Mental Health
Updated Aug 27, 2026 5:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Researchers have uncovered a surprising way the brain switches pain on, revealing that neurons can release an enzyme outside the cell that activates pain signals without disrupting normal movement or sensation. This…
If the AI bubble bursts, it could bring down some of the biggest tech companies – but perhaps not its most durable, like Google and Apple.
The scale of body shaming is more extensive than most people realize. Studies suggest that the vast majority of teenage girls and ...
Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians have been exposed to war-related trauma, with projections indicating hundreds of thousands of individuals will develop debilitating…
Gen Z feels the world differently. They absorb pressure from all directions academics, social media, friendships, expectations ...
The mayor-elect can use his popularity to protect New York’s capacity for self-government from outside interference, while reaffirming what his campaign promises mean to the city.
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Academics say establishing the causes of serious mental illnesses could lead to better treatments A world-leading study could ...
The Trump administration has significantly cut funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).
From an early age, men have had a complicated relationship with mental health. For generations, men have been taught to equate ...
Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of immune cells inside the brain. These microglia act like biological pedals—one pushing anxiety…
Measurement frameworks can shift anecdotal validation to trackable results, offering proof that behavioral healthcare can ...
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health company, today announced the launch of Chapters by ...
It is November, often called Movember after the charity that raises awareness of men’s mental and physical health in this month.
Last weekend Movember partnered with clothing company LSKD to release a video aimed at changing the narrative around how men’s ...
Flooding from torrential rainfall caused multiple road closures Wednesday across the Town of Colonie and parts of Albany.Along ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Weill Cornell researchers uncovered how free radicals from astrocyte mitochondria can fuel dementia. Using new compounds that target these radicals at their source, they slowed brain inflammation and neuronal damage in…
Meditation is widely praised for its mental health benefits, but new research shows that it can also produce unexpected side effects for some people—from anxiety and dissociation to functional impairment. Psychologist…
Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, showing the brain’s…
Most of us know what it's like to be a teenager at school—and how it feels to fit into (or fall outside of) a school's social ...
Across generations, men's mental health continues to get an increasing amount of attention, good and bad. It's a slight glimmer ...
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Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At UCSF, neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell is testing a pharmaceutical…
Reverse body dysmorphia is not a clinical diagnosis but a term that originated from TikTok. People use it colloquially to ...
Providing a continuum of care, one capable of addressing early symptoms before they spiral into crisis, has long been the ...
Background Australia’s mental health system needs to expand rapidly to meet the growing demand for care by young Australians. Participatory systems modelling (PSM) has emerged as a valuable method for guiding strategic…
Scientists at UCSF have uncovered evidence that multiple sclerosis silently damages the brain years before diagnosis. By studying proteins in blood samples, they identified early immune signals and markers of nerve…