Child PsychologySep 29, 2026
Health scare leads to Brighton man's autism diagnosis at 64
A 65-year-old man was diagnosed with autism after a health scare led him to seek help from a mental health practitioner.
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ResearchSep 29, 2026
Children at risk for depression get “stuck” on sad faces
Depression may change which emotional faces children notice most, but the pattern appears to depend on family history. Children at higher familial risk became increasingly focused on sad faces, while lower-risk children…
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Maternal Mortality Reviews Drive Medicaid, Health Equity Changes
GAO report reveals how maternal mortality review committees are pressuring states to expand Medicaid and mental health services. Discover key findings.
AddictionSep 29, 2026
New Jersey Communities to Mark Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day on October 6
Communities across New Jersey will share information about opioid risks and prevention on Tuesday, October 6, as part of the 11th annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Organized by the (PDFNJ), this ...
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Leaving it all on the shore: Swimmers brave chilly SF Bay and navigate through addiction
Leaving it all on the shore In the cold waters of San Francisco Bay, some swimmers in addiction recovery find community and a way forward By Katie Hulse • Bay City News September 29, 2026 ED VALADEZ ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Suicide Prevention: Keeping the conversation going beyond September
September is Suicide Prevention Month, but mental health professionals say the conversation should continue long after the month comes to an end. For people who may be struggling, having someone ...
PsychologySep 29, 2026
Matric 2026: The psychology behind exam pressure
With Matric exams approaching, experts share practical guidance on exam anxiety, confidence, procrastination, expectations and emotional wellbeing.
AI & TechnologySep 29, 2026
GLP-1s Are Rewriting the Story of Weight Loss and Mental Health
One user, in a testimonial the company sent me, said that Mindful Art Break helped them “contemplate something other than weight loss.” Why, then, would a weight-loss company offer such a program?
TraumaSep 29, 2026
War shocks Ukrainian mental health with widespread trauma and PTSD
A national survey of Ukrainian residents provides one of the clearest estimates to date of the psychological impact of the ongoing war.
ResearchSep 29, 2026
Brain scans reveal which disorders are linked to faster brain aging
A massive MRI study found that Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, and addiction are associated with distinct patterns of accelerated brain aging. The strongest effects appeared in…
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
National Maternal Mental Health Accelerator Launches to Address Care Deserts
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health has launched the National Maternal Mental Health Accelerator in collaboration with more than 100 national, state, and local organizations to increase care ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Izla Women’s Foundation holds lecture on women’s mental health in Daramsuq
The Izla Women’s Foundation held a lecture titled Women’s Mental Health at its headquarters in the Bab Tuma neighborhood of Daramsuq (Damascus). The lecture was delivered by Dr. Ghina Najati, a ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Colorado awards nearly $170 million in rural health care grants
Colorado awards nearly $169.6 million in federal grants to expand rural health care services across 52 counties through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
ProfessionSep 29, 2026
BCACC launches first-of-its-kind Practicum Hub to strengthen B.C.'s future mental health workforce
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) has launched the BCACC Practicum Hub, a centralized platform designed to connect BCACC student members pursuing careers in clinical counselling and ...
School & EducationSep 29, 2026
Mental-health symposium 'helps empower' public-board students
A total of 400 elementary and secondary school students took part in the symposium, which ran from Sept. 21 to 25 ...
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Baltimore offers new round of opioid grants to neighborhood groups
This time Baltimore is doubling the amount it’s offering to local nonprofits, by awarding four million dollars in community grants. Each of the grants will be worth between $250,00 and $500,000. The ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 29, 2026
Perception, Psychedelics, and the Lap of Consciousness
What I think of as consciousness hygiene is not built in one night. Living from that place rather than merely visiting it requires sustained practice: yoga, meditation, breath, and self-inquiry. The ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Intermountain health primary children’s hospital behavioral health campus in Taylorsville marks one year of expanding access and hope for Utah families
One year after opening its doors, Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center-Taylorsville Campus is marking a milestone year ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
BD² announces third funding call for clinical sites to improve bipolar disorder care
Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) today announced its third call for applications for clinical sites to join the BD² Integrated Network.
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Montville Adolescent Center Expands Specialized Teen Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
TOWACO, NJ - September 29, 2026 - Montville Adolescent Center has expanded its specialized programs for teenagers struggling with substance use and mental health disorders in response to a growing ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2026
Allsup Highlights SSDI Support For Mental Health During Suicide Prevention Month
People unable to work because of serious mental health conditions may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits T.J. Geist, principal advocate at Allsup “Mental health conditions can ...
Clinical PsychologySep 29, 2026
Eating disorder cases are soaring, so why are countless women not receiving the help they need?
Eating disorders now affect 3.5 million people in the UK, so why are women still being told they're not 'ill enough' for treatment?
WorkplaceSep 29, 2026
Derby firm helps employers design workplaces that boost mental health
Employers are increasingly investing in nature-inspired office designs to improve mental health and productivity, according to Derby-based fit-out specialists DSP (Interiors).
PolicySep 29, 2026
After Failed Execution, Health Workers Say State’s Rules Flout Medical Ethics
The death penalty is legal in 27 states, and lethal injection is the primary method. That means involving medical professionals to store, test, and inject the drugs. After a botched execution in Tennessee, doctors and…
PolicySep 29, 2026
Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they’re working, volunteering, or studying starting Jan. 1. But Montana put the rules into effect early, and they’re sowing uncertainty and anxiety.
PolicySep 29, 2026
She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.
Autumn Daniels went to the hospital with a severe migraine. After four hours in the waiting room, she left to try a different facility — but the ER still charged her.
Child PsychologySep 29, 2026
The invisible performance of 'masking' ADHD symptoms is exhausting
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often discussed in terms of visible traits: fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness. But those are just the traits we can see.
Child PsychologySep 29, 2026
Prescriptions of ADHD medication for over-16s up by more than 200% in a decade
The prescription rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to over-16s in the Republic has increased by 211 per cent over the past 10 years, according to a new report from the ...
AddictionSep 29, 2026
Former alcoholic warns of three red flags that show you’re drinking more than socially
But how we do we know when drinking alcohol goes from an acceptable sociable habit to something much darker? One man, who knows all too well what an unhealthy dependency on alcohol looks like, has ...
Child PsychologySep 29, 2026
GLP-1, ADHD medication costs leading surge in drug insurance claims: report
Overall drug costs in Canada rose 9.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, a new report by private insurance company GreenShield said.