Clinical Psychology
Updated Aug 27, 2026 7:00 PM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Clinical Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) was introduced to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013 and current guidelines recommend multidisciplinary care, however there are few…
Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial for improving outcomes, yet diagnosis is often delayed. Primary care faces challenges, including the limited accuracy of existing tools and scarce access…
Background First-time parents among young internal migrants are at high risk for psychological problems, especially during the early years of parenting. We aimed to explore the factors associated with psychological…
Vaccine policy and misinformation were the main topics of discussion Wednesday during a nomination hearing for two top federal public health positions.Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for…
Healio AI and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, or ASCRS, announced a partnership to optimize available educational resources for ophthalmologists, according to a press release.The collaboration…
The House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide.The Sunshine Protection Act, which passed 308-117 on July 14, would make the time most Americans spring forward — from March to…
Wegovy and Mounjaro could be used to treat patients with eating disorders - Researchers found these drugs also assist with ‘related behaviours’ ...
Drugs commonly used for weight loss, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been found to reduce the key symptoms of binge eating disorder in a new review of evidence led by University College London ...
A commercial assay that measures eMTBR-tau may be an alternative to tau PET imaging in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.Definitive…
FDA accepts AXS-12 NDA for cataplexy in narcolepsy after phase 3 shows fewer attacks, better wakefulness, and cognition; decision due May 2027.
Explore how dopamine D2 blockade shapes antipsychotic benefits and risks, revealing dosing pitfalls, polypharmacy harms, and why plasma level monitoring improves outcomes.
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Muse Treatment has released a new educational resource that examines ...
Older adults who were cognitively healthy but had very high levels of p-tau217 were 78% more likely to develop cognitive impairment within a decade, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association…
A psychiatric clinician reveals how peers can spark small daily joy, beat burnout, and build balanced wellness that lasts.
Binge eating disorder affects approximately 17 million people worldwide, characterised by regularly consuming large quantities of food in a short period until feeling uncomfortabl ...
An eclectic collection of seven articles and four commentaries showcase the power and ongoing challenges of multidisciplinary collaborations in psychological science.
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A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers hope…
The objective of this study was to evaluate the direct and indirect associations between parental insecure attachment and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents, with particular emphasis on the mediating role of…
Background Depression in children and adolescents is a growing public health concern with lasting effects on mental and physical health. Exercise is a promising strategy for prevention and treatment; however, the…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of profound sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, as well as a marked loss of interest or pleasure in almost all…
Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) traits are highly prevalent in eating disorder populations and linked to greater symptom severity and poorer treatment outcomes, yet no validated dimensional measure of…
California Teen Center has expanded access to its specialized OCD treatments for teenagers, offering both in-person and ...
Primary care physicians were able to more accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease after a simple blood test, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026.Sebastian…
Functional unblinding is a central threat to validity; alternative controls, central blinded raters, blinding/expectancy ...
A novel oral ketamine drug was well tolerated and associated with reduced depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) without significant dissociative effects, findings from two ...
New treatments, responsible deprescribing, and encouraging 988 gains reshape US mental health on our 250th anniversary.
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease experienced rapid and significant improvements in agitation with a combination of CBD and THC, according to an abstract presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International…
AI chatbots flood mental health care—convenient and validating, yet risky. Learn where they help, where they harm, and why therapists still matter.
FDA finalized new guidance for testing MDMA and psilocybin in trials, days after Massachusetts advanced its own psychedelic therapy pilot.