School & EducationJul 9, 2026
Mental health isn't a topic, it's a practice
People often say there needs to be more talk about mental health. But what they don’t realize is that talking about mental health is not one big conversation.
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PsychologyJul 9, 2026
David Armstrong obituary
My colleague David Armstrong, who has died aged 91, spent more than six decades shaping the field of systems psychodynamics. With a rare knack for expressing complex ideas in simple language, he placed psychoanalytic…
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Depression Drug Approved by FDA Had 11 Failed Trials and an Advisory Committee Vote Against Approval
Rejected by the FDA four times; an advisory committee vote against approval. Yet in 2023, gepirone (Exxua) was approved for depression. The post Depression Drug Approved by FDA Had 11 Failed Trials and an Advisory…
Family & RelationshipsJul 9, 2026
Parents’ attachment to phone screens can lead to anxiety in children – study
Teens feel ‘devalued, dismissed or unimportant’ when parents snub them in favor of phones, new research finds ...
InfertilityJul 9, 2026
Infertility Psychologists and Therapists in New South Wales
In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors ...
Hoarding disorderJul 9, 2026
Hoarding Psychologists and Therapists in Brunswick East, VIC
I’m a clinical psychologist and educational/developmental psychologist with experience across public and community mental ...
Child PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Nobody Checks on the Autism Parents, The Mental Health Crisis | Miami Autism Dad
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Daniela Chaparro & Daniel Carles, 2 parents who turned their own experience with disability into work that serves other families. Daniela spent 20 years in ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 9, 2026
Yale psychologist Paul Bloom says chatbots could ease loneliness
Yale psychologist Paul Bloom suggests AI chatbots could ease isolation for millions, offering companionship while cautioning against replacing real human connections.
Cognitive PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Psychology says people who keep losing their handkerchiefs aren't always careless, they may be paying attention to something more important
At first glance, this habit may seem like carelessness or poor organization. Psychology suggests a more nuanced explanation. Frequently misplacing everyday items is often linked to the way the brain ...
Cognitive PsychologyJul 9, 2026
SleepJuly 9, 2026Early bird, night owl or something else? Five patterns may define how we sleep
For decades, many scientists thought our sleeping habits fit neatly into two categories: we were either night owls or early birds, with the latter group considered healthier overall. New research, though, shows there’s…
Anorexia nervosaJul 9, 2026
Psilocybin therapy shows potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in small trial
A small pilot study from the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin—the active ...
PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Personal goals motivated footballer Anthony Gordon to learn Spanish – a recipe for success
Finding a reason to learn that comes from within ourselves - intrinsic motivation - is key.
TraumaJul 9, 2026
After the rupture: How communities carry collective trauma and find healing
When tragedy strikes, entire communities can be left reeling. A UNSW researcher says recovery from collective trauma depends on the same force that often causes the harm: the actions of people.
CounselingJul 9, 2026
Multicultural counseling: Why finding a therapist who understands you matters
When choosing a therapist, it’s important to find someone you can trust with your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings
PersonalityJul 9, 2026
Women Who Wear Minimal Makeup Share These 9 Traits, According to Psychology
Women who wear minimal makeup often share personality traits linked to confidence, authenticity, and self-expression, according to psychology ...
Pediatric chronic illnessJul 9, 2026
Handspring Health raises $19M to expand virtual pediatric mental healthcare
Handspring Health, a virtual mental health clinic for children, young adults and families, announced it raised $19 million in ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Buffy’s Faith Traded Vampires For Veterans — Inside Eliza Dushku’s Life As a Psychedelic Therapist
Eliza Dushku spent 25 years playing the fighter - first as Buffy the Vampire Slayer's rogue slayer Faith, then across ...
Continuity of careJul 9, 2026
What Lies Beneath the Symptoms
Primary care physicians have quietly become the front door to mental healthcare, caring for patients whose physical health is profoundly influenced by their emotional well-being.
PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Psychology Says This Simple Shift Can Change How People See You
Psychology suggests that shifting your focus from yourself to others can transform first impressions. Here is how genuine curiosity and active listening make you more likeable, confident, and ...
Forensic PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Competency evaluation ordered for Ohio man accused of threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance
A competency evaluation has been ordered for a Toledo man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during a visit to Ohio earlier this year.
Health PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Surprising Mental Health Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
In contrast, one research trial using GLP-1 drugs on obese research subjects did not show a benefit from GLP-1 in the prevention of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior (Kor ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
UK Defence Medical Research: Infection, Care & Mental Health
The Defence Medical Research Strategy 2026–31 outlines how innovation in healthcare, mental health, casualty care and infection control can protect forces ...
ResearchJul 9, 2026
Household coordination can aid solar adoption
Coordination and active deliberation that includes the whole household can facilitate solar adoption. Interventions targeting energy adoption are likely to be more effective when they are designed to support collective…
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Men’s mental health matter
Men’s mental health is not a uniform issue; it is shaped by culture, ethnicity, and geography. In some cultures, traditional ...
Cognitive PsychologyJul 9, 2026
Happy Birthday, AI—and Happy Birthday to You Too, Psychology
While you're putting candles on your cake to celebrate the 70th birthday of artificial intelligence, don't forget to also mark the 70th birthday of cognitive science.
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Van Buren Community Mental Health awarded $1 million federal grant
Van Buren Community Mental Health, a public health service based in Paw Paw, has been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen mental health and sub ...
Anorexia nervosaJul 9, 2026
Researchers uncover hormone link between gut and brain in anorexia nervosa
People with anorexia nervosa have unusually high levels of a hormone called LEAP2 in their blood when they are in the acute phase ...
Social MediaJul 9, 2026
The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor
Social media can be a helpful source of health advice — but it can also spread misinformation. CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen helps you figure out the difference.
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share 70% of their genetic roots, landmark study finds
A landmark Nature study of 6 million people found schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share up to 70% of genetic risk The post Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Are Genetically More Similar Than ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
LA County Transitions to Behavioral Health Services Act
Los Angeles County transitions from Mental Health Services Act to Behavioral Health Services Act following Proposition 1, expanding substance use disorder services and $6.3 billion in bonds.