Cognitive Psychology6 days ago
Are Babies Conscious?
By pinpointing when it begins in young humans, scientists hope to better understand what consciousness is, and how it arises, in all of us.
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Neuropsychology6 days ago
Environmental Toxins and Brain Health: Experts Explore Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s Research and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
Brain Fog, Cognitive Decline and How TPE Works webinar will take place Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. Environmental exposures are becoming part of the brain-health conversation as ...
Addiction6 days ago
Alcohol dependence in Portugal “quadruples in last decade”
Alcohol dependence has almost quadrupled in Portugal over the last decade, but only 20% of patients are receiving treatment, the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies has warned. In an ...
Addiction6 days ago
La dependencia del alcohol en Portugal “se cuadruplica en la última década”.
Alcohol dependence has almost quadrupled in Portugal over the last decade, but only 20% of patients are receiving treatment, the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies has warned. In an ...
Policy6 days ago
Pralhad Joshi Reviews School Mental Health Policy Draft
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed the draft National Mental Health and Well-Being Policy for Schools, focusing on student safety and emotional well-being.
Neuropsychology6 days ago
German and US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine
The trio won the award for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Mental Health6 days ago
CCRES real job preview: Rewarding parts of a career in behavioral health
In an effort to further prepare prospective employees, the CCRES HR and marketing team has developed a library of video resources that CCRES employees can use to further prepare themselves for their ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Do More Steps Mean Better Mental Health For Teens?
A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health — it may also help protect their mental health. Researchers tracked more than 5,500 adolescents (average age: 12), using ...
Family & Relationships6 days ago
Big tech claims it can fix loneliness, but can it really?
Experts are of the view that digital platforms designed to keep us scrolling, along with the rise of AI companions, can take time and energy away from the real relationships that support us ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
Signs your child might have ADHD – from a parent and expert who has been there
There are many myths around ADHD, and it isn't down to parenting, sugar intake or screens. Here's a step-by-step plan if you suspect your child is showing symptoms ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks
More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Researchers discover how the brain updates memories with new information
A joint study by three Spanish institutions shows how certain hippocampal neurons safeguard existing memories even as new information about events is stored. View on euronews ...
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
How Ketamine Emerged as a Key Factor in an Alleged Cornell Sex Assault
The powerful anesthetic has gained popularity as a party drug, including among a certain social set on the university’s campus.
Profession6 days ago
Survey aims to help improve mental health at work
A new survey is launching ahead of this week’s World Mental Health Day (October 10) to help take stock of the mental health ...
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
Writers with Panic Disorder
"Why am I so weak?"When your mind and body don't behave the way you want them to, you might find yourself thinking things like that.I can't keep a job. I can't travel far. I'm afraid of crowded places ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Behind bars and beyond capacity: The mental health crisis in prisons
Open Access Government reflects on data and efforts from concerning the prevalence and care of mental health disorders among prisoners ...
Mental Health6 days ago
The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse
The federal government launched a nationwide consultation earlier this year to try and determine why boys and men’s health is suffering. Data they reported on shows a country of young men self-reporti ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Young people with depression find antidepressants helpful, but stigma persists
Most young people (58%) believe antidepressants to be effective, particularly if they have ever experienced mental health difficulties, according to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL.
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders: When Appearance Concerns Take Over
When appearance distress sits alongside disordered eating, recovery may need to address body image, behaviour, nutrition & everyday triggers.
Addiction6 days ago
Massachusetts launches new free app to help those vulnerable to gambling addiction
" This evolution of gambling has happened in a way that we've gone from brick-and-mortar casinos to now access on your phone 24/7," said the state's director for the Office of Problem Gambling, Victor ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Meet Motivista: Click Therapeutics debuts first-of-its-kind schizophrenia digital therapeutic
Click Therapeutics has nabbed FDA approval for its digital therapeutic Motivista, which now becomes the first authorized treatment for negative schizophrenia symptoms. | Click Therapeutics has nabbed ...
Policy6 days ago
Mothers face barriers to accessing mental healthcare, survey shows
Released Thursday, Pulse Check 2026: Mothers on Mental Health, Care, and the Systems Around Their Families reports that nearly 48% of Florida mothers surveyed said they had struggled struggle to take ...
AI & Technology6 days ago
100 Best Mental Health Apps
Spread the loveMental health matters. In the whirlwind of modern life, taking care of your mental well-being is crucial. Thankfully, technology has stepped up, providing us with a plethora of ...
Personality6 days ago
Our Two Minds: The Hidden Axes of Personality found via Machine Learning
Human personality may be driven by a deeper tension between adapting to the social world and wandering through the inner one.
Neuropsychology6 days ago
[Dementia Prevention] Is the 'Cervical Lymph Node' the Key to Alzheimer's Brain Damage? — A New Perspective on Protecting the Brain from 'Outside' the Brain
Hello! This is Hina💛As we age, many of us become concerned about changes in our cognitive functions, such as forgetfulness. When it comes to dementia prevention, we tend to focus on the "brain itself ...
Health Psychology6 days ago
What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject
Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?
Mental Health6 days ago
Greenville community comes together to walk for suicide prevention
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Community members in Greenville came together to raise awareness on suicide prevention. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the “Out of the Darkness ...
Mental Health6 days ago
How To Lead When You Have High-Functioning Anxiety
These strategies can help whether you have a formal diagnosis, describe yourself as highly anxious or are simply feeling the weight of the world right now. ...
Family & Relationships6 days ago
Psychology explains why the person who ghosted you still views your Instagram stories
Ghosted but still in your Story viewers? Psychology says it's usually curiosity, not commitment, and why you're reading too much into it right now.
Social Media6 days ago
Largest review yet ties addictive screen habits to poorer mental health in the young
A major review reveals that young individuals using screens excessively are at higher risk for mental health issues, self-harm, and sleep problems.