Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Suicide prevention summit being held in St. Augustine, register here
Zero Suicide St. Johns County Summit is on Wednesday in St. Augustine. Here's how to register.
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Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Mental health support expanded to more schools
The scheme, already in place at 31 schools, will be rolled out to a further 38 from November.
AI & TechnologyAug 11, 2026
Government's Manchester led mental health digital innovation scheme launches
A University of Manchester led national initiative aims to connect people with lived experience, industry, researchers and the ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
University of Michigan drops first-semester grades to ‘curb mental health crisis’
A pilot program aims to ease pressure on freshmen and help them adjust to demands of college.
Social MediaAug 11, 2026
Social media isn’t so social anymore. What will platforms do next to grab our attention?
How bots and generated content might make social media more — not less — attention-grabbing in the age of digital media.
Child PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Researchers Think We've 'Overlooked' An ADHD Issue In Women
“Many women with ADHD report their ADHD gets worse, or their medication doesn’t work as well, at certain times of their menstrual cycle. However, this has not been investigated in a research study,” ...
School & EducationAug 11, 2026
Punjab government to train 21,850 teachers on student mental health, drug abuse prevention
In a proactive initiative, the Punjab government is training over 21,850 teachers to identify mental health concerns and drug vulnerability in students.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
AI May Spot Hidden Signs of Depression and Suicide Risk in the Brain, Eyes and Skin
Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment.
AddictionAug 11, 2026
From The Last Casino to Mobile Screens: How Canadian Gambling Stories Have Changed
Canadian cinema has often approached gambling differently from Hollywood. Rather than treating casinos only as glamorous settings for elaborate heists, Canadian ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Nurse practitioner testifies she had suspicion of an underlying bipolar disorder when treating Lindsay Clancy
Nurse practitioner Rebecca Jollotta told the jury about meeting with Lindsay Clancy and her then-husband, Patrick Clancy, on Dec. 6, 2022 and determining Clancy didn't have bipolar disorder. Jollotta ...
Health PsychologyAug 11, 2026
A simple blood test could detect multiple cancers and reveal where they started
UCLA researchers have created a blood test that can scan DNA signals for multiple cancers, liver diseases, and signs of organ damage—and even indicate where trouble may be developing. Early results suggest the…
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Ann Arbor’s 2 new programs aim to change how the city responds to mental health crises
Ann Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 11, 2026
First-of-its-kind clinic treats psychedelic side effects
The use of psychedelics is growing in the U.S. as states move to legalize the drugs and the federal government increases its ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 11, 2026
New psychedelic clinics treat rare post-trip harms
A recent survey found that a majority of Americans support psychedelic use for medical reasons. Psilocybin and MDMA in particular have shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and ...
AddictionAug 11, 2026
Brad Pitt Opens Up About Alcohol Relapse And Mental Health Issues: Can Addictive Returns Be Stopped?
Brad Pitt revealed a brief suicidal phase amid family struggles after splitting from Angelina Jolie He relapsed into drinking ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million from feds to boost rural health
Dozens of projects from county health departments, healthcare systems and Maryland hospitals will share $80 million in new federal funding to improve access to healthcare in Maryland’s rural ...
AddictionAug 11, 2026
Opioid advisory council to tackle delays in addiction response projects
Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council will meet Thursday in Jackson to discuss which awarded grant applicants can rearrange their payment plans.
Developmental PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Exercise may help the aging brain “take out the trash”
Regular exercise may help the brain clear away harmful waste that can build up with age. Researchers found that physical activity supports several processes linked to the brain’s glymphatic cleanup system, including…
AddictionAug 11, 2026
More women than men seeking help for crack cocaine addiction at national centre, report finds
Alcohol remains the most common substance for which people seek treatment from the Coolmine Therapeutic Community ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
St. Johns County Suicide Rates Climb, Prompting St. Augustine Prevention Summit
St. Johns County suicide rates have climbed for three years straight. A Golden Gate Bridge crisis negotiator is headlining a new push to change that.
Clinical PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Could Psilocybin Help Treat Anorexia? A Small Clinical Trial Suggests the Psychedelic May Make Patients More Open to Recovery
The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure ...
PersonalityAug 11, 2026
Psychology says the questions people ask reveal more than the answers they give: What their curiosity, follow-ups and conversation style may say about them
Psychology suggests the questions people ask can reveal their curiosity, attention and social intentions. Thoughtful follow-ups may signal genuine interest, while repeated patterns can reveal ...
TraumaAug 11, 2026
Therapy help for intensive care patients with PTSD
Researchers in Southampton use EMDR to help one in four ICU patients left with PTSD symptoms.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
After £343 million investment in England renewed calls for Executive to fully fund mental health strategy
A CONSORTIUM of leading Northern Ireland mental health charities has welcomed the UK Government's £343 million investment to establish nearly 200 new community mental health crisis services across ...
AddictionAug 11, 2026
'Nobody is too far gone': Thunder Bay, Ont., woman in alcohol, addiction recovery calls for more resources
The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our ...
ResearchAug 11, 2026
This One Thing Matters More Than Screen Time for Your Kid’s Mental Health
Spread the loveFor years, it’s felt like a universally accepted truth: too much screen time is bad for kids. Parents have been bombarded with guidelines, warnings, and well-meaning advice, all ...
Social MediaAug 11, 2026
Meta and Other Tech Giants Must Face Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits, Court Declares
A U.S. Appeals court just dealt Meta a big blow in the company’s long fight against social media addiction lawsuits. The 9th U ...
ResearchAug 11, 2026
Social isolation harms the aging brain independently of loneliness
New research reveals that physical social isolation harms the aging brain independently of subjective feelings of loneliness. Simulated public health interventions show that reconnecting isolated older adults can…
Child PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Sex-dependent vulnerability to early-life phthalates exposure and autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by restricted and repetitive behaviours (ICD-11) and severe and persistent difficulties in social interaction and communication. A…
Child PsychologyAug 11, 2026
Psychological risk profiles are associated with severity and motivational-volitional mechanisms of non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents and young adults
BackgroundNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a prevalent behavior among adolescents and young adults. According to the Integrated Motivational–Volitional (IMV) model, pre-motivational vulnerabilities such as depression…