Health PsychologySep 29, 2026
Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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Positive PsychologySep 29, 2026
Trail Running and Happiness Research: What Was Happiness? Lecture 6: Health and Happiness
"Being healthy is the greatest happiness." As we grow older, we have more opportunities to hear this phrase. It is certainly true. However, when you continue trail running, you notice something a ...
Health PsychologySep 29, 2026
This startup wants to prove gene-editing embryos is safe for making healthy babies
Origin Genomics aims to prove that the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
NeuropsychologySep 29, 2026
USU Psychology to Launch Behavioral Neuroscience Major
Utah State University will launch a new behavioral neuroscience program for undergraduate students in October.
Clinical PsychologySep 29, 2026
Cornell’s Jane Doe Said She Was Given Ketamine. Here’s How the Drug Works.
Ketamine a short-acting anesthetic that can have hallucinogenic effects. It is becoming more easily available, and some experts fear misuse is increasing.
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Addiction expert reveals likely reasons older adults are drinking more alcohol
Dr. Chris Tuell, clinical director of addiction services at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, discusses why alcohol poses higher risks to people as they age, and shares tips for ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
How can sports and physical activity help with mental health and stress management?
Falcão: Sports have a lot of potential benefits. It goes from a physical but also a mental aspect. Physically, maintaining good health will facilitate many things in life; good physical well-being can ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Sioux Center And Sibley-Ocheyedan Say On-Site Behavioral Health Program Is Working
Two local school districts have started a behavioral health program, and it seems to be going well. Wellmark Foundation Officials say that for Sioux Center and Sibley Ocheyedan Community School ...
PolicySep 29, 2026
Industry addresses mental health challenge in code review response
The council today released the industry’s response to the reviewer’s 85 recommendations targeting several areas including mental health, support for vulnerable customers, claims handling and code ...
PolicySep 29, 2026
Children’s mental health crisis deepens as young people risk missing out on support
A major new report from the Future Minds campaign has warned that England’s children and young people’s mental health system is ...
Social MediaSep 29, 2026
The Scroll Trap: How Doomscrolling Is Quietly Affecting Gen Z’s Mental Health
The cycle of doomscrolling behaviour. Negative information increases worry, which encourages repeated checking and further exposure to distressing content, creating a continuous loop that may affect ...
Health PsychologySep 29, 2026
This year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of…
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Experts warn of hidden signs of online gambling addiction
As online sports betting becomes easier, experts are warning about gambling addiction and signs that may be difficult to recognize. Health professionals say increased secrecy, financial problems and m ...
Clinical PsychologySep 29, 2026
Sheppard Pratt study: Psilocybin may ease suicidal thoughts
A Sheppard Pratt trial found psilocybin paired with therapy may rapidly reduce chronic suicidal thoughts, with benefits lasting at least 12 weeks.
Social MediaSep 29, 2026
How to cut back on your screen time (and save your health)
The alarm goes off and you roll over to pick up your phone. Before you've even got out of bed, you're scrolling through social media and checking messages. Your whole day unfolds the same way. You ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Community Missions to hold 16th annual interfaith community prayer service for mental illness recovery & understanding
Community Missions will present its 16th annual interfaith community prayer service for mental illness recovery and understanding at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, inside Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, ...
School & EducationSep 29, 2026
Student Mental Health Crisis: 9% Report Suicidal Thoughts, 32% Say No Counselling Services, Finds SC Task Force
A Supreme Court-appointed panel found 9% of students experience suicidal thoughts and 15% feel overwhelmed, highlighting significant mental health challenges in higher education. The report, based on ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
My 50-something brother who kept saying 'I'm fine'—why pneumonia in family members with mental illness often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe
Today, I will talk about why pneumonia in family members with mental illness often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe. This is a case involving a man in his 50s receiving outpatient treatment for ...
Clinical PsychologySep 29, 2026
Psychedelic therapy in 2026: What's actually legal, available, and evidence-backed
Coverage of this field tends toward one of two registers. Either these compounds are a breakthrough that will replace co ...
Child PsychologySep 29, 2026
Psychologists Warn of Access Gaps in Thriving Kids Support
Children and families could miss out on vital early support if psychologists are not embedded in the Government's new Thriving Kids model, Australia's ...
AI & TechnologySep 29, 2026
AI’s mental health test
The Food and Drug Administration has developed policies for benchmarking AI therapy tools, and OpenAI released its MentalHealthBench last week for evaluating chatbot responses in mental health ...
Child PsychologySep 29, 2026
Health scare leads to Brighton man's autism diagnosis at 64
A 65-year-old man was diagnosed with autism after a health scare led him to seek help from a mental health practitioner.
ResearchSep 29, 2026
Children at risk for depression get “stuck” on sad faces
Depression may change which emotional faces children notice most, but the pattern appears to depend on family history. Children at higher familial risk became increasingly focused on sad faces, while lower-risk children…
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Maternal Mortality Reviews Drive Medicaid, Health Equity Changes
GAO report reveals how maternal mortality review committees are pressuring states to expand Medicaid and mental health services. Discover key findings.
AddictionSep 29, 2026
New Jersey Communities to Mark Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day on October 6
Communities across New Jersey will share information about opioid risks and prevention on Tuesday, October 6, as part of the 11th annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Organized by the (PDFNJ), this ...
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Leaving it all on the shore: Swimmers brave chilly SF Bay and navigate through addiction
Leaving it all on the shore In the cold waters of San Francisco Bay, some swimmers in addiction recovery find community and a way forward By Katie Hulse • Bay City News September 29, 2026 ED VALADEZ ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Suicide Prevention: Keeping the conversation going beyond September
September is Suicide Prevention Month, but mental health professionals say the conversation should continue long after the month comes to an end. For people who may be struggling, having someone ...
PsychologySep 29, 2026
Matric 2026: The psychology behind exam pressure
With Matric exams approaching, experts share practical guidance on exam anxiety, confidence, procrastination, expectations and emotional wellbeing.
AI & TechnologySep 29, 2026
GLP-1s Are Rewriting the Story of Weight Loss and Mental Health
One user, in a testimonial the company sent me, said that Mindful Art Break helped them “contemplate something other than weight loss.” Why, then, would a weight-loss company offer such a program?
TraumaSep 29, 2026
War shocks Ukrainian mental health with widespread trauma and PTSD
A national survey of Ukrainian residents provides one of the clearest estimates to date of the psychological impact of the ongoing war.