Psychotherapy notesMay 6, 2026
Can Patients Access Their Psychotherapy Notes?
When patients receive services from mental health professionals (MHPs), they have a right to informed consent (Barsky, 2023).
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LGBTQ+ populationsMay 6, 2026
1 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth attempted suicide in past year, survey finds
Young queer people are struggling with their mental health − and what a leading LGBTQ+ organization calls discriminatory ...
Stigma reductionMay 6, 2026
Breaking the stigma of mental health treatment
Mental health struggles are more common than many people realize, and experts say one of the most important steps toward healing ...
Health PsychologyMay 6, 2026
Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that's right for you
After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health.
Employment litigationMay 6, 2026
Employee mental health concerns now at the core of workplace litigation
There has been a quiet but unmistakable shift in Canadian workplaces — one that many employers do not fully grasp until it is ...
Health PsychologyMay 6, 2026
Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse
A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world’s most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that trimming a damaged meniscus—a procedure long believed to relieve pain—offers no real benefit…
Child developmentMay 6, 2026
Are you sabotaging your child’s mental health? Psychologist reveals 5 ways to turn things around
While there are myriad ways your parents can fail you, an expert has revealed a five-pack of formative, finer points that they ...
Clinical PsychologyMay 6, 2026
Trump’s executive order on psychedelics is the right move. But is my field ready for it?
I have spent the last 10 years of my life investigating psychedelics as novel treatments for mental health conditions. When ...
NeuropsychologyMay 6, 2026
Domain-general behavioral gains and neural correlates of cognitive training in healthy populations: a neuroimaging meta-analysis
Preventive strategies to promote cognitive health are increasingly prioritized, yet the extent to which cognitive training yields domain-general behavioral gains and neural correlates remains unclear. Here we conducted a…
Child PsychologyMay 6, 2026
The Electronic Psychiatric Semi-structured Interview for Children and Adolescents (EPSI-C): development and psychometric evaluation of an open-access DSM-5-based diagnostic instrument
Standardized diagnostic interviews are essential tools for accurate assessment in child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP). However, many existing interviews are restricted by licensing costs, platform dependencies, limited…
Child PsychologyMay 6, 2026
Less is more? A hybrid machine learning and psychometric approach to identifying clinically relevant psychopathology in Chinese youth using the Child Behaviour Checklist
Screening for psychiatric risk in youth at the population level is often constrained by resource limitations and lengthy assessment tools. This study aimed to develop a reduced, psychometrically robust subset of Child…
Mental HealthMay 5, 2026
Heat stress and mental health: Expert explains how rising temperatures affect your mood, sleep, and brain function
You may have noticed - or even experienced yourself - that as temperatures rise, so does irritability. The scorching heat doesn't ...
TestimonyMay 5, 2026
The role of expert psychological testimony in modern criminal defense
Expert psychological testimony can transform your criminal defense by establishing whether you possessed the mental capacity to ...
WorkplaceMay 5, 2026
A preventable mining disease is still spreading through global pits as demand for critical minerals grows
Researchers from National Jewish Health have conducted what is believed to be the largest systematic review of silicosis in mineral miners. Silicosis is an irreversible lung disease caused by the inhalation of respirable…
ResearchMay 5, 2026
Breakthrough biomaterial heals tissue from the inside out
Scientists have developed a breakthrough injectable biomaterial that travels through the bloodstream to repair damaged tissue from within, reducing inflammation and jumpstarting healing. In animal studies, it…
Civil commitmentMay 5, 2026
Why wasn't the MAC car bomber forced into mental health treatment?
Whitman did give up guns to law enforcement under extreme risk protective orders, better known as a "red flag" law, but he turned ...
ResearchMay 5, 2026
The dark side of weight loss drugs: Ozempic's surprising hidden cost
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are often celebrated as game-changing solutions—but new research reveals a surprising social twist. People who lose weight using these medications may actually face more…
Cognitive PsychologyMay 5, 2026
Cognitive Science
"Cognitive science called to me because it took every academic interest and showed me a real-life application," said one UB student.
AddictionMay 5, 2026
Understanding Addiction: The Basics
by Jessica Hulsey In my book Understanding Addiction, I dig into key topics about addiction and answer common questions that family members and caregivers have about substance use disorders (SUD), the medical term for…
Relapse preventionMay 5, 2026
Relapse Prevention, Second Edition: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors
https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1521/jj.41115760 Your institution does not have access to this book on JSTOR. Try searching on ...
AI chatbotsMay 5, 2026
An AI chatbot posed as a licensed mental health provider, and Pennsylvania is suing the company behind it
Pennsylvania is suing an AI chatbot, claiming its characters posed as licensed medical professionals to talk to people about ...
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapyMay 5, 2026
Mindfulness and Acceptance: Expanding the Cognitive-Behavioral Tradition
https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1521/jj.41115734 Your institution does not have access to this book on JSTOR. Try searching on ...
Problematic internet useMay 5, 2026
Problematic social media use is linked to how feelings of freedom relate to mental health
A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media suggests that problematic social media use alters how our ...
Social MediaMay 5, 2026
How social media affects mental health, and why it’s complicated
The digital media that people consume can influence not only their thoughts, but it can also have a major impact on behavior ...
NeuropsychologyMay 5, 2026
Psychedelic science breakthrough: Increased brain entropy from psilocybin predicts lasting psychological insight and well-being
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that a single high dose of psilocybin can cause lasting ...
Mindfulness-based stress reductionMay 5, 2026
Can mindfulness ease stress and pain?
Your mind craves rest, but you can't turn it off. The to-do list loops. A friend's awkward response plays on repeat. And worries ...
Positive PsychologyMay 5, 2026
Wellness Psychology Clinic (Telehealth Clinic)
Wellness Psychology Clinic offers professional psychological support in Sydney and via telehealth across Australia. We provide ...
PovertyMay 5, 2026
MENTAL HEALTH CRITICAL TO BREAKING CYCLES OF POVERTY, GLOBAL NONPROFIT SAYS
KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, international nonprofit Unbound is ...
PolicyMay 5, 2026
Study finds employer‑funded virtual mental health care could save Canada $22 billion a year
MONTREAL, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ - Expanding access to employer‑funded virtual mental health care could reduce the economic impact ...
School & EducationMay 5, 2026
Scientists say travel could slow aging and boost your health
A new study suggests travel could be a surprisingly powerful anti-aging tool. By viewing tourism through the lens of entropy, researchers found that positive travel experiences may help the body stay balanced and…