Mental HealthAug 21, 2026
Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media
Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.
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ResearchAug 21, 2026
Intensive Unpaid Caregiving Linked To Mental Health Risks –Study
Caregivers who spend more than 20 hours a week providing unpaid care face a significantly greater risk of poor mental health ...
Forensic PsychologyAug 21, 2026
Only 1 Psychological Counsellor For 42K Inmates At Bhopal Central Jail; Authorities Sign MoU For Prisoners' Mental Health
Noorin Choudhary, director and associate professor practice (forensic psychology) at RRU-Gandhinagar's School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations (SBSFI), said, “Our dedicated team of ...
PolicyAug 21, 2026
Mental Health Is a Warfighting Readiness Problem for the U.S. Navy
You cannot be at mental peace always. You will be worried. So even my family — they are scared all the time, and they were anxiously praying the vessel ...
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
Ozempic does something unexpected to the brain’s hunger neurons
Ozempic may work in the brain in almost the opposite way scientists expected, activating hunger-linked neurons that appear essential for sustaining fat loss. The surprising discovery in mice could reveal new targets for…
Social MediaAug 20, 2026
Texas researchers study link between social media and mental health
A report from a team at the University of Texas Health-Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences found higher social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety, depression and ...
Social MediaAug 20, 2026
Teen drops case accusing Meta, Google of fueling social media addiction and mental health crisis
A 15-year-old girl has withdrawn her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap, just prior to its trial.
Child PsychologyAug 20, 2026
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism ...
School & EducationAug 20, 2026
Auburn doctoral student creates mental health video series
Auburn doctoral student Alexis Dowdell created a six-part social media video series to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma and explain therapy.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Bowling alley hosts 12-hour marathon to support suicide prevention charity
A 12-hour Bowl-a-Thon is set to take place in support of suicide prevention and bereavement services.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
DOH to address mental health crisis in the country
AWARE of the country’s shortage of mental health professionals, the Department of Health (DOH) is looking to tap other health workers to help address the growin ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Medical Moment: How Music Therapy Benefits Physical and Mental Health
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare and educational goals, according to the American Music Therapy Association. Research shows music therapy can ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
West Michigan Community Mental Health shares highlights from 2025
This past year, West Michigan Community Mental Health has worked to provide quicker access to care, expand services and increase support for those facing behavioral health challenges.
Positive PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Why Indian companies are hiring Psychology graduates beyond counselling, HR
Discover why Indian companies increasingly hire psychology graduates for roles beyond counseling, tapping into behavioral insights for business success.
ResearchAug 20, 2026
What an OHSU-led psilocybin study revealed about treating anxiety, depression and PTSD
A first-of-its-kind psilocybin study shows promising mental health benefits for those using state psilocybin centers, as clinical trials begin for veterans.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Psychology says people who constantly compare themselves to friends may not actually be jealous
You can genuinely be happy for a friend's promotion, relationship or achievement and still wonder why your own life looks different. Psychology suggests frequent comparison may involve social ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Iran ranks first in key scientific output among Islamic countries
TEHRAN - Iran ranks first among Islamic nations in key fields of scientific output such as quantum science, cognitive sciences, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced materials, the head ...
Social MediaAug 20, 2026
Teen drops landmark social media addiction case against Meta, Google, Snap
A 15-year-old girl dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap Inc. She had alleged social media addiction and mental health issues. Her attorney stated the dismissal allows her client to ...
ResearchAug 20, 2026
Gen Z Americans are more willing to use blockades and violence to stop public speakers
A new survey reveals that Gen Z is significantly more likely than older generations to support using shoutdowns, blockades, and violence to silence public speakers, regardless of whether the young adults attend college.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
Prof Katya Rubia withdraws support for The Great ADHD Myth? as other leading figures voice criticismsA contributor to a controversial Channel 4 documentary on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has withdrawn her…
AI & TechnologyAug 20, 2026
AI Translators Needed! How to Integrate AI into Biotech Research
AI translators can bridge the gap between bench scientists and software engineers, making artificial intelligence effective in biotechnology research.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Rural health funding aims to address mental health care in Mississippi
Using the EmPATH model, officials look to create soothing spaces near hospital emergency departments that will be staffed by mental health specialists.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Writing when writhing with psychosis: a computational linguistic autopsy of Vaslav Nijinsky’s diary
God of Dance’ Vaslav Nijinsky wrote profusely during a short period in 1918–1919, immediately preceding his diagnosis of schizophrenia and long-term confinement. This diary, in its uncensored form, ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Kiwi mothers’ mental health crisis costing NZ $2 billion a year
Another report, commissioned by the Tindall Foundation, found the long-term social cost of mental distress among new parents is estimated at more than $2 billion a year. The numbers are staggering.
AI & TechnologyAug 20, 2026
Yes Machines: The Mental Health Minefield of AI Chatbots
Cases of AI psychosis accumulate as we learn what happens when a very convincing computerized companion never disagrees with you.
Clinical PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Ketamine Cystitis a Growing but Underrecognized Problem in Recreational Users
Across the globe, recreational ketamine use has been increasing, along with a spike in young adult patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Ketamine-induced urinary symptoms occur in ...
Child PsychologyAug 20, 2026
The Great ADHD Myth: What you need to know about Channel 4’s “most controversial show of the year”
The documentary’s exploration of the rapid rise in diagnoses has made a splash, but many experts argue it presented a one sided view, as Jane Feinmann reports A Channel 4 television documentary ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
‘Mental health crisis cost Gambia D768M in 2024’
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Lamin Dampha, disclosed this on Thursday 20 August 2026 during the inaugural meeting of the National Technical Working Group on Mental Health and ...
WorkplaceAug 20, 2026
Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' mental health. As ...