Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Record-Breaking Heat’s Hidden Costs—6 Habits Worsening Mental Health
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ResearchJul 20, 2026
Unsupervised AI chatbot use may unintentionally reinforce psychiatric symptoms
A new paper suggests that using everyday AI chatbots for emotional support might unintentionally worsen psychiatric symptoms. Without clinical supervision, these digital companions could reinforce unhelpful habits like…
AddictionJul 20, 2026
Adam Multz is expanding access to addiction and mental health treatment by redefining the patient experience
Adam Multz is the founder and CEO of Diamond Recovery Group, a multi-state behavioral healthcare organization operating addiction and mental health treatment facilities across Florida, Georgia, New ...
NeuropsychologyJul 20, 2026
A Neuroscience Perspective on the Concept of Self in IFS
Internal Family Systems aims to release compassion (Self-energy) inside and out. Neuroscience describes the balanced brain, which produces Self-energy and fosters a nimble mind.
Diversity & CultureJul 20, 2026
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month highlights need for care and support
July is Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which focuses on improving access to care, addressing systemic health disparities and breaking ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Largest genetic analysis of borderline personality disorder identifies 11 risk regions and nine genes
An international team led by the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has presented the largest genome-wide association study on borderline personality disorder to date. Data from about ...
AddictionJul 20, 2026
Mum’s gambling addiction leaves Singapore family homeless, teen turns to Reddit for help
"I am completely exhausted," wrote a Singaporean teen who says their mother's gambling addiction has left the family drowning in debt and struggling to survive. This article (Mum’s gambling addiction ...
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Suicide by Police: Shootings raise questions about mental health crisis
Officers faced with split-second decisions as deadly confrontations involving mental health crises rise ...
Cognitive PsychologyJul 20, 2026
AnthropologyJuly 20, 2026Neanderthals may have been just as smart as modern human peers
Neanderthals flourished across Eurasia for more than 300,000 years before the arrival of anatomically modern humans, only to vanish after just a few thousand years of coexistence. Scientists have long proposed that…
NeuropsychologyJul 20, 2026
Scientists Say "Toxic Waste" in the Brain May Be Driving Dementia and ALS
Brain urea buildup appears in 7 neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS and FTD, raising hopes for a shared treatment target.
Forensic PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Boise Greenbelt murder case
A judge ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Ross Wardlaw, who is charged in the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst, following a preliminary hearing in Ada County court.
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Rethinking the campus mental health “crisis”: 3 things journalists should know
A developmental psychologist who studies college student mental health explains why it's time to retire the "kids these days" narrative.
Forensic PsychologyJul 20, 2026
‘Could be a competency issue’ with Boise Greenbelt murder suspect. Evaluation next
The judge presiding over Monday’s brief hearing said there “could be a competency issue” in Ross Wardlaw’s criminal case.
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Why do we procrastinate?
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques
Researchers have uncovered a surprising culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: the brain’s own immune cells. In mice with amyloid plaques, overactive microglia triggered inflammation that kept the brain from…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderJul 20, 2026
No, You Don’t Need an ADHD Eval—But You Might Want One
ADHD diagnosis doesn’t require a psychological evaluation, but skipping one may mean missing other conditions.
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
“Assault” and “Torture”: Patients Recall the Institutional Violence of Forced Drugging
A new article published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology finds that patients often experience forced drugging in psychiatric contexts as dehumanizing and violent. Patients also reported feeling powerless and…
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Moment of Clarity Launches New Educational Resource Explaining the Role of Outpatient Mental Health Services
SANTA ANA, CA - July 20, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Moment of Clarity has published a new educational resource designed to ...
CounselingJul 20, 2026
Midday Interview: The impact of father-daughter relationships
Counseling Psychologist Dr. Charlotte Michelle Sanchez joined WRBL to discuss the impact of father-daughter relationships.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Addressing Complexity in Nicotine Use Treatment
Tobacco and nicotine use remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Although combustible tobacco use has declined, roughly one in five adults ...
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who get emotional while watching movies or TV aren't emotionally weak: What this behavior means, the psychology behind it, and the life lessons it offers
Psychology says people who get emotional while watching movies or TV aren't emotionally weak or unable to control their feelings. Research suggests that emotional reactions to fictional stories are ...
Binge-eating disorderJul 20, 2026
The truth about binge eating disorder: 8 myths and 8 facts
Binge eating disorder is the one of most misunderstood eating disorders, experts say. Here, mental health pros separate fact from fiction.
Diversity & CultureJul 20, 2026
7 things LGBTQ+ people should know about major depressive disorder
Treatment for depression matters, but not just any care will do. Find out what LGBTQ+ people should know about getting help.
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
The rave secret: why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits
For those who are burned out, perimenopausal, or both, dancing all night can be a panacea. It’s great exercise, lowers stress, boosts energy and provides connection. No wonder so many are doing itIt’s 4am and I’m in a…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Pregnant Woman’s Roadside Death Triggers Push To Reopen Mississippi Delta Hospital
The deaths of Harmony Ball-Stribling and her unborn daughter five years ago have galvanized local leaders determined to reopen a Mississippi Delta hospital. But once a rural community loses a hospital, bringing it back…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Doctors ‘Cringe’ at Possibility of Documenting Which Medicaid Enrollees Too Sick To Work
Final regulations on Medicaid work requirements say enrollees must regularly obtain documentation — possibly from medical professionals — to prove that they’re too sick to work. Doctors say the rules put them in a tough…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Violence Repeatedly Erupts at Dementia Care Facilities Despite Warnings, Inspections Show
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. A KFF Health News examination of health reports and court records shows how…
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Inquest begins into Jesse Deacon’s fatal shooting by police, three years after his death
The 43-year-old Sydney man was fatally shot within a minute of police knocking on his door, court hearsNew South Wales police fatally shot a man who was self-harming in a Sydney public housing estate within a minute of…
Cognitive PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Psychology says your brain craves gossip for a surprising reason and it may have helped you to survive
Psychology says the brain craves gossip because humans are naturally curious about other people and the social world around them. At the same time, experts stress that curiosity should be balanced ...
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
1 Habit That Kills Motivation for Most Adults
Internal motivation doesn’t have to be manufactured. It surfaces when approval is no longer the entry fee for action.