Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
CBG Shows Early Promise For Memory Deficits
While not as popular as THC and CBD, cannabigerol (CBG) has properties that a new study suggests may reduce a schizophrenia-like memory deficit.
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Child PsychologyAug 28, 2026
The 'out of control' cost of ADHD to the NHS - spend up 10-fold in a decade, shock report finds
Health trusts are now spending ten times more money on diagnosing ADHD than they were a year ago, with NHS leaders labelling the costs 'unsustainable'.
Social MediaAug 28, 2026
2.5 Hours of Social Media Use Strongly Linked to Depression
Spending hours each day on social media may be more closely connected to depression than many other parts of daily life, according to a large study that examined more than a decade of survey data.
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Ukraine unveils gambling addiction strategy as war recognised as exacerbating harm
Ukraine has approved its first cross-sector strategy to combat gambling addiction, with a three-year operational plan spanning 2027-2029.
Clinical PsychologyAug 28, 2026
20,000 people in Oregon have now received legal psilocybin therapy, and the outcomes are overwhelmingly positive
In 2020, Oregon became the first US state to approve the use of psilocybin therapy, and new data suggests that the psychedelic drug is being used to great effect at state-regulated clinics. Among ...
Survivors of violenceAug 28, 2026
Psychologists want us to rethink what we ask about school violence
Rather than neatly condense all the violence and trace it to one root cause, psychologists choose to ask the difficult questions ...
TraumaAug 28, 2026
Veterans and Military Families Get More Access to Ketamine-Based Mental Health Care for PTSD Across Tampa Bay
Integrated Health accepts TRICARE insurance for eligible therapeutic services within individualized treatment plans, helping reduce the overall cost of careTAMPA BAY, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, ...
NeuropsychologyAug 28, 2026
Clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology
Quality of life can be impacted negatively and positively through factors that exist within the individual and society.
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Why does your anxiety keep coming back? Experts explain what could be driving it
From stress and trauma to learned behaviours and life pressures, anxiety can have deeper roots than you realise. Experts explain how to understand your triggers and manage them in the moment and over ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
7 mental health changes women should watch after diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can change much more than a person's blood sugar routine. Suddenly, meals may need more planning, medicines may become part of everyday life and questions about the future can ...
School & EducationAug 28, 2026
IIT Delhi student death: Why campus mental health support matters more than ever
IIT Delhi’s student death highlights the urgent need for accessible mental health support, academic flexibility, effective grievance systems and campus welfare safeguards.
Health PsychologyAug 28, 2026
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
Child PsychologyAug 28, 2026
Paris Hilton said it was a 'relief' after she was diagnosed with ADHD
Paris Hilton says being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult helped her understand struggles she faced since childhood and the labels she said were placed on her as a child.
ResearchAug 28, 2026
What each mental health expert said in the Lindsay Clancy trial
Jurors are legally allowed to believe all, some or none of an expert's testimony, though jury fatigue can sometimes shape which testimony carries the most weight.
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case
But it was in 2022 that the Drug Enforcement Administration opened its investigation after Kelly Davis accused Rubinger, the “pain doctor,” of fueling her husband's opioid addiction. Authorities ...
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Thomas Davis Opioid Addiction Ties to Drug Case
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis publicly revealed a post-career opioid addiction that he says contributed to relationship troubles and drew attention to a larger drug-supply issue tied to ...
Health PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.
Mental HealthAug 27, 2026
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
Experts call for joined-up support through the postnatal period amid concerns GPs are not trained to spot symptomsThousands of UK women develop undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth every…
Clinical PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Howie Mandel’s wife pushed him to therapy: Doctor explains what OCD really looks like and when to seek help
Howie Mandel’s wife Terry pushed him to seek therapy as his OCD worsened. A psychiatrist explains what OCD is, how it differs from germophobia and how it is treated.
Social MediaAug 27, 2026
Expert Explains | Can Meta’s new teen social media rules really protect children’s mental health?
As Meta agrees to daily screen-time limits, nighttime restrictions and changes to engagement-driven features, Johns Hopkins expert Dr Johannes Thrul says the measures are “a real step in the right dir ...
School & EducationAug 27, 2026
Pune: IISER Students Protest Over Mental Health Facilities, Administrative Restrictions
Hundreds of students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune staged a protest outside the institute’s mai ...
PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Psychology says your long-term success depends on the automatic micro habits you repeat every day
Regularly performed actions can establish automated self-discipline, which frees up cognitive resources for more significant tasks. Habitual behavior change is often hindered by ingrained habits and ...
WorkplaceAug 27, 2026
Institutionalise workplace HIV and Wellness Policy – GAC urges institutions
John Eliasu Mahama, Acting Director of Policy and Planning at the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), has called on institutions to institutionalise Workplace HIV and Wellness Policies to protect workers’ ...
Mental HealthAug 27, 2026
From classroom idea to rural mental health fundraiser
What started as a school assignment has become a rural clothing venture, with five students donating half of their proceeds to Farmstrong.
NeuropsychologyAug 27, 2026
Blood-brain barrier-crossing blood pressure drugs linked to lower dementia risk
In a large Australian cohort of adults with hypertension, use of blood-brain barrier-crossing antihypertensive medications was associated with a lower risk of dementia and mortality than use of ...
School & EducationAug 27, 2026
IISER Pune students protest after student’s death, seek hostel reforms and mental health support
Pune:Students of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune on Thursday staged a peaceful protest, raising concerns over hostel restrictions, student representation, mental ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Researchers reveal the unique 'tagging' mechanism that guides the sleeping brain in remembering key thoughts
Why do we remember certain moments while forgetting others? Every day, our minds are bombarded with thousands of pieces of information, yet our brains have a limited capacity to consolidate these ...
ResearchAug 27, 2026
Early Neglect May Cause Teenage Troubles
The effects of early neglect range from hormonal imbalances to mental health issues, and, in some cases, parental burnout may be to blame.
Family & RelationshipsAug 27, 2026
Does Having a Crush Mean Your Relationship Is in Trouble?
New research suggests a crush outside your relationship isn’t necessarily a disaster. Risk grows with dissatisfaction and pursuit of alternatives.
ResearchAug 27, 2026
Stiffer arteries are associated with higher risk of dementia in older adults
A new study reveals that older adults with stiffer arteries face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers suggest that monitoring arterial stiffness could eventually become a valuable tool for…