AddictionAug 25, 2026
Area police get $200K in grants to help opioid overdose survivors
Four area police departments have received a total of more than $200,000 in grants to help survivors of opioid addiction.
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ResearchAug 25, 2026
A unique psychedelic shows promise for pain and stroke
An unusual psychedelic found in Salvia divinorum shows promise for treating pain, addiction, and stroke in animal models. However, anxiety-inducing side effects and a fleeting duration mean modified versions may be…
Clinical PsychologyAug 25, 2026
New UCSF center aims to improve eating disorder care
People with eating disorders wait an average of more than two-and-a-half years between the onset of symptoms and the start of treatment.
ResearchAug 25, 2026
Why Your Brain Turns Life Into Stories
It would be decades before people found the brain circuitry that underlies this construction. Doing so required both new technology and the courage to use it in a novel way. Developed in 1991, functional magnetic
Cognitive PsychologyAug 25, 2026
Rethinking the Brain’s Decision Making Process
Recent insights from Indiana University Professor Tom James challenge traditional views on decision-making in the human brain, suggesting a significant ...
Mental HealthAug 25, 2026
Alabama Sends 144 Million Dollars to Rural Clinics for Maternity Care, Mental Health and Emergency Transport
A Lancet model says confidential drugmaker deals could erase 71% to nearly 80% of projected Medicare savings from foreign drug ...
ResearchAug 25, 2026
Streamlined Postpartum Primary and Mental Health Care
In this ad hoc secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, a supported transition from obstetric care to postpartum primary care was associated ...
ResearchAug 25, 2026
Workplace violence and insecurity might make psychiatric staff more accepting of coercion
Do violent workplaces change how mental health professionals view patient rights? New research shows that psychiatric staff who regularly experience physical assaults or feel insecure tend to hold less critical views on…
ResearchAug 25, 2026
Your brain may not actually “make” decisions
A neuroscientist is challenging the idea that the brain contains a central system that actually “makes” our decisions. What we experience as choosing may instead emerge from the continuous interaction of perception…
HIPAA & PrivacyAug 25, 2026
Your vitals, their algorithm: Inside the race to build the health platform of the future
From high-tech scans to continuous AI monitoring, new-age clinics are turning your body into a living data stream. But as healthcare shifts from treating sickness to predicting it, are we truly ...
Mental HealthAug 25, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs Could Help Narrow Lifespan Gap in Serious Mental Illness
Starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist was associated with significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular events in adults with serious mental illness (SMI), a target trial emul ...
Mental HealthAug 25, 2026
Does Mental Health Drive Fatigue Years After Breast Cancer Treatment?
A multicenter, longitudinal study follows a cohort of women to determine why about 18% experience long-term fatigue.
ResearchAug 25, 2026
expert reaction to a randomised controlled trial of Open Dialogue compared to standard NHS treatment for adults in mental health crises
‘Open Dialogue versus treatment as usual for adults presenting in crisis to mental health services in England (the ODDESSI Trial): a multisite cluster-randomised trial’ by Stephen Pilling et al. was ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 25, 2026
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Akira Olsen Named IMA 2026 “Humanitarian of the Year”
San Francisco Bay Area, August 26, 2026 -- Clinical psychologist Dr. Akira Olsen, PsyD, EMBA, Founder and CEO of Journey Health, has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” at the Influencer Magazine ...
Social MediaAug 25, 2026
States are trying policy prescriptions to mitigate youth mental health issues related to social media use. What works and what doesn’t?
Teaching young people how to be savvy with TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube may be parents’ best bet for helping their kids skirt some deleterious effects of social media overuse.
School & EducationAug 25, 2026
Mental Health Support Outside Campus Hours
A new statewide initiative gives Georgia technical college students 24-7 access to counseling and crisis support.
NeuropsychologyAug 25, 2026
Dementia remains our leading cause of death
Dementia cases in Australia could reach 1.1 million by 2066, prompting calls for greater investment in support and prevention.
NeuropsychologyAug 25, 2026
An Older-Looking Brain May Warn of Dementia
An MRI scan may reveal more about dementia risk than doctors can see with the naked eye. A new study suggests that when a person’s brain looks older than their actual age, their chance of developing ...
Child PsychologyAug 25, 2026
ADHD and autism: 207% rise in complaints to NHS services as patients spend up to £4000 for private treatment
England’s health watchdog has seen a surge of more than 200% in complaints related to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism services in the past four years. In a new report the ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 25, 2026
Eating Disorder Genetics Go Beyond BMI
Nearly 90% of the genetic variation associated with anorexia nervosa and binge eating was not explained by BMI, pointing to distinct genetic influences on the two conditions.
AddictionAug 25, 2026
New Gambling Law Gives CGA Mandate to Protect Players and Curaçao’s International Reputation
Protecting gamblers, combating criminal activity and preventing gambling addiction are among the central objectives of Curaçao’s new gambling legislation, according to the Curaçao Gaming Authority ...
Mental HealthAug 25, 2026
AI may worsen mental health struggles, experts say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Mental health professionals warn artificial intelligence shouldn’t replace professional care as more people use AI to talk about personal issues. AI chatbots are always ...
ResearchAug 25, 2026
It’s Natural to Envy Your Friends
As a middle-aged woman who is content with her life choices, I am embarrassed by how often I envy things I see on Instagram: Other authors’ book deals. Vacations in the Dolomites. I’ve envied people
ResearchAug 25, 2026
Four Insights to Guide Big-Team Science Projects
APS Fellow Jay Van Bavel describes four principles for building effective large-scale collaborations.
Mental HealthAug 25, 2026
Virginia budget cut could strain behavioral health crisis response
The budget that recently took effect in Virginia includes provisions that mean Medicaid will no longer reimburse providers for certain behavioral health services. Subject to federal approval, the ...
ResearchAug 25, 2026
Anatomy of a viral wellness trend: Why the ‘cortisol cocktail’ fundamentally misunderstands human stress
Social media influencers are touting a mixture of juice, coconut water, and salt as a cure for chronic stress. However, endocrinological evidence suggests this beverage offers little physiological benefit and may…
Forensic PsychologyAug 25, 2026
Accused Beth Israel arsonist to undergo mental evaluation before trial
A federal judge ordered Stephen Spencer Pittman, accused of setting fire to Beth Israel synagogue, to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Why?
Mental HealthAug 25, 2026
Specialist warns against using AI for mental health care
A Sanford Health behavioral health specialist warns AI chatbots may give users what they want to hear without fully understanding what they're experiencing.
AddictionAug 25, 2026
Here’s how those fighting opioid addiction in Mississippi can apply for a state grant
Mississippi will accept applications from organizations for opioid abatement grants on Monday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Oct. 5.
Social MediaAug 25, 2026
Youth mental health expert talks latest social media lawsuit as Pennsylvania sues Snapchat
Snapchat failed to protect children from inappropriate content and compulsive use — those are the allegations in a lawsuit announced by Pennsylvania Attorney Ge ...