AddictionOct 2, 2026
Phil Mickelson has long had a gambling problem. And now he's undergone treatment for family trauma and addiction
Phil Mickelson admitted to a gambling addiction in 2023. Now, he's undergone treatment.
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ResearchOct 2, 2026
Scientists reveal the brain’s hidden role in building exercise endurance
Building physical stamina isn't just about training your muscles. A new study reveals that specific cells in the brain coordinate the body's metabolic adaptations to exercise, playing a central role in boosting athletic…
AddictionOct 2, 2026
Greene County Commission awards six organizations almost $260,000 to combat opioid addiction
The Greene County Commission announced Friday the recipients of almost $260,000 of opioid settlement funds. The organizations included NAMI Southwest Missouri, Greene County ...
NeuropsychologyOct 2, 2026
Why Cannabis Can Suddenly Trigger Panic
A new study identifies central amygdala neurons that trigger severe anxiety from cannabis under stressful conditions.
Developmental PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Challenges in the Environment Surrounding Modern Children, Seen Through Understanding Child Development
I recently attended a seminar on child development. The theme was physical development, play, and how to interact with children according to their developmental stages. It was an opportunity to learn ...
NeuropsychologyOct 2, 2026
Can an AI Ever Truly Be “Conscious” in the Eyes of Humans?
Humans refuse to attribute consciousness to AI even when it acts identically to a human.
Child PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Psychology says children who turn objects into toys may have richer imaginations
A banana held to the ear, a saucepan worn as a helmet, a cardboard box turned into a rocket, children everywhere transform household objects into toys, and parents often dismiss it as silliness.
NeuropsychologyOct 2, 2026
Comparing Current Appearance to Past Selves Harms Body Image
Comparing your current body to past versions of yourself causes severe body dissatisfaction and eating issues.
Health PsychologyOct 2, 2026
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
ResearchOct 2, 2026
Longitudinal study highlights the enduring toll of childhood loneliness and social isolation
New research challenges the idea that loneliness acts as a helpful alarm bell. A 6-year study found that feeling lonely does not motivate isolated children to reconnect, and both issues independently harm future mental…
NeuropsychologyOct 2, 2026
Optical Illusion Exposes Blind Spot in AI Vision
Primate brains shift spatial coordinates during optical illusions, but AI vision networks fail to adapt.
AddictionOct 2, 2026
What to know about gambling addiction boosted by access, technology
Here's what you need to know about the risks of gambling addiction amid increased access through technology. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling ...
Health PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Mental stress increasing among women: Psychologist Rahul Mishra
Changing lifestyles, family responsibilities, work pressure and increasing challenges in relationships are affecting the mental health of women. Psychologist Rahul Mishra said today that problems such ...
ProfessionOct 2, 2026
Gov. Gordon will visit Jackson for mental health workshop
Gov. Mark Gordon is coming to Jackson next week to host a mental health workshop for the Western Governors’ Association.
AddictionOct 2, 2026
MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT: US-based behaviour specialist to spotlight youth addiction, recovery at Vanguard summit October
By Sola Ogundipe A US-based addiction and behavioural health specialist, Dr Daniel Ikpechukwu, is among the experts billed to feature at the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos, where he will ...
PolicyOct 2, 2026
Gulf Coast Center Expands Behavioral Health Access With AI-Powered Intake Model
Webinar To Explore 16-Week Implementation, Workforce Impact & Expansion Beyond Clinic Walls SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (October 3, 2026) – As behavioral health organizations face continued pressure to expand ...
Health PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Mothers’ Sleep Disorders Linked to Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Problems in Children
One of the largest studies ever conducted on maternal sleep and child brain development has found that women diagnosed with sleep disorders before or during pregnancy are significantly more likely to ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Hidden Eating Disorders in Autism: Review Finds Pica and ARFID Often Overlooked in Children
Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder face a markedly elevated risk of three little-known feeding and eating disorders — pica, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder and r ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Pankow Builders Completes 34,000-SF Behavioral Health Facility in Los Angeles
Pankow Builders and Los Angeles County open a 34,000-square-foot behavioral health facility at Los Angeles General Medical Center.
Diversity & CultureOct 2, 2026
LGBTQ+ Australians three times more likely to suffer mental health disorders
October is Mental Health Month: a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote everyday wellbeing. But new research from Monash University has found that LGBTQ+ Australians are as much as three ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit concludes with Islamabad Declaration
The two-day Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit 2026, organized by the Ministry of Health, concluded in Islamabad today with the issuance of the ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Colorado's Mental-Health Crisis Response and 988 Resources
A teenager in crisis on a bridge was helped by police. A Commerce City Police Department Facebook video shows officers helping a teenager in crisis on a bridge. A Department Built ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
An ‘onslaught of punches’: is this week the cost-of-living tipping point for many Australian households?
As more families report housing stress, declines in financial wellbeing and food insecurity, experts warn that the situation is not just an economic problem but a matter of public healthGet our breaking news email, free…
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Police detain self-harming woman during mental health crisis in Hollister
Police and mental health responders safely detained a suicidal woman following an hours-long standoff in Hollister on Sept. 26, according to authorities.
Forensic PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Court orders mental evaluation for 18-year charged in deadly shooting at local apartment
A mental evaluation has been ordered for an 18-year-old accused of killing a teen boy in a Dayton apartment.
AddictionOct 2, 2026
Substance-Use Disorders Linked to Sixfold Suicide Risk: Study
In my work as an addiction psychiatrist, I meet people whose lives have been severely affected by alcohol or drug use, often alongside other forms of ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Feeling wired? The truth about ‘nervous system resets’
The internet is full of warnings about our ‘dysregulated’ nervous systems. But, experts say, you don’t need to reset yours – you might just need to make it more flexible. Here’s how (and no, you don’t need an acupressure…
Clinical PsychologyOct 2, 2026
The Cornell rape case has put ketamine in the spotlight. What is it?
The woman who says she was raped at Cornell University alleged she was pressured to use the anesthetic ketamine. Here's what to know about the drug.
Cognitive PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Cognitive bias vs Renewed Hope Agenda: The state of Nigeria’s media at 66
By Oluwagbenga OyebanjiPsychology and neuroscience are two fields that have ignited my curiosity and attention recently. Psychiatry brought a new dimension to the study of the brain that allowed ...
TraumaOct 2, 2026
Ashland County Agencies Stand Together for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ASHLAND — Local law enforcement, prosecutors and victim advocates stood together for an annual photo opportunity organized