Mental HealthOct 11, 2026
Research Questions Folic Acid's Role in Suicide Prevention
Recent research has suggested that folic acid (vitamin B9) supplementation may reduce the risk of suicide attempts. However, a ...
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Health PsychologyOct 11, 2026
How one antibiotic morning-after pill came to be widely available in San Francisco
An antibiotic morning-after pill has been shown to be effective for preventing STIs among gay men, but some doctors worry about antibiotic resistance. This story discusses STIs and their symptoms.
Health PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Don't be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful
Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening? The answer may surprise you.
Child PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Saudi German Hospital Dubai launches Mental Health & Wellness Hub
Saudi German Hospital Dubai has launched the Saudi German Mental Health & Wellness Hub, unveiled at an evening event at Raffles The Palm on 9 October 2026.
TraumaOct 11, 2026
Survivors Ball raises money for domestic violence resources
The third annual Survivors Ball was held Saturday, raising money for survivors of domestic abuse and violence.
Mental HealthOct 11, 2026
Anxiety, depression and sleep disorders top mental health concerns in Syria
Anxiety, depression and sleep disorders are among the most common mental health problems reported by specialists in Syria, largely due ...
HIPAA & PrivacyOct 11, 2026
MAGA influencer's secret Talarico call sparks outrage and HIPAA warnings
A right-wing influencer is claiming that Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico was treated at an Ohio mental health facility, not home with the flu. The claim rests on a recorded phone call ...
Child PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Where the ADHD Dementia Risk Actually Comes From
A new JAMA Psychiatry study linked ADHD to later cognitive impairment, and the coverage called it a fourfold dementia risk. A psychiatrist on where that hazard most likely comes from.
Health PsychologyOct 11, 2026
She was a global star: Teen bikes 700 miles carrying injured dad. Where is she now?
Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling career, even a movie deal. Were any of them kept?
PolicyOct 11, 2026
Mental Health Alliance urges government to operationalise Mental Health Fund
The Ghana Alliance for Mental Health and Development has called on the government to operationalise the Mental Health Fund established under Section 82 of the Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846), to ...
Behavioral neuroscienceOct 11, 2026
Study finds positive parenting teaches children how to experience joy—and could lead to better mental health
More than one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year, according to data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And more than one in seven young people ages 6–17 ...
Positive PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Digital Mindfulness and Compassion Therapies Show Modest but Real Mental Health Gains
A meta-analysis of 147 randomized controlled trials finds that digital third-wave therapies such as mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion programs produce small-to-moderate improvements in adult ...
Social MediaOct 11, 2026
Vanguard Mental Health Summit: Distracted driving, social media threaten road safety, mental health – FRSC
Urges youth-friendly mental health services, stronger online safeguardsBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned that social media distractions, emotional distress and excessive ...
Health PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest
A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies. They hope to bring scientific legitimacy to the age-old practices.
Health PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Anxiety Disorders Affect 470 Million People: What Are the Signs and Solutions?
World Mental Health Day 2026 highlights the global burden of anxiety. Learn the warning signs, how breathing exercises may help and when to seek professional treatment.
Developmental PsychologyOct 11, 2026
CTC Child Development Center celebrates 45 years of service, learning and growth
The Central Texas College Child Development Center and Lab School celebrated 45 years of serving children, families and future educators during a special anniversary event that brought together curren ...
School-age childrenOct 11, 2026
The Myth That Behavioral Approaches Fail Neurodivergent Kids
Parents are told behavioral approaches don't work for neurodivergent kids. Rigorous trials, including with autistic kids who avoid or refuse everyday demands, show otherwise.
Mental HealthOct 11, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 11, 2026
How much should I tell my workplace and family about my panic disorder?
One of the things I struggled with after developing panic disorder was [[phN_open]]how much should I tell the people around me?[[phN_close]] That was the question. I tell my family.First, my wife; I ...
TraumaOct 11, 2026
My Complex PTSD Treatment Record #2 ~The Answer is Within Me~
Synopsis so farAfter being diagnosed with ADHD, I thought, "Accommodations? There's no such sweet deal!" and impulsively took a job in IT sales. However, my administrative work and rock-bottom ...
Mental HealthOct 11, 2026
Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to extra autism or ADHD risk beyond maternal depression, study finds
Children whose mothers had a recorded depression diagnosis around the time of pregnancy were slightly more likely to need special educational support in school, and those whose mothers were also ...
Mental HealthOct 11, 2026
6 Reasons People With Anxiety Love Halloween, According to a Therapist
A therapist shares six reasons Halloween can comfort anxious people, from shared scares and predictable endings to nostalgic fall rituals.
NeuropsychologyOct 11, 2026
Can air pollution damage your brain? What long-term exposure may do to memory and focus
Long-term exposure to air pollution may affect memory, concentration and brain health. Research links fine particulate matter to cognitive decline and dementia risk, raising concerns about its lasting ...
Positive PsychologyOct 11, 2026
What Is the ‘Resilience Paradox,’ and What Is It Costing You?
A psychologist explains the ‘resilience paradox,’ how pushing through can become self-neglect, and the signs it’s time to scale back.
Health PsychologyOct 11, 2026
Carys lived with endometriosis pain for decades, then everything changed
Carys Thurlby says "intense pain had become my normal" but surgery changed her life.
Cognitive PsychologyOct 11, 2026
What happens to your consciousness after you die?
Many researchers have explored this subject of what happens to your consciousness after you die, and some have found some pretty interesting things.
NeuropsychologyOct 11, 2026
Brain project at SFU aims to discover why some people don't get dementia, despite risk factors
Simon Fraser University scientists are studying what makes some people more resilient to brain conditions, such as dementia.
NeuropsychologyOct 11, 2026
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabs ...
Chronic painOct 11, 2026
The Relationship Between 'Chronic Pain' and 'True Feelings' | Why Not Take a Look at Your True Feelings?
In this article, chronic pain is primarily considered to include long-lasting lower back pain, back pain, neck pain, and stiff shoulders.When pain persists, it can lead to not only physical distress ...
Mental HealthOct 11, 2026
Why many men suffer depression in silence
By Catherine EgwuomSome men conceal depression due to societal expectations of masculinity, exposing themselves to worsening psychological distress and delaying access to professional mental-health ...