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Family & RelationshipsSep 3, 2025
Women’s Reasons For Choosing Careers In Sex Work
Many have claimed that sex work is the oldest profession in the world (Ditmore, 2011, as cited in Bloomberg et al., 2025); however, it remains a highly controversial and stigmatized career choice. Some people believe…
Diversity & CultureSep 3, 2025
Southern Africa: Queer mental health
The relationship between Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans Queer (LGBTQ) folks and the mental health care sector is sour. Mental health ...
Mental HealthSep 3, 2025
WHO calls for mental health action as global cases reach one billion
Two reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) have revealed that more than one billion individuals worldwide live with ...
Mental HealthSep 3, 2025
Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease
Overactivation of dopamine neurons may directly drive their death, explaining why movement-controlling brain cells degenerate in Parkinson’s. Mice with chronically stimulated neurons showed the same selective damage seen…
Mental HealthSep 3, 2025
Why Alzheimer’s attacks the brain’s memory hub first
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damage. Their work focuses on calcium signaling and how it might trigger breakdowns in…
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
WHO warns of global mental health crisis
• Data shows over 1bn people worldwide live with mental health disorders; anxiety and depression are the second leading cause ...
AI-assisted documentationSep 2, 2025
Why Your Provider May Be Using AI for Documentation
If you’ve recently noticed that your psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or nurse practitioner is using artificial ...
Seasonal affective disorderSep 2, 2025
We Did a Deep Dive Into the Best Seasonal Depression Treatments Out There. Here Are Our Top 10.
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Positive PsychologySep 2, 2025
How the Science of Resilience Has Evolved
You’ve seen it on posters, heard it in commencement speeches, maybe even told your kids to “be resilient.” But what does ...
AI & TechnologySep 2, 2025
Here's everything you need to know about online therapy at BetterHelp
BetterHelp is a large, online-only therapy platform designed to make professional counseling more accessible. The service costs ...
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail
A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality, mood, and pain management over 18 months. Most participants reported better…
Positive PsychologySep 2, 2025
Scientists reveal how breathwork unlocks psychedelic bliss in the brain
High-ventilation breathwork with music can evoke psychedelic-like states, shifting blood flow in the brain and reducing negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool…
Jury consultationSep 2, 2025
When Jury Duty Becomes a Mental Health Crisis
Jury duty is often described as the highest form of civic service, with ordinary citizens stepping into the courtroom to ...
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
Why schizophrenia may be ‘the most devastating of mental illnesses’
For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia felt like pure common sense. It was February 2002, and the 20-year-old art student ...
Positive PsychologySep 2, 2025
Powerful new painkiller ADRIANA shows promise in ending opioid dependence
Japanese scientists have developed ADRIANA, a non-opioid painkiller that could provide powerful relief without the dangers of addiction. With successful trials already completed, large U.S. studies are now underway…
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
Stronger weed, higher risk? Potent THC linked to psychosis and addiction
A sweeping review of nearly 100 studies has raised concerns about the mental health impacts of high-potency cannabis products. Researchers found strong links to psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder, while…
Cognitive PsychologySep 2, 2025
Cultivating Ethical Attention in Psychology
This post is Part 2 of a series. In Part 1, I argued that virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism remain important in the ...
PolicySep 2, 2025
WHO demands countries step up mental health spending
Europe spends more on tackling mental health conditions that any other region in the world, but with rates of illness at high ...
Child PsychologySep 2, 2025
The unique health problems that autistic people face as they age
Autism is often thought of as a childhood condition, but this is far from true. Autism is a lifelong condition – and most ...
PersonalitySep 2, 2025
Implicit and explicit self-concepts of forgiveness in women with borderline personality disorder
The tendency to forgive is associated with traits such as agreeableness and neuroticism, mental well-being, and interpersonal functioning. Given documented associations with interpersonal conflict and aggression in…
Sports organizationsSep 1, 2025
Sports psychologist calls sports a great teacher; shares 5 mental health lessons it can teach for a healthier life
As a sports psychologist, Dr Sanika Divekar has seen first-hand how athletes navigate immense pressure. From dealing with the ...
Opioid-use disordersSep 1, 2025
Improving Access To Substance Use Disorder Care In Nursing Facilities
The population of aging patients with substance use disorder (SUD) requiring care in nursing facilities is growing, yet these ...
Adolescent substance useSep 1, 2025
Fewer Than 1 In 3 Adolescents With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder Received Substance Use Treatment, 2022–23
In consideration of recent US substance use treatment policy changes and unprecedented levels of adolescent opioid-related deaths ...
Opioid-use disordersSep 1, 2025
The Quality Of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment In Medicare Is Low And Lags Behind Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regularly assesses the quality of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment received by ...
Persistent depressive disorderSep 1, 2025
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Persistent depressive disorder, known as dysthymia or low-grade depression, is less severe than major depression but more chronic.
Child PsychologySep 1, 2025
BTS’ Jungkook Reveals He Has ADHD After ARMY Asks Him To Sit Still During Live: 'Can't Help It'
BTS’ Jungkook admitted he has adult ADHD during a Weverse live, leading fans to defend him and praise his honesty.
Clinical PsychologySep 1, 2025
What to know about culture and mental health
A person’s culture can influence their mental health in various ways, including how they express mental health symptoms and ...
Mindfulness-based stress reductionSep 1, 2025
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Bakersfield, CA
Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and ...
Psychology journalismSep 1, 2025
Nurture Psychology
Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Karlee McCoy, she/her, provides the following services: Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health ...