Mental HealthOct 9, 2026
Schizophrenia: Seeking help and seeing beyond the diagnosis
Perhaps the most important message from the medical experts is this: schizophrenia should not and does not define the person living with it.
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Child PsychologyOct 9, 2026
The big changes in NHS mental health services new 607-page report says are needed
The 607-page report found that levels of mental distress had increased substantially and now cost England an estimated £300 billion. This includes significant increases in anxiety and depression ...
Child PsychologyOct 9, 2026
One of the toughest parts of ADHD is left out of the diagnosis
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, but what if professionals are missing a key part of the disorder? In the 1970s, some clinicians recognized a lot of their ADHD patients had trouble ...
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
From barbershops to nature courses: How community-driven campaigns are rethinking men’s mental health
As waiting lists for mental health care continue to grow, community-driven campaigns across Europe have been finding unique ways to support men in particular. View on euronews ...
Midlife adultsOct 8, 2026
Tulip Behavioral Health
Seeking support is an important first step, and my goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood ...
Health PsychologyOct 8, 2026
'You can talk about your feelings without anybody judging you'
Around 100 school children have taken part in an art project to help them deal with bereavement.
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ systemExplainer | What has the Fonagy review found and what does it recommend?Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review…
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and…
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illnessFull report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry findsExplainer |…
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
Nine in 10 school heads who responded say inspections still ‘negatively affected’ staff mental wellbeingSchool inspections in England continue to damage the mental wellbeing of teachers and senior leaders, according to a…
Clinical PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Psilocybin Isn't Seen As Cure-All By People With Depression, Study Finds
“Our main takeaway is that among people with depression, those using psilocybin aren't abandoning conventional mental health care, which is good news," said lead researcher Avery Eun, a second-year ...
ProfessionOct 8, 2026
World Mental Health Day puts workplace support in focus as referrals rise
October records the highest mental health referrals as employers are encouraged to make workplace support more visible.
NeuropsychologyOct 8, 2026
Scientists Identify a Brain 'Death Complex' That May Help Explain Why Neurons Die in Alzheimer’s
New research links karyoptosis in Alzheimer’s disease to nuclear collapse, offering potential therapeutic targets to slow neuron loss.
Child PsychologyOct 8, 2026
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says report, as author warns of rise in mental ill health
Prof Peter Fonagy, who chaired the review, tells Radio 4's Today programme there has been a "very real" rise in "distress and mental ill health among young people".
Child PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Young people describe 'unbearable' wait times after review of mental ill health, ADHD and autism support
The government-commissioned review, chaired by Prof Peter Fonagy, found there was a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
Social PsychologyOct 8, 2026
The dangerous uses of psychology
Psychology is not—and has never been—apolitical. Psychology is part of our everyday lives because all of us have a mind. Society influences how we think, and how we think shapes society. We see that ...
Acute stress disorderOct 8, 2026
Sexual assault survivors’ stories may shift over time – a psychologist explains why it doesn’t mean they’re lying
If a person’s story changes in the weeks following an alleged sexual assault, are they not telling the truth? It’s a criticism I’ve seen on social media and heard in the public conversation ...
TraumaOct 8, 2026
Sexual Assault Survivors' Stories May Shift Over Time: Psychologist Explains Why
For a survivor of rape, an inability to clearly name the assault for what it was is a common outcome of the biological and psychological factors at play during acute stress.
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
North Cumbria maternity mental health service faces closure
North Cumbria mothers face gaps in mental health support as Together We’s maternity link-worker service risks closure amid funding shortages for local families.
Clinical PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Psychedelics vs. Western medicine | The industry fight #Sportsing #IanMcCall
In this Sportsing Short, Ian McCall breaks down the ongoing clash between psychedelic therapy and traditional Western medicine. Ian discusses why the conversation has become so polarized, how ...
Developmental PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Do you know what a "Crab-Mouse" is? The beginning of a small story born in a child development support setting
It happened while I was having a casual conversation with a child at a child development support center.The answer to a certain question unexpectedly became the spark for a story.Its name is ...
Health PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Health Secretary Kennedy touts an initiative to study vaccine safety
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has established a new clinic at the National Institutes of Health to study vaccine injuries. It's part of a larger administration effort on vaccine safety.
InfertilityOct 8, 2026
Psychological impact and coping strategies
Male-factor infertility can affect men's emotional health as much as their reproductive health. A diagnosis may bring a mix of ...
Child PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Psychology says children who ask you to repeat a silly word may be enjoying more than the joke
The joy of silly words captivates children as they anticipate the playful sounds, fostering laughter and social interaction. While adults might not share this enthusiasm for long, children revel in ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 8, 2026
[Comparative Clinical Psychology, Part 2] What is the Exploration of AI Clinical Psychology Depicted in the Anime 'PSYCHO-PASS'?
The Core of the Article! Logical SummaryAs a master's student in clinical psychology, the author unravels the foresight of the sci-fi anime 'PSYCHO-PASS' and reveals the extremes and limitations of AI ...
PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Do We All See Anger Same Way?
Anger is one of the emotions most easily recognised in human facial expressions. However, not everyone perceives this emotion in the same way. A study ...
Positive PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Apple Watch: Users can earn a special digital badge for meditation on World Mental Health Day
Record mindful minutes through yoga or meditation workouts to unlock a special digital award today. Track emotions via the health app and mindfulness tools.
Child PsychologyOct 8, 2026
ADHD and autism could be at risk of overdiagnosis
A major independent review calls for “a new model of care and radical reform”, moving from a “diagnosis-dependent” to a “needs-led” system.
Mental HealthOct 8, 2026
Understanding India’s Mental Health Mindset: Insights from अ-Nishchit Index 2.0 by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Indians believe mental health issues are rising across society, while nearly 80% hesitate to seek therapy or counselling ~ ~ Survey of 3583 respondents across 20 cities show attitudes to mental health ...
Health PsychologyOct 8, 2026
Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.
NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.