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A San Joaquin County behavioral-health leader with experience in social work, education and youth wellness has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to a state board responsible for overseeing Californi ...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is changing how it covers mental health services, drawing the ire of workers, who say it'll strip access to care.
Many interested parties want a piece of the psychedelic pie and seek ways to control and regulate their incorporation into the body politic.
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 1.6 million patients suggests that popular diabetes and obesity medications may increase the risk of a rare condition that causes sudden vision loss, though the absolute risk remains…
US companies are striving to cut out the psychotherapy once thought essential to treatment and deliver a drug-only alternative.
Originally published as Rural mental health crisis: Leila McDougall’s film sparks national conversation about farmer suicide ...
New research suggests adolescents who feel emotionally unnoticed are more likely to engage in addictive behaviors. A newly developed psychological scale reveals how this “sense of absence” acts as a bridge connecting…
Learn the signs, causes, and solutions for canine ADHD. Get tips for managing hyperactive dogs and find out which breeds are most affected.
A stressful day can leave the heart racing and the mind restless. But when stress becomes a constant part of life, its effects may extend beyond mood and sleep. Blood pressure can rise, daily habits ...
Alaska should repeal a law that sends defendants who need psychiatric treatment into a system built to isolate and punish.
For someone who has lost the ability to speak, a thought can feel trapped with no way out. Research on brain-computer interfaces has begun to change that, with implanted devices that read signals from ...
ADHD diagnoses and medication prescriptions are surging globally, particularly among adults and women. This trend reflects improved clinical recognition of historically overlooked demographics, fundamentally shifting the…
Outcome of trial of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children may come down to witness testimonyThe trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in January…
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
ADHD inhibits executive functioning, so here's a way to trick your brain into thinking it's time to get moving.
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have developed an experimental oral therapy that protected mice from otherwise harmful radiation exposure while preserving radiation's ...
Many people treat fading hearing as a minor nuisance of getting older, something to be managed by turning up the television or asking others to repeat themselves. A growing body of research suggests ...
Explore why free, unstructured play is essential for children's development in India, shaping the future of human capital. Discover the implications of play for education, equity, and social progress.
Addressing unmet campus mental health needs supports student academic performance while promoting long-term health equity and affordability. Access to timely mental health care remains a significant ...
Discover 5 simple ways shared by UNICEF to support your mental health and well-being, from practising kindness to taking breaks from social media.
Anger can help you fix injustices but it also can leave you feeling stuck or aggressive. Challenging the negative stories you are telling yourself can help soothe your anger.
Bouncing your foot to music without consciously noticing it does not necessarily reveal anything unusual about your personality. It may simply be a natural example of rhythmic entrainment, in which ...
Smoking and alcohol are often associated with lung, liver and heart damage, but neurologists warn that regular use among young people can also affect brain development, memory, mood, decision-making ...
Dr Peter Meades on why so many of us are reluctant to talk about our emotions and the consequences of holding it all in ...
People who quickly notice small spelling mistakes may simply be showing how differently human attention can work. We do not take in the world as one continuous stream of information; instead, our ...
Most people assume a father’s depression shapes his children through behavior and example. A new review suggests the biology runs far deeper and starts far earlier.
Unconsciously matching someone else’s walking pace is not a hidden psychological code that can reveal exactly how you feel about them. However, it does highlight something more fascinating: human ...
Children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to have a mental health disorder, highlighting the need for early support.
According to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), New York has been awarded billions of dollars from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, as the state brought ...
The study showed that older adults who always listened to music had a 39% lower risk of dementia compared with those who never, rarely, or sometimes listened. On top of that, they had higher scores in ...