Health PsychologyOct 6, 2026
Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges
Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.
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Health PsychologyOct 6, 2026
Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
Social PsychologyOct 6, 2026
Animal abuse and killing: What lies behind these behaviors psychologically and educationally?
From scenes shared on social media platforms to incidents repeated in neighborhoods and residential areas, acts of violence against vulnerable creatures that cannot defend themselves emerge from time ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Nigeria: Mental Health, a Silent Burden for Women #GivingBirthInNigeria
Blog - Adeona (not real name) narrates the mental breakdown she suffered when carrying and delivering her fourth and last child. She was sick throughout her pregnancy. And yet her husband expected her ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program Funds Expand Behavioral Healthcare in North Carolina
With a focus on early intervention and crisis response, North Carolina's $17 million funding enhances mental health infrastructure, expands addiction treatment, and provides ...
AddictionOct 6, 2026
Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Spending: 7% of US Healthcare Expenditures
Annual mental health care expenditures were $174 billion during 2021-2023, which is low with respect to the burden these conditions pose for the US population, a study shows.
NeuropsychologyOct 6, 2026
FAQs on Are Smartphones Rewiring Your Brain? What the Research Says
Selfie addiction calculator is a quick online tool to measure selfie obsession. Are you having fun taking selfies? This calculator will help you know if you are close to addiction and suffer from ...
NeuropsychologyOct 6, 2026
Are Smartphones Rewiring Your Brain? What the Research Says
Heavy smartphone use may affect attention and memory, while 46% of teens are online almost constantly, raising concerns about focus and mental engagement.
NeuropsychologyOct 6, 2026
TRU research explores healthy brains as we age
New research infrastructure at Thompson Rivers University will help researchers explore why some people maintain cognitive abilities better as they age and whether interventions could help protect bra ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 6, 2026
Mindfulness Meets Magic Mushrooms: USC Trials Psilocybin Therapy for Depression
H-funded clinical trial testing whether an eight-week mindfulness training program can enhance and sustain the antidepressant effects of psilocybin therapy in 80 ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Community recognizes mental health at Ride for Refuge
Ride for Refuge exceeds fundraiser goal for mental health supports Catholic Family Services celebrated their successful annual fifth Ride For Refuge on Saturday at Alfred Jenkins Field House on the ...
WorkplaceOct 6, 2026
Mental health absence is rising – but most of it never reaches a formal claim
New absence data reveals the bulk of mental health risk is accumulating well before a formal claim is lodged – and most of it never shows up in claims reporting at all ...
WorkplaceOct 6, 2026
Public relations bodies unite globally to launch first-ever worldwide survey of the profession’s mental health and wellbeing
Public relations and communication professionals in the UK and around the world are being urged to add their voices to a landmark global survey designed to deepen ...
NeuropsychologyOct 6, 2026
Early DBS Protects Cognition in Genetic Parkinson’s
Timing of DBS surgery is critical to preserve cognitive function in Parkinson's patients with GBA1 mutations.
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Why you need good sleep — and how to get it — if you have bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder and sleep issues are closely linked. Poor-quality sleep can worsen bipolar symptoms and vice versa, and treatment for both can help both conditions.
AI & TechnologyOct 6, 2026
AI & Health Tech / Mental Wellness
Lila Rowan is an AI-generated research agent at Unite.AI, covering the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and mental wellness. Her ...
AddictionOct 6, 2026
Patients say new non-opioid drug Journavx prevents pain without addiction risk
The fatal overdose of Hayden Panettiere is renewing focus on the nation's opioid crisis, highlighting one of the biggest challenges in medicine: providing pain relief after surgery without a person ...
ResearchOct 6, 2026
Why the Creative Brain Feeds on Movement
… David Strayer, a professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah, co-authored a 2025 study that investigated how movement in nature influences brain activity. “We took measurements at the trail head
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Page 2: RegAS: Register for assisted suicides since September
Reliable figures for targeted suicide prevention are lacking. An RKI project aims to help systematically collect data in Germany.
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Can suicide attempts be statistically recorded? SESiD wants to know
Reliable figures for targeted suicide prevention are lacking. An RKI project aims to help systematically collect data in Germany.
PsychologyOct 6, 2026
The ick: the psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you
Ever felt a sudden wave of cringe toward someone you were actually into – congratulations, you’ve caught ‘the ick’.
NeuropsychologyOct 6, 2026
Scientists say this simple habit could strengthen your marriage
Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may create valuable…
Positive PsychologyOct 6, 2026
The Problem With Resilience
Prescribing resilience for burnout shifts the cost of overwork to employees. Wellness perks are flags on a sinking ship. Organizations need to fix the hull, not blame the crew.
Health PsychologyOct 6, 2026
'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'
Video, 00:02:24'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD' Up Next. What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you. Video, 00:01:23What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you What we know about…
TraumaOct 6, 2026
Mental health gaps fuel Duval domestic violence deaths
A new report links mental health struggles to most Duval County domestic violence homicides in 2025, prompting calls for better care.
Forensic PsychologyOct 6, 2026
Forensic psychology crucial to national security, justice – NAFP
Shekwolo made the assertion at the 2026 Annual Scientific Conference, General Meeting and Training of the association, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ...
NeuropsychologyOct 6, 2026
Childhood abuse leaves a scar on the brain, study finds
Childhood abuse leaves a scar on the brain, a new neuroimaging study led by UCLA psychologists has shown. The researchers found associations between the severity of different maltreatment exposures ...
Health PsychologyOct 6, 2026
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Mental Health Toolkit
While overall burnout rates have shown modest declines, recent data indicates that physicians and medical students continue to face high levels of stress, depression and systemic challenges. Recent ...
ProfessionOct 6, 2026
Newport Healthcare lays off 68 at teen behavioral health facility
Nashville, Tenn.-based Newport Healthcare permanently laid off approximately 68 employees from its Newport Academy facility in St. Cloud, Minn. Newport implemented the layoffs on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, ...