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NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Is Alzheimer's Becoming A Women's Health Concern? Doctor Explains
Women make up a disproportionate share of people living with dementia. Longer life expectancy is one reason, but genetics, menopause, vascular health and unequal access to education and healthcare may ...
ResearchAug 19, 2026
Psychology says people who save loyalty points but rarely use them may value having options more than immediate rewards
The person who constantly collects loyalty points may not be interested in the reward alone. They may simply enjoy keeping thepossibility of a future reward open. That small distinction can reveal a ...
AddictionAug 19, 2026
How 14 years of alcohol addiction took a toll on 30-year-old Bugingo and his family
Innocent Bugingo, a 30-year-old, spent 14 years battling alcohol and drug addiction, a struggle that strained his relationship with his family and put his future at risk. Bugingo started drinking at ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
United2Prevent hosts 5th Annual Run to Prevent Suicide 5K and 1-mile run
United2Prevent invites the community to lace up their running shoes and join the 5th Annual Run to Prevent Suicide.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Air Pollution May Leave Alzheimer’s Mark on Your Brain
Breathing polluted air may affect more than the lungs and heart. A new study suggests that common outdoor air pollutants are also linked to changes in parts of the brain that are especially vulnerable ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Hidden Dementia Changes May Begin in Middle Age
A brain disease closely linked to dementia may begin much earlier than many people realize. Researchers in Finland found signs of Lewy body disease in some people over age 50 who had never been ...
Developmental PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Family Dynamics After the Welfare System: Lifelong Development, Adaptation, and Resilience
The transition from state protection systems into permanent family-based care - such as adoption or foster care - represents a pivotal shift that reshapes ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Exercise Done At Work May Have A Very Different Effect On Dementia Risk
Regular exercise has long been linked to decreased dementia risk. A 2022 paper found that just 3,800 steps a day may reduce your likelihood of developing dementia by 25%, with increasing benefits up ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
How Gov. Kelly can solidify her legacy of boosting mental health in Kansas | Opinion
The criminal justice system fails people with mental illness. Here’s one major step the outgoing governor can take. | Opinion ...
ProfessionAug 19, 2026
Ballmers Give $125 Million To University Of Oregon For Child Behavioral Health
Ballmer Group, co-founded by Connie and Steve Ballmer, is donating $125 million to the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health.
AI & TechnologyAug 19, 2026
Beyond AI scribes: Aisel raises €1.7M to tackle psychiatry’s capacity crisis
Its platform aims to surface the patient context clinicians need, without adding to an already overwhelming documentation burden.
Child PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Who Is Max Pemberton? NHS Psychiatrist Who Challenges Tenet That ADHD Is a Medical Condition
Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?' questions ADHD's status as a neurodevelopmental disorder, sparking controversy and backlash from ADHD UK and medical professionals.
Child PsychologyAug 19, 2026
ADHD charity urges viewers to complain about Channel 4 documentary
Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? backlash grows as charity urges viewers to complain - Documentary claims that the ‘current understanding of ADHD’ is ‘not supported by the evidence’ according to many ...
Child PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Channel 4 viewers left furious over 'shameful and dangerous' ADHD documentary
Viewers have complained in their droves over Channel 4's 'appalling' new documentary, The Great ADHD Myth?, which aired last night.
AI & TechnologyAug 19, 2026
As patients turn to AI, Pittsburgh’s mental health providers adapt
The use of AI chatbots for mental health support is growing faster than research and professional guidance. Some local providers are embracing the technology alongside patients, while others remain ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Loneliness is a health crisis, but doctors can’t cure it alone, analysis warns
Loneliness can seriously harm physical and mental health, but experts warn doctors cannot solve social isolation without broader community and policy changes.
TraumaAug 19, 2026
The dangers of oversharing your traumatic experiences on social media
Ever heard the term "trauma dumping"? It refers to when someone shares their traumatic experiences with another person in a way
Child PsychologyAug 19, 2026
How easy is it to get a diagnosis for ADHD?
The Great ADHD Myth? has been described as perhaps the most controversial show of the year after broadcasting on Channel 4 ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 19, 2026
How to resolve conflict: Clinical Psychologist shares advice
Bredenkamp’s Baby Brunch podcast this week – she and Clinical Psychologist Janine Boulle look at how parents can resolve conflict.
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Op-ed: Suicide prevention deserves year-round attention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This year, I believe we need to pay particular attention to our young people.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Physical activity protects brain health but only if you enjoy it, study says
Physical activity for leisure, such as walking, cycling and swimming is linked to a lower dementia risk, while the opposite applies to physical exertion as part of one's job, new research shows.
Social MediaAug 19, 2026
New Jersey moves to stop social media companies from targeting kids with addictive algorithms that keep them scrolling
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. When New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was running for office last ...
AddictionAug 19, 2026
São Paulo governor joins calls for ban on gambling in Brazil
São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas has joined the growing chorus of politicians calling for an end to betting in Brazil.
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
We cannot arrest our way out of a mental health crisis, in Kansas or elsewhere
For far too long, one of the greatest frustrations in law enforcement has been that we are often called because someone in our community is experiencing a substance use or mental health crisis and ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 19, 2026
Why does your child prefer one parent over the other? Psychology explains this common behavior and what it really means
Why does your child prefer one parent over the other? Children often prefer one parent over another based on changing needs and situations. Attachment theory explains this preference as seeking a ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Mental Health Assistance for Those Who Want to Live “Lifewell”
Mental health doesn't have to prevent adults from living their life well. Rogers Behavioral Health is launching a new program called "Lifewell" for those 55+ who are struggling with mental health.
Clinical PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Can women develop eating disorder for the first time during pregnancy? Gynaecologist shares what to know, early signs
Pregnancy isn’t always a positive body image journey. Gynaecologist explains the risk of new eating disorders. | Health ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Scientists create a brain-to-brain network that lets people communicate without words, offering a breakthrough for human communication
Scientists have demonstrated direct brain-to-brain communication using a system that transmitted information between people without speech, typing or physical gestures. The research led to ‘BrainNet,’ ...
PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Loss, Grief, and Eventually Joy Once Again
Posted August 18, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Over the course of my ten years of Psychology Today submissions, I have explored various topics within my own life’s journey. One of the most profound for me and…