Seasonal affective disorderNov 5, 2025
Tips for fighting seasonal affective disorder, winter blues
As the clocks fall back for the end of daylight saving time and the season moves closer to winter, many people are often struck ...
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PersonalityNov 5, 2025
Different approaches assessing mental representations of the mother-child-relationship in borderline personality disorder: how do mothers talk about their children?
Mothers with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are assumed to perceive difficulties in the relationship towards their children. However, a detailed and comprehensive investigation on how mothers with BPD reflect and…
NeuropsychologyNov 4, 2025
New 'brain atlases' may change fight against Alzheimer's, MS
Scientists say they need better access to human brain tissue to understand how dementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, autism, multiple ...
ResearchNov 4, 2025
Cancer cell therapies: global clinical trial trends and emerging directions
Cancer Research Institute, New York, NY, USA. The cancer cell therapy landscape continues to evolve rapidly. In 2024, the first ...
Health PsychologyNov 4, 2025
Walking may be the brain’s best defense against Alzheimer’s
Walking a few thousand steps daily may help hold off Alzheimer’s for years, a Mass General Brigham study found. Even moderate physical activity slowed both cognitive decline and the buildup of harmful tau proteins in the…
Mental HealthNov 4, 2025
Breakthrough brain discovery reveals a natural way to relieve pain
Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, showing the brain’s…
ProfessionNov 4, 2025
Ethical concerns and lack of data leave adolescent psychedelic therapy largely unexplored
There is a growing interest within the medical community in the use of psychedelic therapies to treat conditions ranging from ...
Perinatal mental healthNov 4, 2025
Meta-analysis evaluates effectiveness of various psychological therapies for perinatal depression
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of psychological therapies for perinatal depression, the most ...
Books and publishingNov 4, 2025
Psychologist who's read 500 books shares 10 tips to be happier
A psychologist who has studied more than 500 books has shared her 10 essential tips for moving forward, finding happiness and ...
School & EducationNov 4, 2025
Scientists find mind trick that unlocks lost memories
Researchers found that embodying a digital, childlike version of one’s own face helps unlock vivid childhood memories. This illusion strengthens the connection between bodily self-perception and autobiographical recall…
Mental HealthNov 3, 2025
How teen friendships may predict self harm
Most of us know what it's like to be a teenager at school—and how it feels to fit into (or fall outside of) a school's social ...
AddictionNov 3, 2025
How Online Sports Betting Is Fueling a New Wave of Addiction
On her first day of Intro to Psychology in 2012, Mia* struck up a conversation with a fellow freshman named Jack. The two formed ...
School & EducationNov 3, 2025
A groundbreaking brain map could revolutionize Parkinson’s treatment
Duke-NUS scientists unveiled BrainSTEM, a revolutionary single-cell map that captures the full cellular diversity of the developing human brain. The project’s focus on dopamine neurons provides crucial insight for…
Public speakingNov 3, 2025
Rethinking Who Can Be Called a Psychologist
Source: ChatGPT/Customized by Author What's In a Name? The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO ...
Family & RelationshipsNov 3, 2025
Alzheimer’s might be powered by a broken sleep-wake cycle
Disrupted sleep patterns in Alzheimer’s disease may be more than a symptom—they could be a driving force. Researchers at Washington University found that the brain’s circadian rhythms are thrown off in key cell types…
Autism spectrum disorderNov 3, 2025
How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
EDITOR’S NOTE: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The ...
Decision scienceNov 3, 2025
Why good sleep is essential for a healthy mind: Top psychologist explains the science behind rest and resilience
Health risks of poor sleep habits: When sleep quality declines, people often experience anxiety, irritability, or even depressive ...
Workforce planningNov 2, 2025
The Thinning Psychologist Workforce in Canada
The data is in, and the conclusion is inescapable: Canada is in the midst of a severe mental health crisis, and our greatest ...
School & EducationNov 2, 2025
Alarming surge in memory problems among young adults
Cognitive struggles are climbing across the U.S., especially among young and economically disadvantaged adults. Rates of self-reported cognitive disability nearly doubled in people under 40 between 2013 and 2023…
CounselingNov 2, 2025
So you want to try psychotherapy. But what does it actually do?
From psychoanalysis to existential therapy, there’s a bewildering variety of approaches – with one thing in common Sam came ...
Dependent-adult abuseNov 1, 2025
Elder or Dependent Adult Neglect
When a caregiver fails to meet the needs of an elderly person who cannot care for themselves, neglect can result. Sometimes the ...
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorderNov 1, 2025
Restrictive Eating May Be Linked to Developmental Difficulties
Children with avoidant/restrictive food intake were significantly more likely than control individuals to have developmental ...
Positive PsychologyNov 1, 2025
Resetting the body’s rhythm could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
Researchers discovered that altering the body’s natural rhythm can help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s damage. By turning off a circadian protein in mice, they raised NAD+ levels and reduced harmful tau buildup. The…
Hostage and crisis negotiationOct 31, 2025
Experts call for psychological autopsy to understand Powai hostage-taker Rohit Arya’s mindset
In the aftermath of the Powai hostage crisis, mental health professionals have urged that a psychological autopsy be conducted to ...
School & EducationOct 31, 2025
Counselor discusses mental health impacts of workplace bullying
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - When bullying comes to mind, the first thought may be about bullying in a school setting among kids ...
Social PsychologyOct 31, 2025
Your ZIP Code could reveal your risk of dementia
People living in socially and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods may face higher dementia risks, according to new research from Wake Forest University. Scientists found biological signs of Alzheimer’s and vascular…
Risk managementOct 31, 2025
Early Cannabis Use Poses Risks to Physical and Mental Health
Researchers compared the effects of cannabis on the physical and mental health of teens who started using cannabis before and ...
Food insecurityOct 31, 2025
Food Insecurity Harms Child Development
This week, more than 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, are set to lose their monthly food benefits as part of ...
Adolescent psychologyOct 31, 2025
AI Companions and Teen Mental Health Risks
Character.ai has announced that starting Nov. 25, 2025, users under 18 will no longer be able to chat with AI companions on the ...
Complex traumaOct 31, 2025
Calm Health, LifeStance Health partner for users with complex mental health needs
Calm Health, a clinical mental health platform powered by meditation app Calm, is partnering with LifeStance Health to guide its ...