AI & TechnologySep 25, 2026
When AI Becomes Too Personal: A Mental Health Warning
AI chatbots can offer emotional support, but growing concerns suggest they may also influence thoughts, emotions, and mental health in unexpected ways.
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NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Firefly Neuroscience Inc. (AIFF) Stock: Surges 35% After NeuroSigma ADHD Therapy Partnership
Firefly Neuroscience AIFF stock jumps 35% after partnering with NeuroSigma to expand access to FDA-cleared Monarch ADHD therapy through clinicians.
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Your diet could be affecting your depression
Cutting back on consumption of ultra-processed food could have a notable impact on your mental health, a new study has found.
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
Teen loneliness may follow young people into the workplace
What happens when loneliness follows a young person from the school hallway into the workplace? New research suggests that feeling lonely during adolescence may be linked to a greater risk of unstable ...
Military & First RespondersSep 25, 2026
‘Connection saves lives': What to know about veteran suicide prevention efforts
As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, mental health advocates say awareness efforts must continue, particularly as ...
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Precision Neuroscience raises $250M in Series D for its BCI
Precision Neuroscience has raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D, which the company said reflects investor conviction in BCI.
School & EducationSep 25, 2026
Moving Minds podcast highlights student mental health support
Moving Minds podcast explores student mental health support at the University of Hull, featuring insights from wellbeing lead Jimmy Wilde.
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
Loneliness, Isolation Can Cost Years of Healthy Life
Loneliness and social isolation can cost a person up to six years of healthy life, a new study says. Physical and mental health suffer when people feel lonely and become isolated, even if they largely ...
Health PsychologySep 25, 2026
I want to use my mental health experiences to help others - ex-ref Robathan
Former assistant referee Dan Robathan ran the line at the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in 2025. Just one year later he talked to BBC Newsbeat about losing his career after doctors found benign…
WorkplaceSep 25, 2026
Indianapolis Summit Targets Burnout Among Black and Brown Mental Health Clinicians
Indianapolis clinicians of color get a day built just for them — burnout support, business tools, and CEUs included.
Health PsychologySep 25, 2026
'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'
Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2026
Precision Neuroscience raises $250M for brain-computer interface work
The Series D round is part of a surge in investment into BCI startups and brings Precision Neuroscience’s total funding to $430 million.
AI & TechnologySep 25, 2026
AI is generating a mental health crisis, warns Divine Mercy University president
The ever-increasing presence of artificial intelligence, with AI in every sphere of daily life, is generating a mental health crisis that threatens adults and children alike, according to Father ...
Child PsychologySep 25, 2026
ADD vs. ADHD: Is there a difference? What parents and other adults need to know
Doctronic reports that ADD is an outdated term and ADHD is the current diagnosis with three subtypes, affecting healthcare and educational communication.
Health PsychologySep 25, 2026
How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients
A rapid new test for brain tumours that the NHS has started using can slash the time it takes for an accurate diagnosis from up to eight weeks to two hours.
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
Bingham Farms Therapist Helps Families Recognize School Anxiety
How can parents tell when back-to-school nerves are something more? Learn common signs of school anxiety and practical coping strategies for children.
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
Patient groups decry ‘scandalous’ delays as four integrated care boards take step due to soaring demand for diagnoses• Two-year waiting times highlight NHS struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awarenessNHS bodies are…
Clinical PsychologySep 25, 2026
neurocare and Wave Neuroscience partner to expand patient access to FDA-Cleared MeRT® therapy for PTSD on the Apollo TMS Therapy System
Munich, Germany and Alpharetta, GA, United States, September 25, 2026 - neurocare group AG (“neurocare” or the “Company”), a best practice platform for mental health and performance, and the company ...
Child PsychologySep 25, 2026
Firefly (NASDAQ: AIFF) and NeuroSigma Partner to Expand Access to First FDA-Cleared, Non-Drug Treatment for Pediatric ADHD
Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) (NASDAQ: AIFF), an artificial intelligence (“AI”) company advancing precision neuroscience, and NeuroSigma, Inc. (“NeuroSigma”), a bioelectronic medical device ...
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
CDC’s latest youth behavior report offers a narrower look at teen health
For more than 35 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has surveyed American high school students every two years about their health and behavior.
PsychologySep 25, 2026
Ending the 'Waiting for Motivation' Cycle with Psychology and AI: A 7-Day Practical Plan to Overcome Procrastination
IntroductionI know what I need to do.I want to start posting for my side hustle.I need to create those documents.I want to get ahead with my studies.I want to tidy up my room.I want to make better use ...
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
Study Reveals Complex, Nonlinear Process of Health Behavior Change Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, provides new insight into how women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adopt and maintain healthy ...
Child PsychologySep 25, 2026
Study reveals why ADHD and autism diagnoses are soaring
Ever wondered why it feels like half your social feed has recently received an ADHD or autism diagnosis? While some dismiss the uptick as a social media trend, groundbreaking research published in ...
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
First Week Of October Is Mental Illness Awareness Week
The first week in October is Mental Illness Awareness Week. During the week, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and participants across the United States raise public awareness of mental ...
Developmental PsychologySep 25, 2026
Should the Child Development Support Manager be on the front lines? | Thinking about a team that revolves around 'support decisions' rather than just 'support'
To what extent should a child development support manager be on the front lines?” That was a question I had. But recently, I have begun to feel that this question itself might be slightly off. What is ...
Family & RelationshipsSep 25, 2026
Psychology says being afraid to tell your parents you want to move out may reflect a deeper emotional conflict
Fear of telling parents about moving out can reflect a conflict between the desire for independence and the fear of guilt, rejection or hurting family bonds.
Clinical PsychologySep 25, 2026
A Place Where People with Panic Disorder and Anxiety Disorders Can Aim for Reintegration into Society with Peace of Mind | Gentle Work Style Laboratory
Today, I opened the note membership "Gentle Work Style Laboratory." The Gentle Work Style Laboratory is a place where people with panic disorder and anxiety disorders can gradually regain their ...
Child PsychologySep 25, 2026
Child psychologist shares 6-word phrase to say to upset kids that works better than ‘calm down’
When kids are upset, parents can easily get flustered and frustrated, too. They routinely say, "Calm down," but there's a better phrase.
Clinical PsychologySep 25, 2026
[For those with Panic Disorder/Anxiety Disorder] A 'Return to Work & Work Style Guide' based on your current concerns
When people with panic disorder or anxiety disorder think about returning to work or how they want to work, everyone's situation and concerns are different.✅ I want to work, but I'm still scared...✅ ...
Mental HealthSep 25, 2026
Scientists Discover a Big Cause of Depression in Older People
Depression is a serious health condition that can affect sleep, energy, motivation, memory, and everyday life. Although it can occur at any age, older adults may face added pressures such as declining ...