PolicyFeb 2, 2026
Can insurers deny coverage for mental health treatment? What you need to know
For many in the U.S., the “uncomfortable realization” is that having health insurance doesn’t always guarantee coverage for ...
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Mental HealthFeb 2, 2026
Global Study Identifies Genetic Links to Depression
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting around 322 million people, yet it remains a complex ...
PolicyFeb 2, 2026
A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk
Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the condition were far more likely to be diagnosed…
Mental HealthFeb 2, 2026
Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention versus a social contact control in alleviating loneliness among older adults: a randomised controlled trial
Background Loneliness is highly prevalent among Chinese older adults. Mindfulness-based interventions for older adults (MBOA) have demonstrated potential in alleviating loneliness. However, few studies have employed…
AddictionFeb 2, 2026
Effects of a Relapse Prevention Program on motivation, relapse, and stress management in correctional settings
Incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders face a high risk of relapse in the absence of structured, motivational, and context-adapted interventions. This study examined changes associated with the…
AddictionFeb 2, 2026
Profiles of care trajectories among patients with substance-related disorders, assessed over nine years considering other patient characteristics and subsequent adverse outcomes
This study is original in that it identified the care trajectories of patients with substance-related disorders (SRDs) over a 9-year period, and associated these trajectories with the patients’ sociodemographic and…
ProfessionFeb 1, 2026
Budget 2026 takes on mental health, but will it solve India's suicide crisis?
Budget 2026 promises expanded mental health institutes and workforce training, but as youth suicides rise and clinicians burn out ...
Clinical careersFeb 1, 2026
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Elevates Minds and Careers with the M.Sc Clinical Psychology Program at SAHS
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ProfessionFeb 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: Health gets 7 percent hike; focus on mental health and affordable cancer treatment
NEW DELHI: The health sector received a 7 per cent increase in the Union Budget 2026, with a strong thrust on mental health ...
Adoption evaluationFeb 1, 2026
Does Being Adopted Affect Your Health?
Adopted people may face unique health challenges, including a higher likelihood of adverse childhood experiences, special ...
HIPAA & PrivacyFeb 1, 2026
AI, Medical Data, and Privacy: Risks and Protections Explained
AI is changing the way doctors diagnose health conditions and treat patients. There’s a lot of optimism about its potential for ...
School & EducationFeb 1, 2026
Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the signals are jumbled and poorly coordinated. As a…
Clinical PsychologyFeb 1, 2026
Middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
Middle age is becoming a tougher chapter for many Americans, especially those born in the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared with earlier generations, they report more loneliness and depression, along with weaker physical…
Clinical PsychologyFeb 1, 2026
“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness
Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 1, 2026
How to Boost Your Brain in 12 Weeks
As a neurologist, neuroscientist, and professor, I have been asked the same question thousands of times by people of all ages ...
Sexual and reproductive healthFeb 1, 2026
What a 12-hour work day can do to your metabolic, mental and reproductive health
When India brought in the new labour codes that came into force in November 2025, there was a structural change in the manner in ...
NeuropsychologyFeb 1, 2026
Overexpression of FoxO3a in the dentate gyrus alleviates CUS-induced anxiety- and depression-like behaviors and cognitive impairment
Background Excessive stress leads to injury and dysfunction, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. As a human longevity gene, forkhead box O3a (FoxO3a) is a transcription factor that regulates various cellular…
Family & RelationshipsJan 31, 2026
Parenting Therapists in Pretoria
We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based intervention and support. Our aim is to empower ...
Cognitive and educational testingJan 31, 2026
Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Dr. Taylor is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in integrative and evidence-based approaches to mental health and ...
PolicyJan 31, 2026
A quiet change in everyday foods could save thousands of lives
Lowering salt in everyday foods could quietly save lives. Researchers found that modest sodium reductions in bread, packaged foods, and takeout meals could significantly reduce heart disease and stroke rates in France…
Cognitive PsychologyJan 31, 2026
The Science and Mystery Behind Human Consciousness
Consciousness remains unexplained despite advances in neuroscience Quantum theories propose that subatomic processes may ...
PersonalityJan 31, 2026
Which Art Movement Matches Your Personality? A Psychologist Explains
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
WomenJan 31, 2026
LeadHer Well Women's Behavioral Health
You’re the woman who seems to have it all together but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, and questioning if you can keep ...
Child PsychologyJan 31, 2026
A new effective treatment for dyslexia based on dorsal visual stream neuromodulation
Developmental dyslexia (DD) affects approximately 10% of individuals, impairing reading ability thus limiting professional fulfilment and psychological wellbeing. DD is associated with both phonological and visual…
AddictionJan 31, 2026
“A tool in a toolbox”: patient engagement with a gamified and personalised approach bias modification app to reduce harmful alcohol consumption – a qualitative study
Approach Bias Modification (ApBM) is a recommended adjunctive intervention during residential treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and there are also promising findings for ApBM as an adjunctive intervention for…
Health PsychologyJan 30, 2026
A fish that ages in months reveals how kidneys grow old
A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that process down. Researchers found that SGLT2 inhibitors, widely used to treat diabetes and heart…
Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityJan 30, 2026
Mental Health and Sexual Orientation: What the Evidence Says
It’s no secret that being different than other people — whether it means your race, gender, or sexual orientation — is ...
Combat traumaJan 30, 2026
DOD ordered to study mental health impacts among military drone pilots
A 6th Reconnaissance Squadron student sensor operator practices on an MQ-1 simulator mission. (Master Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs/Air ...
Gun-violence researchJan 30, 2026
The Evidence on Reducing Gun Violence
As the nation reels from Monday’s horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas, politicians on the left are calling for new regulations ...
Eating, feeding, and body-image concernsJan 30, 2026
The rise of ‘agonorexia’: GLP-1s feeding dangerous food and body image obsessions, sparking brand new eating disorders
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under ...