Opioid-use disordersMay 5, 2026
New opioid use disorder guide combines Western science and Indigenous knowledge
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AddictionMay 5, 2026
Kava (Piper methysticum) consumption patterns and conceptualizations: results from an online survey
‘Kava,’ or ‘kava kava,’ (Piper methysticum) is a psychoactive plant indigenous to the Pacific Islands. Historical consumption is reported to provide anxiolytic and sedating effects. In regions where kava is native, it…
AddictionMay 5, 2026
A thematic analysis of caregiver engagement in adolescent substance use treatment
Background While caregiver engagement is a critical component of adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, it is often limited in practice. Existing research on barriers and facilitators to caregiver engagement…
Mental HealthMay 5, 2026
Diagnostic accuracy of IHDS and MoCA in screening for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders among adults living with HIV in Ethiopia
Background HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) remain prevalent among adults living with HIV, even in the era of sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART). Accurate screening for HAND remains a challenge in…
Child PsychologyMay 5, 2026
Impulsivity in adolescents with MDD and non-suicidal self-injury: a multimodal assessment using psychometric, behavioral, and neurophysiological measures
To investigate multidimensional impulsivity and its neuroelectrophysiological correlates in adolescents with depression and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). A case–control study was conducted including three groups…
Psychedelic Therapy EO Is a Major Step for Mental Health, but Access Barriers Remain, Experts Say
Federal directives deploy priority review vouchers, earlier DEA rescheduling, and ARPA-H matching funds to compress development ...
AddictionMay 4, 2026
[Webinar] The Neurobiology of Relapse and Models to Support Recovery
This webinar presented a foundational overview of the neurobiology of addiction, highlighting how changes in the brain shape behavior, decision-making, and vulnerability to relapse. Speakers explained environmental…
Family & RelationshipsMay 4, 2026
This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins…
Racial traumaMay 4, 2026
'The Cost of Healing in Silence': How racial trauma impacts Black mental health today
S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , a conversation about how a culturally competent therapist can ...
Child PsychologyMay 4, 2026
The Child Mind Institute Names Dr. Vera Feuer as Chief Clinical Officer
Feuer brings more than two decades of clinical leadership to inaugural role New York, NY – The Child Mind Institute, an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children affected by mental health…
SiblingsMay 4, 2026
Supporting Siblings in Foster Care
This post was co-written with Daniel Pollack, MSW, JD. Sometimes one or more siblings in a family are placed in foster care.
PsychologyMay 4, 2026
Scientists reveal creatine’s hidden power beyond muscle gains
Creatine might be famous in the gym, but its real story is far more interesting. Naturally produced in the body, it helps power cells by rapidly regenerating ATP—the fuel that keeps muscles, the brain, and even the heart…
PsychologyMay 4, 2026
This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appear
A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test—by tracking how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that accelerated aging in monocytes, a type of white blood cell, is closely…
Disaster mental healthMay 4, 2026
Mental Health Impacts of Nuclear Disasters
The mental health sequelae of nuclear accidents encompass acute, mid-term and long-term effects including elevated levels of ...
Positive PsychologyMay 4, 2026
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Mental Health
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) encompass structured programmes that cultivate present-moment awareness through formal ...
Older adultsMay 4, 2026
Art Therapy Interventions for Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Art therapy encompasses a spectrum of creative modalities—visual art production, guided art appreciation and multimodal ...
Health PsychologyMay 4, 2026
Sleep Deprivation and Oxidative Stress Mechanisms
Sleep serves a fundamental restorative function by attenuating the accumulation of oxidative damage that arises during prolonged ...
PsychologyMay 4, 2026
Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide—best known for treating diabetes and driving weight loss under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may also deliver a surprising mental health boost. In a massive study tracking nearly 100,000…
Family & RelationshipsMay 4, 2026
Alzheimer’s drugs may not work and could raise brain risks
Drugs designed to clear amyloid beta from the brain—once seen as a promising path to slowing Alzheimer’s—may not actually help patients in any meaningful way, according to a major review of over 20,000 participants. Even…
PolicyMay 4, 2026
School psychologists push for licensure expansion to fill gaps in mental health services
Glens Falls “man in black” sparks social media debate over suspicious behavior For the past two weeks, photos and videos of a ...
Religious and spiritual communitiesMay 4, 2026
The impact of religious participation on mental health: Insights from experts
NEW YORK (AP) — The relationship between religion and mental health remains complex as various denominations face internal ...
Insanity evaluationsMay 4, 2026
Not guilty by reason of insanity: What this controversial verdict means
The Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project covers mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group. The Seattle ...
AI validationMay 4, 2026
Dual Trend Of Using AI As Your Mental Health Advisor On Both A Scheduled Basis And Also Impromptu
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and ...
AddictionMay 4, 2026
Microcosting the optimization of PrEP implementation among sexual and gender minority individuals with a substance use disorder
Aim Substance Use Disorder (SUD) increases HIV risk and is often a barrier to advancement along the PrEP Care Continuum. In the United States ~ 40,000 new HIV diagnoses occur annually, the majority among sexual and…
TraumaMay 3, 2026
Mental health support for domestic abuse hub
The scheme hopes to respond earlier, build trust and ensure people receive safe and accessible support Mental health ...
Mental HealthMay 3, 2026
Centre revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, adds mental health, NCD screening
New Delhi: The Centre has expanded the scope of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) to include screening for mental ...
Child welfareMay 3, 2026
4 child psychologists reveal the key quality grandparents should prioritize
You may have waited for years to become a grandparent, or maybe you fell into the role quickly. Either way, you might have landed ...
AddictionMay 3, 2026
Nutritional Interventions Against Opioid Addiction
Opioid use disorders (OUDs) constitute a major global public health challenge, characterized by high relapse rates, overdose risk ...
Cognitive PsychologyMay 3, 2026
The brain may use dopamine to bend time and shape memory
Ever heard of getting a "dopamine hit" from something you enjoy? These exciting moments also appear to influence memory, although ...
Community psychologyMay 3, 2026
Nearly Every State Raised Medicaid Mental Health Rates. Now What?
Recent increases in Medicaid mental health reimbursement represent one of the most widespread state-level efforts to address ...