Policy6 days ago
Improving access to mental health care targeted by Trust Fund project
Kjell Winkens, Project Officer, Mental Health & Prevention, Trimbos Institute; Prof. Dr. Laura Shields-Zeeman, Head of Mental ...
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Mental Health6 days ago
Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight year
The VA’s annual suicide prevention report, released last week, said that 6,488 veterans died by suicide in 2024, down from 6,662 in 2023. The rate of suicide among the nation’s veterans in 2024 also ...
Research6 days ago
Early neglect may disrupt how the brain fine-tunes itself during adolescence
Children who spent their earliest years in Romanian orphanages showed lasting differences in how their brain activity matured through adolescence, a long-running study finds. These differences tracked with poorer…
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Is the Reason for Brain Energy Consumption Machiavellian? Psychology Note from Age 59: A Challenge to the Open University of Japan from Zero Knowledge
Hello everyone. I am Morigen, and I enrolled in the Open University of Japan on October 1st to study psychology at the age of 59.Now, my reason for studying psychology is quite simple. It is because I ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
Psychology says children who insist on pressing the lift button may want more than a turn
Young children often demonstrate their burgeoning independence by eagerly pressing elevator buttons, signaling their craving for control. This action mirrors their innate drive for competence and self ...
Policy6 days ago
Psychological issues emerge as No. 1 problem in study of war's toll on health
Clalit Health Services, Israel’s largest health organization, released on Sunday the results of a comprehensive assessment of the health costs of war over the past three years. Its data set was its 5 ...
School & Education6 days ago
A student guide to mental health resources on campus
Recognition of someone struggling is only the first step of prevention. Whether a student is experiencing a crisis themselves or knows someone who is, Auburn's mental health resources offer several ...
Research6 days ago
Yutori Blog #2: 'The Story of How I Took the Psychology Certification Exam After 3 Days of Serious Study'
The other day, an envelope arrived at my house.The 23rd Japanese Psychological Union Certified Psychology Certification Exam ResultsThat's right. On a whim, I, Yutori no Tane, decided to take this ...
Research6 days ago
Republican-aligned actors issued nearly three-quarters of fact-checked 2024 election hoaxes
During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, politicians and anonymous users openly used disinformation as a campaign strategy. A new study reveals who spread these hoaxes, how they shared them, and who was targeted by…
Addiction6 days ago
Mark Lee looks back on his gambling addiction: 'Everything had colour again when I finally paid off the debts'
Mark Lee recently spoke about his gambling addiction from around two decades ago and the person who made him decide to quit.The 57-year-old local actor was a guest on the latest episode of Jeanette Aw ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Psychology Note from Age 59: A Journey into The Open University of Japan from Zero Knowledge
Hello everyone. I am Morigen, and I enrolled in The Open University of Japan on October 1st to study psychology at the age of 59.Now, my reason for studying psychology is quite simple. It is because I ...
Cognitive Psychology6 days ago
[Eastern Depth Psychology] "The World Was Created Entirely by Your Own Mind" — An Introduction to "Yogacara" to Resolve Life's Difficulties
Why is it that even though we experience the same events, that person is fine, while I am the only one feeling so down?”Have you ever felt such questions or difficulties in living in your daily ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Eating disorders are common but often overlooked, psychologist explains
Eating disorders can affect anyone and are closely linked to body image, anxiety, depression and self-esteem, said educational psychologist and eating disorder advocate Lucy Hathorn.
Policy6 days ago
Psychologist talks post-pandemic mental health challenges
"The predominant issue is post-traumatic stress disorder," said Dr. Timothy Ring, a psychologist in Wyomissing. "These health care providers get connected with their patients. Their heart goes out to ...
School & Education6 days ago
Starting the conversation: UNK strengthens mental health resources for students
On-campus counseling services are available for all UNK students. These services include individual and group sessions, substance use assessments, crisis intervention, outreach programming and ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
Autism Linked to Maternal Health Factors
Maternal health conditions during pregnancy were consistently associated with autism across racial and ethnic groups in a large U.S. study. Overweight, obesity, depression, asthma, and pregnancy ...
Addiction6 days ago
The Urgent Truth About Teen Gaming Addiction: 7 Centers That Offer Real Hope
Spread the loveIt’s no secret that video games are a massive part of modern life. For many, they’re a fun escape, a way to connect with friends, or even a competitive sport. But what happens when the ...
Addiction6 days ago
Why Students Fall Into the Grip of Generative AI: New Study Maps the Psychological Pathways
A survey of 1,029 Chinese students reveals two distinct psychological routes to generative AI dependence, one driven by cognitive absorption and the other by perceived usefulness.
Research6 days ago
Are GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to better mental health?
Alexandra Allam critiques a Swedish study linking GLP-1 use to lower risk of worsening mental illness in people with depression or anxiety.
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Alzheimer's: Researchers explore the dark side of the aging brain
Both normal aging and Alzheimer’s change how different brain regions communicate with each other. But a new study from Lund University reveals that these alterations follow distinct patterns where ...
School & Education6 days ago
CEO Connects: World Mental Health Day: Listening, Supporting and Prioritizing Student Mental Health
Dear HWDSB Families, Caregivers and Communities, At HWDSB, student success and well-being go hand in hand. When students feel connected, supported and valued, they are better able to learn, build ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
Spartanburg Regional Opens 11-Bed Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit
Spartanburg Regional’s new inpatient unit will serve adolescents from Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties, helping families access psychiatric care closer to home.
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
Do I have OCD?
Learn the signs of OCD, including intrusive thoughts, compulsions and mental rituals, how OCD differs from perfectionism, and when to seek professional help.
Mental Health6 days ago
FDA Clears Motivista (CT-155), the First Authorized Treatment for Negative Schizophrenia Symptoms
Motivista is a prescription digital therapeutic indicated for the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia as an adjunct to clinician-managed outpatient care, including antipsychotic therapy, ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
More young boys starting ADHD medication
An increasing share of young boys in Finland are being prescribed medication for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Last year, 3.1 percent of boys aged six to eight began ADHD treatment, ...
Addiction6 days ago
Pennsylvania self-exclusions rise 18% as problem gambling concerns deepen
The number of Pennsylvanians voluntarily excluding themselves from gambling rose 18% in the past fiscal year, extending a sharp increase that has continued since the state’s first online casino opened ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Curaçao Plans to Train 50 Family Doctors in Suicide Prevention as Calls Grow for Better Crisis Care
WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is working to train 50 family doctors in recognizing and responding to mental health problems and suicidal behavior as part of efforts to strengthen suicide prevention and ...
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
Psychotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder Tied to Lower Cancer Mortality Risk
Early intervention, particularly with psychotherapy, was associated with a lower risk for death. Psychotherapy within 4 weeks of cancer diagnosis was linked to a 21% reduced risk for cancer-specific ...
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
CCHR: Mental Health Awareness Week Is Not Awareness When Forced Treatment Goes Unchallenged
The mental health industry watchdog updates its Human Rights Declaration and Psychiatric Living Will, urging individuals to protect themselves against forced treatment ...
Profession6 days ago
One Breakthrough Gene Therapy Just Ignited a Global Debate on Aging
Spread the love“`html Imagine a world where the relentless march of time, that steady erosion we all face, could be actively reversed. Not just slowed down, but genuinely turned back. It sounds like ...