Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Pakistan lunches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035
On the occasion of Pakistan’s Global Mental Health Summit, the Government of Pakistan has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035 ...
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Health PsychologyOct 1, 2026
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Govt launches policy to bring mental healthcare closer to families
Around 24m people in Pakistan require psychiatric assistance, while there is fewer than one psychiatrist for every 500,000 people ...
Health PsychologyOct 1, 2026
Heat-related deaths in Phoenix rise, after two years of decline
Metro Phoenix has so far seen twice as many heat deaths as this time last year. Authorities are trying to understand why and how to intervene.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Scientists have linked loneliness and the desire for thinness with depression in girls
Teenage girls are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts than boys, and some of the differences may be related to loneliness and the desire to be thinner. Research also ...
NeuropsychologyOct 1, 2026
How the Biological Clock Tells the Brain It’s Time to Wake Up
Scientists identify a neural circuit linking the biological clock to dopaminergic neurons and the mushroom body to control wakefulness.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Women’s Mental Health Club provides support, empowerment for women
The Women’s Mental Health Club, or WMHC, brings mental health resources and support for women. Founded last semester by five students, the club aims to decrease the mental health stigma while ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
South Korea's Financial Services Commission Awards ₩18 Million (approximately $13,000) to 3 Employees for Suicide Prevention, Youth Savings, and AI Security Work
South Korea's Financial Services Commission held its third annual FSC Awards ceremony on the 2nd, granting a total of 18 million won ...
Health PsychologyOct 1, 2026
'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
Health PsychologyOct 1, 2026
A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Dead set: Indian video games are tackling loss, grief and mental health
A dead father, a missing partner, a grandma whom you miss... these Indian games about grief deliver a gut punch, but help you cope ...
Diversity & CultureOct 1, 2026
Congress funds restoration of vital LGBTQ youth ‘press 3’ services
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has restored its specialized 'Press 3' services for LGBTQ youth following a legislative effort led by Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi to ...
NeuropsychologyOct 1, 2026
Brain Wiring Changes Distinguish Early Alzheimer’s from Normal Aging
A new study reveals functional brain wiring changes separate Alzheimer's from normal aging before symptoms appear.
NeuropsychologyOct 1, 2026
Why Past Trauma Amplifies Future Stress
A new study discovers a brain circuit in the anterior hypothalamus acting as a "volume knob" that dials up future stress reactivity after trauma.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk returns to Greenville
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host its annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk this Saturday to raise awareness and support local suicide prevention efforts.
ResearchOct 1, 2026
Early-life sugar restriction tied to better mental health in adulthood
A recent study using the end of post-war UK food rationing suggests that restricting sugar from conception to age two is linked to a significantly lower risk of developing anxiety and depression in adulthood.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
NC orgs secure veteran suicide prevention VA funds
A funding package of $1.5 million will go toward veteran suicide prevention in the fiscal year beginning in 2027. On Thursday, The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that two organizations, […] ...
NeuropsychologyOct 1, 2026
Computational Model Decodes Color Vision Variability
A new computational model reveals why modern wide-gamut displays look different to different viewers due to retinal cone variability and lens aging.
Clinical PsychologyOct 1, 2026
Psychotherapy within month of cancer diagnosis tied to lower death risk
Psychotherapy underutilized compared to medication Despite stronger observed survival benefits, psychotherapy reached only 3% of depressed patients within four weeks of diagnosis, compared to 32.5% ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 1, 2026
Talkiatry Expands Therapy Nationwide, Now Available Alongside Psychiatric Care in All 50 States
With more than 400 therapists credentialed across the country, working in tandem with the company's 800+ full-time psychiatrists, Talkiatry spans more than 100 insurers, covers over 170 million lives, ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis, California and NBA Champion Team Up on New Law to Get Coaches Into the Game
This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1626, bipartisan legislation that will put mental health and substance use disorder training in the hands of youth sports coaches.
Clinical PsychologyOct 1, 2026
"Psychedelic therapy important development in mental health practice," says BPS
Responding to the BBC News feature which details the rise of psychedelic therapy, the BPS's Division of Clinical Psychology England Chair Dr Ryan Kemp said: "Psychedelic therapy is an exciting and ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit opens in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit 2026 opened in Islamabad on Thursday with the launch of the National Mental Health Policy, ...
Diversity & CultureOct 1, 2026
LGBTQ+ Australians Three Times More Likely To Suffer Mental Health Disorders, New Study Finds
A new study out of Monash University has found that LGBTQ+ Australians are three times more likely to experience mental health disorders.
WorkplaceOct 1, 2026
Mental health claims now Australia's fastest-growing compensation category
New data reveals psychological injuries are rising faster than any other workplace condition, with mental health claims up 161% over the past decade ...
WorkplaceOct 1, 2026
Mental Health Support Programs Are Increasing Scope
Mental Health America's Bell Seal award winners are now offering recovery programs to deal with substance abuse.
Clinical PsychologyOct 1, 2026
From Trauma to the Table: How Anxiety and Body Distress Steer Childhood Abuse Survivors Toward Two Different Eating Disorders
A new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders offers one of the most detailed maps to date of how childhood sexual abuse may ripple forward into adult eating pathology, and the routes it ...
AddictionOct 1, 2026
Stunning: DraftKings’ Alleged AI Addiction Playbook Exposed
Spread the love“`html Imagine a scenario where the games you play, the entertainment you seek, are quietly studying you. Not just your preferences, but your vulnerabilities, your habits, your weak ...
AddictionOct 1, 2026
Why Some Teenagers Are More Vulnerable to Addiction Than Others
Teenage addiction is rarely explained by one factor. Recent research shows how early substance use, childhood adversity, brain development, peer influence and changing drug potency can alter risk.
AddictionOct 1, 2026
Into Action Recovery Centers Announces Expanded Access to Addiction Treatment Services in Houston
Into Action Recovery Centers announces expanded access to its continuum of addiction treatment services in Houston, providing structured care for adults ...