Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
CT hospitals are redesigning ERs for behavioral health crises
Acting CEO of Yale New Haven Health Pamela Sutton-Wallace, Comptroller Sean Scanlon, Yale New Haven Hospital President Katherine ...
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Cognitive PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Consciousness research is having an AI moment. Will the hype help the field?
The idea of AI sentience is drawing more focus to consciousness science. But some researchers aren’t sure that’s a good thing.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Bright Nighttime Light Tied to Metabolic Dysfunction in Schizophrenia
Higher vs lower nighttime light exposure is associated with increased risk for obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia in patients with schizophrenia, a study suggests.
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of AI Mental Health Advice
When it comes to something as deeply personal and sensitive as mental health, we naturally seek guidance that is not only ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
AI Cameras Spot Suicide Attempts in Seoul, Speed Up Rescues
Seoul: Authorities in Seoul are using artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras to identify and prevent suicide attempts near the Han River, which is one of South Korea's most well-known ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?
WorkplaceJul 27, 2026
Workplace Management Software: The Enterprise Stack Addition CIOs Are No Longer Ignoring
Hybrid Work Made Workplace Management Software an IT and Ops Problem, Not Just an HR One. When hybrid work gained the prominence it has today, it changed where employees worked an ...
AddictionJul 27, 2026
Addiction specialists warn of Kratom dangers
Addiction specialists are seeing more patients coming in with Kratom addictions. Here's what to know.
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Phase 2 Topline Results From ZEPHYR Trial: ML-007C-MA for the Treatment of Schizophrenia
Phase 2 ZEPHYR finds oral betovumeline combo reduces PANSS and improves cognition in acute schizophrenia, with generally mild side effects.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Students train to help peers find mental health resources
About 30 San Angelo area high school students are participating in Mental Health First Aid training seminars hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Center to learn how to recognize and assist peers ...
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Summer + Co-parenting = Can Cause Anxiety
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk For children, summer often means freedom: no homework, no early alarms, and more time to relax, travel, and spend time with family and friends. For co-parents, however…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
When Therapists Get It Wrong
I routinely offer a brief phone chat with prospective clients—I explain our approach, hear about the concern that has led them to consider therapy, and build positive expectations about potential outcomes. But I had…
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Dual Brain Circuits Drive Habit Formation
While the ACC-to-RSC pathway determines if a behavior becomes a habit, the lOFC-to-central striatum circuit regulates execution intensity, explaining individual habit differences.
Child PsychologyJul 27, 2026
The Benadryl Challenge isn't going away—here's how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
A dangerous social media trend that started in 2020 has persisted into 2026, with heartbreaking consequences.
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
RSV Preventive Agent May Protect Against Another Serious Infection
(MedPage Today) -- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) for preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections may have a protective spillover effect when it comes to invasive pneumococcal disease, a retrospective study…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Government to tighten management of high-risk suicide locations, including high-rise apartments
The government will begin managing locations where suicides occur repeatedly through a data-driven system, deploying tailored safety infrastructure and detectio ...
Forensic PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Psychologist denies shooter has schizophrenia
Forensic psychologist Kevin Richards testified that Colt Gray struggled with depression and paranoia, and both parents used drugs.
AddictionJul 27, 2026
Cutting drug addiction treatment raises health insurance costs, report warns
South Korea's current policy of managing drug addiction primarily through punishment is unlikely to ease the burden on national health insurance finances, ...
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
High Performers Exhibit the Greatest Overconfidence
When accounting for test volatility and regression to the mean, overconfidence is universal, with high performers exhibiting the greatest overconfidence.
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Transforming Trauma Into Grace
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk There is a widely told story about a visitor who goes to the circus and asks the elephant trainer why the animal can be controlled by just a stake in the ground and a…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk
There is now widespread evidence that years of heading, tackling and collisions in football and rugby could increase the risk of dementia and other neurological diseases.
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Still "Smearing the Queer"? Why the Use of LGBTQ Slurs Persists
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye We’ve all heard them. Queer. F*g. D*ke. These LGBTQ slurs are disturbingly common in everyday vernacular. They are fixtures in society. But what motivates people to use LGBTQ…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
MPLT Stock Plunges 73% — Wipes Out Over $1B In Market Cap After Trial Miss On Once-Daily Dose
MapLight announced topline findings from its mid-stage ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA, an oral medicine tested in about 307 adults hospitalized for a sudden worsening of schizophrenia symptoms, on Monday.
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Brain Worm Culprit in Woman's Hallucinations, Incoherent Speech
(MedPage Today) -- A previously healthy 52-year-old woman entered the emergency department with a 4-month history of headaches and visual hallucinations. For the past month, her speech was incoherent. When she reached…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Teaching the Next Generation to Reject Misogyny
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Misogyny is often imagined as obvious hostility toward women: harassment, violence, discrimination, or openly declaring that women are less capable than men. But misogyny…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Medical Monday: Maryland Maternal Mental Health Care
We have an important Medical Monday conversation to share. As of July 1st, there’s a new law on the books in Maryland that is of significant importance to expectant mothers and women who are planning ...
ResearchJul 27, 2026
Brain structure differences in autism map onto serotonin receptor locations
A neuroimaging study provides evidence that structural brain differences in autistic individuals align with the distribution of serotonin receptors. This underlying neurochemistry suggests a biological link to the social…
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
SRGAP2 Slows Human Microglial Maturation
Human-specific duplicates of the SRGAP2 gene slow microglial maturation to four to eight years.
PolicyJul 27, 2026
WHO: Integration, innovation and community leadership key to ending HIV, hepatitis and STIs
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a new report assessing progress in implementing the Global Health Sector Strategies (GHSS) on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for…
Forensic PsychologyJul 27, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Ohio 'House of Horrors' Dad Seeks Mental Competency Evaluation to Determine If He's Fit to Stand Trial
Gary Siders Jr., the father accused in Ohio's shocking ‘House of Horrors’ child neglect case, has requested a mental competency evaluation.