AddictionOct 20, 2026
Substance‑use disorders linked to six-fold higher risk of suicidal behaviour: Research
IN my work as an addiction psychiatrist, I meet people whose lives have been severely affected by alcohol or drug use, often ...
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Cognitive PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Shedding the Illusion of 'Perfect Rationality': The Big Picture of Human Decision-Making Revealed by Behavioral Economics
We introduce interesting papers on human behavior and decision-making from the fields of behavioral economics and psychology. This time, we look at the 2025 paper, "Bounded Rationality and Cognitive ...
Mental HealthOct 20, 2026
GLP-1 linked to lower dialysis risk in bipolar disorder and CKD — News-Medical
Mayo Clinic researchers linked GLP-1 receptor agonists to a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with bipolar disorder and chronic kidney disease.
Cognitive PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Researchers investigate molecular mechanisms linking high-calorie diets to cognitive decline
The molecular mechanisms linking a high calorie diet to cognitive impairment remain unclear. Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, investigated this association in mice, finding that the ...
Social MediaOct 20, 2026
Extra Trees leads 13-model cyberbullying benchmark on English tweets
A benchmark of 13 models on more than 47,000 English tweets found that TF-IDF-based Extra Trees led overall, while class-level results showed that gender and age were more difficult than religion and ...
Mental HealthOct 20, 2026
Sex differences in admission and treatment-period QTc among schizophrenia inpatients
An observational study of 586 hospitalized patients with schizophrenia found longer baseline QTc in women but more marked threshold-defined prolongation and greater baseline-adjusted QTc shortening in ...
Mental HealthOct 20, 2026
Independent Behavioral Health Group: Supporting Mental Wellness Across Mid-Michigan
FLINT, Mich. - Mental health is an essential part of overall health, yet many individuals and families struggle to find the support they need.Whether facing an ...
PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Three mindfulness exercises that take just 30 seconds: Do them waiting for the microwave to ring or sitting at a stoplight, says psychologist
When it comes to mindfulness, all you need is 30 seconds, says psychologist and author Eli Susman.
NeuropsychologyOct 20, 2026
Neuroscience explains why we can't stop laughing
Neuroscientists reveal that involuntary, uncontrollable laughter engages primitive, ancestral brain networks shared with other mammals, releasing opioids and endorphins while bypassing conscious ...
Mental HealthOct 20, 2026
New community mental health service launches across Cheshire East
A new community mental health service has launched across Cheshire East, providing adults with accessible, non-clinical support in Macclesfield and Crewe.
AddictionOct 20, 2026
With opioid addiction and hepatitis C — into assault troops: a man declared serious diagnoses and challenged mobilization
The man insisted that he needed continuous treatment, but the court found no violations during the military medical commission examination. | News List, Judicial Practice - Judicial and Legal Newspape ...
AddictionOct 20, 2026
Blood inflammation index associated with poorer sleep in substance use disorders
A cross-sectional study found that the systemic inflammatory response index was associated with sleep disturbance in people with substance use disorder and statistically mediated part of the ...
PsychologyOct 20, 2026
The psychology of rewards: what makes digital experiences engaging?
Whether users are browsing e-commerce websites, participating in social media, or exploring interactive digital services, the psychology of rewards plays a decisive role in shaping their experiences.
Mental HealthOct 20, 2026
Gentle brain ultrasound may help ease delusions in schizophrenia
Targeting a deep brain region with sound waves may safely reduce delusions in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, initial study results show. These conditions can cause people to ...
Cognitive PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Cognitive Scientific Isomorphism of Creation and the Limits of Mechanical Similarity Judgment
Tōzuki MioAffiliation: Transcendent Intelligence Frontier (TIF)[Abstract]In recent years, with the expansion of industrial use of creative works by generative AI, systems that mechanically detect visu ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 20, 2026
JCPS paid $292K for an online mental health service. Six kids used it.
The company is one of hundreds of ed tech providers that have contracted with JCPS In February 2025, facing growing concern about student mental health and absenteeism, the Jefferson County Board of ...
ResearchOct 20, 2026
Solid Biosciences to Present Research Across Gene Therapy Development, Delivery and Manufacturing at ESGCT 2026
The accepted abstracts span multiple areas of gene therapy research, including therapeutic design, next-generation delivery technologies, capsid engineering and manufacturing. The presentations ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 20, 2026
First 90 days of antipsychotic treatment linked to rapid metabolic changes
The first 90 days after starting antipsychotic treatment are a critical period for monitoring blood glucose and weight, according to a study led by University ...
ResearchOct 20, 2026
Teens who use cannabis face twice the risk of two serious mental health disorders, major study finds
A major study involving more than 463,000 teenagers has uncovered a concerning connection between cannabis use and mental health. Researchers found that teens who reported using cannabis were ...
AddictionOct 20, 2026
Systemic Inflammatory Response Index Linked to Sleep Disturbance in Patients with Substance Use Disorder
A recent study identifies the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) as a potential mediator between substance use disorder (SUD) and sleep disturbance. Researchers analyzed data from the ...
Cognitive PsychologyOct 20, 2026
AI Is Not Conscious, Argue Anil Seth, Ned Block And Giulio Tononi In New Nature Article
Three of the most cited names in consciousness science have come together to make a public case against machine sentience. In a ...
WorkplaceOct 20, 2026
Regional employees’ mental health claims skyrocket
Rurally based employees are both disproportionately affected by and take longer to recover from mental health injuries – with employers being urged to reconsider how they support the approximately ...
Mental HealthOct 19, 2026
The 'Suicide Crisis' Invisible in Suicide Statistics Alone—Reflecting on the Reality of Self-Harm and Suicide Attempts | Monthly Lifelink, October 2026 Issue
Hello everyone. We are pleased to present the October 2026 issue of "Monthly Lifelink." First, please take a look at these three key points, and be sure to read until the end.[Three Key Points of This ...
Health PsychologyOct 19, 2026
The Ebola crisis is far outpacing the response, Congo's IRC director says
Health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.
Mental HealthOct 19, 2026
Colombia Among 17 Countries in Study on Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health
Colombia is among 17 countries participating in a PAHO study examining healthcare workers’ mental health, well-being and working conditions.
Trauma and stressOct 19, 2026
Is it trauma or just stress? A psychiatrist explains the signs people miss
Is it trauma or just stress? A psychiatrist explains what clinically counts, the signs of unresolved trauma most people miss, and what actually helps you heal.
AddictionOct 19, 2026
Hunger May Influence Alcohol Addiction, Study Finds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - Researchers at Brown University have discovered a molecular link between hunger and the formation of "reward" memories that play a role in alcohol addiction. The ...
Mental HealthOct 19, 2026
Adam’s Light suicide prevention charity receives Blum donation
Suicide prevention charity Adam’s Light has been named the recipient of a donation through Blum’s recent ‘Make It Happen’ good cause campaign, following a ...
Mental HealthOct 19, 2026
Anxiety grows when left unknown
Anxiety can sometimes grow larger over things we don't yet understand than over things that have actually happened.What will happen from here on?Will it really be okay?I want to try it, but can I ...
NeuropsychologyOct 19, 2026
Cold Sore Virus Reprograms Brain Immune Cells
A new study reveals HSV-1 cold sore virus reprograms microglial immune cells, shutting down brain maintenance and mirroring Alzheimer's inflammation.