AddictionAug 11, 2026
It's personal: Sibongile Simelane-Quntana leads fight against SA's gambling addiction
Discover how Sibongile Simelane-Quntana turned personal struggles into advocacy for families affected by gambling addiction.
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Family & RelationshipsAug 11, 2026
Psychology says adult loneliness is often treated as a failure to connect, but the real story may be more complicated
Psychology suggests that adult loneliness is often misunderstood because people tend to focus on the number of relationships rather than the quality and meaning behind them. Someone can have hundreds ...
ResearchAug 11, 2026
Cut off by your adult child? Psychology researcher reveals what parents should do next
Dr. Richard Blake shares steps that may help repair parent-child estrangement, from stabilizing mental health to avoiding moralized language.
PsychologyAug 11, 2026
We’re reading less. And it’s making us stupid – podcast
Books have never been trendier, but studies show that as more and more things compete for our frazzled attention spans, we’re reading less and less. This is a problem because reading has a wealth of cognitive benefits…
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
The myth of Anthony Bourdain: how the bad boy chef became a hero to boozehounds and bullies
The author of Kitchen Confidential has inspired a new movie, Tony, about his days as a dishwasher. But do today’s chefs still admire his self-sabotaging rock’n’roll spirit – or have they outgrown it?The trope of the…
AI & TechnologyAug 11, 2026
The age of AI companionship is here. We are not ready for it.
Artificial intelligence can't be contained, but humans must create guardrails to minimize harm as users are seeking AI out for companionship, advice and validation.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Understanding grief and finding healthy ways to cope with loss
Grief is a natural response to loss. It can follow the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, the loss of health, the ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Suicide prevention summit being held in St. Augustine, register here
Zero Suicide St. Johns County Summit is on Wednesday in St. Augustine. Here's how to register.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Mental health support expanded to more schools
The scheme, already in place at 31 schools, will be rolled out to a further 38 from November.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
University of Michigan drops first-semester grades to ‘curb mental health crisis’
A pilot program aims to ease pressure on freshmen and help them adjust to demands of college.
Social MediaAug 11, 2026
Social media isn’t so social anymore. What will platforms do next to grab our attention?
How bots and generated content might make social media more — not less — attention-grabbing in the age of digital media.
Child PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Researchers Think We've 'Overlooked' An ADHD Issue In Women
“Many women with ADHD report their ADHD gets worse, or their medication doesn’t work as well, at certain times of their menstrual cycle. However, this has not been investigated in a research study,” ...
School & EducationAug 11, 2026
Punjab government to train 21,850 teachers on student mental health, drug abuse prevention
In a proactive initiative, the Punjab government is training over 21,850 teachers to identify mental health concerns and drug vulnerability in students.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
AI May Spot Hidden Signs of Depression and Suicide Risk in the Brain, Eyes and Skin
Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment.
AddictionAug 11, 2026
From The Last Casino to Mobile Screens: How Canadian Gambling Stories Have Changed
Canadian cinema has often approached gambling differently from Hollywood. Rather than treating casinos only as glamorous settings for elaborate heists, Canadian ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Nurse practitioner testifies she had suspicion of an underlying bipolar disorder when treating Lindsay Clancy
Nurse practitioner Rebecca Jollotta told the jury about meeting with Lindsay Clancy and her then-husband, Patrick Clancy, on Dec. 6, 2022 and determining Clancy didn't have bipolar disorder. Jollotta ...
Health PsychologyAug 11, 2026
A simple blood test could detect multiple cancers and reveal where they started
UCLA researchers have created a blood test that can scan DNA signals for multiple cancers, liver diseases, and signs of organ damage—and even indicate where trouble may be developing. Early results suggest the…
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Ann Arbor’s 2 new programs aim to change how the city responds to mental health crises
Ann Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 11, 2026
First-of-its-kind clinic treats psychedelic side effects
The use of psychedelics is growing in the U.S. as states move to legalize the drugs and the federal government increases its ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 11, 2026
New psychedelic clinics treat rare post-trip harms
A recent survey found that a majority of Americans support psychedelic use for medical reasons. Psilocybin and MDMA in particular have shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and ...
AddictionAug 11, 2026
Brad Pitt Opens Up About Alcohol Relapse And Mental Health Issues: Can Addictive Returns Be Stopped?
Brad Pitt revealed a brief suicidal phase amid family struggles after splitting from Angelina Jolie He relapsed into drinking ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million from feds to boost rural health
Dozens of projects from county health departments, healthcare systems and Maryland hospitals will share $80 million in new federal funding to improve access to healthcare in Maryland’s rural ...
AddictionAug 11, 2026
Opioid advisory council to tackle delays in addiction response projects
Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council will meet Thursday in Jackson to discuss which awarded grant applicants can rearrange their payment plans.
Developmental PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Exercise may help the aging brain “take out the trash”
Regular exercise may help the brain clear away harmful waste that can build up with age. Researchers found that physical activity supports several processes linked to the brain’s glymphatic cleanup system, including…
AddictionAug 11, 2026
More women than men seeking help for crack cocaine addiction at national centre, report finds
Alcohol remains the most common substance for which people seek treatment from the Coolmine Therapeutic Community ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
St. Johns County Suicide Rates Climb, Prompting St. Augustine Prevention Summit
St. Johns County suicide rates have climbed for three years straight. A Golden Gate Bridge crisis negotiator is headlining a new push to change that.
Clinical PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Could Psilocybin Help Treat Anorexia? A Small Clinical Trial Suggests the Psychedelic May Make Patients More Open to Recovery
The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure ...
PersonalityAug 11, 2026
Psychology says the questions people ask reveal more than the answers they give: What their curiosity, follow-ups and conversation style may say about them
Psychology suggests the questions people ask can reveal their curiosity, attention and social intentions. Thoughtful follow-ups may signal genuine interest, while repeated patterns can reveal ...
TraumaAug 11, 2026
Therapy help for intensive care patients with PTSD
Researchers in Southampton use EMDR to help one in four ICU patients left with PTSD symptoms.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
After £343 million investment in England renewed calls for Executive to fully fund mental health strategy
A CONSORTIUM of leading Northern Ireland mental health charities has welcomed the UK Government's £343 million investment to establish nearly 200 new community mental health crisis services across ...