LGBTQ+ populationsMay 26, 2026
The emotional weight nobody warns you about: mental health and LGBTQ+ family building
Brian’s note to readers: I’m thrilled to co-author this post with Joey Guzman-Kuffel, a Licensed Marriage and Family ...
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Cognitive PsychologyMay 26, 2026
"Debate Over AI Consciousness Spreads... IBS: 'Scientific Criteria Must Be Re-examined First' [Reading Science]"
Amid growing claims that a wide range of entities—including animals, artificial intelligence (AI), fetuses, and brain organoids ...
Avoiding harmMay 26, 2026
Why 40% of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist
During several recent conversations, people have told me that they've stopped checking their phones in the morning. Not because ...
Threat-management teamsMay 26, 2026
Stress becoming major public health threat — psychologist
Stress is emerging fast as one of the most dangerous public health threats of modern life, quietly damaging mental health ...
Family & RelationshipsMay 26, 2026
USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down
USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme…
Child PsychologyMay 26, 2026
Chromosome 22q13 terminal deletion size is associated with relevant clinical features in a sample of 63 Italian patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is caused in the majority of cases by the loss or mutation of one allele of the SHANK3 gene, located in human chr 22q13.33. PMS displays large interindividual differences in clinical…
Child PsychologyMay 26, 2026
Comparative language performance in children and adolescents with 22q11.2ds syndrome and down syndrome
Genetically defined neurodevelopmental syndromes provide a framework for examining constraints on language development. This study compared language performance in children and adolescents with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome…
AddictionMay 26, 2026
From access to sustainability: understanding telemedicine-based buprenorphine induction through a RE-AIM lens
Telemedicine-Assisted Buprenorphine Induction (TABI) is a hybrid treatment model combining in-person initiation with remote follow-up, developed to improve access to opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT) in India…
NeuropsychologyMay 25, 2026
What Is a Neuropsychologist?
If you've been referred to a neuropsychologist, you may have wondered, "What is neuropsychology?" The word gives us part of what ...
PersonalityMay 25, 2026
What Is a Type A Personality?
Many traits of a type A personality lead to success in careers. You speak to people directly and say what you feel. You make ...
PsychologyMay 25, 2026
Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus
New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone. Scientists also…
AI & TechnologyMay 25, 2026
AI is learning human emotion — and it could change everything
Imagine this: you’re having a rough day, and as you slump onto the couch, you sigh loudly. Your smart assistant, instead of its ...
Child PsychologyMay 25, 2026
Emma Rhodes
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you ...
Family & RelationshipsMay 25, 2026
The Intergenerational Transmission of Parenting
Many parents who grew up in difficult homes carry a version of the same promise: They're not going to be with their own children ...
ProfessionMay 25, 2026
Why 40 per cent of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist
During several recent conversations, people have told me that they’ve stopped checking their phones in the morning. Not because ...
Social PsychologyMay 25, 2026
What It’s Like to Be…a Correctional Officer
Grinding through 16-hour shifts, standing behind inmates (never in front), and trying to stay human in an inhuman environment with Bill Farrell, a correctional officer in Massachusetts. What happens when an officer gets…
10 Conditions That Can Mimic Anxiety: Experts Explain
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, and dizziness can indicate anxiety or other medical issues Conditions like hyperthyroidism ...
Rehabilitation psychologyMay 25, 2026
Renew Psychology
It's time to reclaim your life. Using evidence-based treatment and science-backed principles to help you better understand ...
Midlife adultsMay 25, 2026
You Can Usually Tell A Woman Is Having A Midlife Crisis By These 5 Signs, Says Clinical Psychologist
No organism stays the same throughout its lifespan, and as they say, the only constant is change. I talk about midlife often, as ...
AddictionMay 25, 2026
Switching to alternative tobacco products during unsuccessful smoking quit attempts is not linked to improved quit intention or interest
Among adults who smoke cigarettes daily, attempts to quit smoking may involve using alternative tobacco products (ATPs) or evidence-based cessation aids, such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). This study examined…
AddictionMay 25, 2026
Recognising intoxication in healthcare: evidence, challenges, and implications
Intoxication is a common clinical presentation and is associated with increased risk of injury, self-harm, and premature mortality. It also complicates clinical care because patients who are intoxicated may provide…
Oncology centersMay 24, 2026
The Value of Mental Health Partnerships in Oncology Practice
Psychological morbidity is prevalent across diagnosis through survivorship, but under-screening and low mental health service ...
Co-parenting interventionsMay 24, 2026
Co-Parenting Counseling Therapists in New Jersey
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating ...
PsychologyMay 24, 2026
Scientists “recharge” damaged nerves to ease chronic pain
For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged…
ResearchMay 24, 2026
AI scans 400,000 Reddit posts and finds hidden Ozempic side effects
By analyzing over 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers discovered that users of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs frequently discussed unexpected symptoms like menstrual irregularities, chills, and hot flashes. The findings…
Attachment assessmentMay 24, 2026
Psychologists Say These 10 Everyday Behaviors Can Signal a Secure Attachment in Your Child
Developing a healthy bond, known as a secure attachment, with your children is crucial for their overall development. Not only ...
PsychologyMay 24, 2026
Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline
A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other…
TraumaMay 24, 2026
Trauma-informed care can heal struggling veterans and us all | Opinion
On Memorial Day I’d like to remember my brother, an Iraq War vet, by asking us to support one another more fully. Trauma-informed leadership matters.
NeuropsychologyMay 24, 2026
Knockout in zebrafish suggests a role of BDNF in behavioural and cognitive plasticity
An adaptive mechanism observed in virtually all living animals is the phenotypic plasticity, a phenomenon by which different phenotypes can develop from the same genotype depending on the environment experienced…
Clinical PsychologyMay 24, 2026
Systematic review exploring the quality of life of patients undergoing mental disorders treatment in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in eight people is diagnosed with mental disorders globally. Patient-reported outcomes and quality of life assessments are essential tools for evaluating…