ResearchSep 18, 2026
Mental health symptoms common in SMA patients, their caregivers
Children and adults with SMA and their caregivers may experience clinically relevant mental health symptoms, a German study found.
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Child PsychologySep 18, 2026
How Do You Help a Child With ADHD Be Happy?
Predictable challenges for children with ADHD can be addressed with different fixes. Strengths exhibited by people with ADHD include zest, vitality, optimism, energy and cognitiive flexibility.
NeuropsychologySep 18, 2026
These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients
Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those…
Alcohol-use disordersSep 18, 2026
‘Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic’ is outdated. Here’s why
Brad Pitt’s reported return to drinking in “a more restrained manner” has fueled debate around what constitutes recovery from alcohol use disorder.
NeuropsychologySep 18, 2026
These common conditions may predict Alzheimer’s up to 10 years before symptoms
Common problems like high blood pressure and poor sleep may signal risk long before memory slips.
PolicySep 18, 2026
Sticker Shock at the Doctor’s Office Could Motivate Midterm Voters
Steep jumps in health insurance premiums and deductibles are top of mind for many voters heading into midterm elections. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner explains how rising costs may shape…
PolicySep 18, 2026
The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.
To get drugs and devices out faster, the FDA lets companies conduct studies of safety or efficacy after the products are approved. In many cases, such “postmarket” studies are behind schedule or overdue, records show.
PolicySep 18, 2026
Cost-Saving Medicaid Meal Deliveries Threatened by Cuts, Policy Uncertainty
An experiment to provide meals to some Medicaid recipients shows food can be cost-effective medicine. But even as federal officials tout the power of nutrition, Medicaid budget cuts could lead states to think twice about…
Mental HealthSep 18, 2026
Nighttime light exposure linked to sleep disruption in people with schizophrenia
Sleep problems are common in people with schizophrenia and can worsen quality of life, psychiatric symptoms, cognition, and daily functioning.
Developmental PsychologySep 18, 2026
From Rehabilitation to Self-Reliance: Punjab Trains 48 Children in Job-Ready Skills
Under the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, 48 children staying at the Special Home and Observation Home in Hoshiarpur have successfully completed job-oriented skill ...
Health PsychologySep 18, 2026
Doctors raise concerns about views and experience of members on federal task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names new members to powerful federal task force that plays a key role in determining the kind of preventive case people get. In a major departure, the new members of the U.S…
Health PsychologySep 18, 2026
'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.
NeuropsychologySep 18, 2026
The Brain May Be Two Organs, a Discovery That Could Advance ALS Research
Learn how tracing the brain’s separate origins helped researchers grow nerve cells that could aid studies of ALS and spinal ...
Mental HealthSep 18, 2026
[Revealed by Science] What is the right balance between "money" and "mental health"? 3 scientific ways to maximize happiness
"I earn money, but I'm so stressed I can't rest..." "I save so much that I don't feel like I'm enjoying life."Maintaining a balance between money and mental health is a major challenge that everyone ...
Mental HealthSep 18, 2026
Men's mental health mural approved for Chester's Forum Building
Plans to replace Chester's Forum Building artwork, 'How to Work Better,' with 'Breaking the Stigma' mural, focus on men's mental health awareness.
Child PsychologySep 18, 2026
Addressing Mental Health Needs in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Children with congenital heart disease face a significantly increased risk for neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders.
NeuropsychologySep 18, 2026
Dementia, the karaoke test and the vanishing self
As frontotemporal dementia degrades social awareness, loved ones and neuroscientists confront the heartbreaking boundary between a changing mind and the enduring self.
TraumaSep 18, 2026
Silo Pharma Gets U.S. Patent Allowance For SPC-15 PTSD Treatment
Silo Pharma, Inc. ( SILO) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent application covering SPC-15, the company's investigational intranasal ...
Mental HealthSep 18, 2026
[Revealed by Science] What is the Correct Way to Deal with Depression? 4 Scientific Approaches to Restore Brain Energy
If depression is a loss of brain energy, what exactly should I do? Should I take medication, or just rest?Even if you understand the mechanism of depression, you might still struggle with how to ...
School & EducationSep 18, 2026
Mental Health Resources on Campus
Following the death of Pierre Damas Bel, there has been renewed talks about the mental health of students at Wright State. University students face many challenges throughout their time in college, ...
NeuropsychologySep 18, 2026
Oral health and brain function: Aging Experts Reveal the Danger of Ignoring Your Teeth as You Age
There's research connecting poor dental care to higher dementia risk. Our experts explore the connection and share practical steps to protect your cognitive health through better dental habits.
WorkplaceSep 18, 2026
PRCA MENA report reveals widening gap between mental health awareness and workplace reality
PRCA MENA unveiled the fifth edition of its MENA Mental Health Report at the PRCA MENA Conference 2026 in Dubai, revealing a widening gap between mental health awareness and the everyday workplace ...
Mental HealthSep 18, 2026
Australian research finds severe mental illness linked to shorter life expectancy
Researchers analyzed hospital mortality data from about 255,000 patients in the Australian state of Queensland over 14 years to assess the mortality rates of those with severe mental illness, such as ...
NeuropsychologySep 18, 2026
Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age
Learning another language is not a miracle cure for aging, and it cannot guarantee protection against Alzheimer’s disease. But it does have various other benefits.
Clinical PsychologySep 18, 2026
Botox and Fillers: NICE Urges Mental Health Checks
NICE urges clinicians to look for body dysmorphic disorder and OCD before Botox, fillers or cosmetic surgery, as nearly one in five patients may show BDD symptoms.
AddictionSep 18, 2026
The Medical Minute: Know the signs of online gambling addiction
Online gambling has changed the game — and for some, it’s become an addiction. Penn State Health gambling addiction specialists explain the signs and how people can take steps toward recovery.
Social MediaSep 18, 2026
Why the International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports
Elite athletes are exposed to a range of sport-specific factors that can heighten their vulnerability to mental ill health. These include injury, overtraining, burnout, performance-related pressures, ...
AddictionSep 18, 2026
Training prog on substance use disorder
The first phase of a three-phase training programme on substance use disorder for doctors, nursing officer and clinical psychologist began here on Thursday, as part of human resource capitalisation in ...
AddictionSep 18, 2026
Signs of substance use disorder, and hope for recovery
My last column explained how substance use can evolve into substance disorder (SUD) — the compulsive, recurring use of alcohol, medications and other drugs despite harmful consequences. SUD, you ...
AddictionSep 18, 2026
Harrison County reports $633K in opioid settlement spending for 2024-25
The Harrison County Commission spent more than $633,000 in opioid settlement funds during the 2024-25 fiscal year, directing money toward addiction treatment, recovery services, prevention programs, t ...