Stigma reductionJul 4, 2026
Kean’s depression disclosure prompts questions about mental health stigma
When Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) disclosed that his monthslong disappearance from the House was due to depression, he opened a ...
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PrivilegeJul 4, 2026
I'm a psychologist—here are the hidden downsides of 'pretty privilege'
Though it might sound like internet slang, “pretty privilege” is a real phenomenon that refers to the unearned advantages ...
Competency evaluationJul 4, 2026
What happens during competency evaluation? An expert explains
Tonight the latest developments in *** story we've been following since December. The case against Antonio Moore taking another ...
PsychologyJul 4, 2026
Psychology says people who make playlists for specific moods aren’t just being organized, they may be regulating their emotions without realizing it
Curated music playlists are more than just mood boosters; they are sophisticated tools for emotion regulation. Psychology research reveals that actively selecting music to manage feelings, thoughts, ...
ResearchJul 4, 2026
Study Finds How Psychological Stress Rewires Your Gut And Speeds Up Immune Ageing
A study describes a mechanism in mice through which psychological stress can alter gut microbiome and thereby can increase risk of health conditions including ...
Cognitive PsychologyJul 4, 2026
NeuroscienceJuly 4, 2026How working memory could give rise to consciousness
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. You know that feeling when you walk into a room and immediately forget why you came in? Maybe…
NeuropsychologyJul 4, 2026
The combined effects of probiotic and high-intensity interval training on memory function in high fat diet-fed rats
This study aimed to investigate whether the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) (alone or combined with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)) could improve cognitive, electrophysiological changes, oxidative…
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Drinking to cope with stress may permanently rewire your brain
Using alcohol to cope with stress when young may permanently alter the brain, making it harder to adapt to challenges and increasing the risk of returning to drinking later in life. Researchers also found signs of brain…
Health PsychologyJul 3, 2026
You can dream while you're awake. The boundary between wakefulness and sleep is a lot blurrier than you'd think
Tonight, as you close your eyes in bed, something strange will happen to you: Your mind will drift from an ordinary thought to a dream, but it will be impossible to say exactly when it happened. We tend to imagine that…
Positive PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Collective Wellbeing Psychology
At Collective Wellbeing Psychology, we often see people juggling all the things- work stress, parenting chaos, past trauma ...
Sport & PerformanceJul 3, 2026
Experts offer advice on performing endurance events in excessive heat
As pro cycling teams have been preparing for the start of the Tour de France on Saturday, extreme heat has rolled across Western Europe, smashing temperature records, cracking infrastructure and taking a toll on the…
ResearchJul 3, 2026
Study describes how psychological stress can alter gut microbiome, increase risk of disease
A new study reveals how psychological stress can alter the gut microbiome, potentially raising the risk of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in China ...
NeuropsychologyJul 3, 2026
Scientists discover why some brains resist Alzheimer's
Some brains appear to fight back against Alzheimer's by helping immature brain cells survive damage instead of succumbing to it. Understanding this natural resilience could point researchers toward entirely new ways to…
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
The Future Usually Feels Distant. This Experiment Made It Feel Real — And Motivation Followed (M)
We all make choices that hurt our future selves. Researchers tested a new way to change that.
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
The Everyday Plant That Reduces Depression Risk
Nature needs to be brought as close to people's daily lives as possible, even in the city.
Clinical child and adolescent psychologyJul 3, 2026
Dr Carla Smith, Child and Adolescent Psychology
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families to attain mental wellness ...
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Being human is hard, this pair of psychologists say. Could accepting we don’t have free will make it easier?
For Ross and Rachel Menzies, making peace with our smallness can help us navigate the challenges of human existenceRoss G Menzies is, by his own admission, “a very old man” by the standards of the human species. A…
AI chatbotsJul 3, 2026
As AI Chatbots Face Scrutiny Over Mental Health, Psychology.com Relaunches to Keep Humans in the Loop
The internet's original psychology domain returns with a human-first mission: understand yourself with AI, then find the right ...
Health PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Brain scans reveal impaired waste clearance in ME/CFS, offering clue to brain fog
The brain's waste clearance system is impaired in people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), which can lead to various symptoms, including brain fog, Griffith University researchers…
Social PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Sexual Orientation Shapes How Much Romantic Relationships Reduce Loneliness
Asexual people benefit less from romantic relationships compared to heterosexual and other sexual minorities. Romantic relationships are often seen as one of the main ways people find happiness, connection, and…
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
New research challenges the idea that memories of childhood maltreatment can’t be trusted
A major new analysis of nearly 40,000 people finds memories of childhood abuse and neglect stay remarkably stable over time.
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Having a bad hair day? Don’t worry. My research will help you understand the problem
Psychologists have spent years studying how we feel about our bodies. Now research is turning to a part of us most people obsess over daily, but rarely examine – our hair.
Health PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Mental HealthJul 3, 2026
How Can Soccer Coaching Help People Who Hear Voices?
Voice hearing might be conceptualised as reflecting disowned or dissociated aspects of self, often occurring as a result of life events. The post How Can Soccer Coaching Help People Who Hear Voices? appeared first on Mad…
Rational emotive behavior therapyJul 3, 2026
Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Joondalup, WA
Hi there, I am the Director & Founder of Orion Psychology. Orion was built from a clear intention: to create a practice where ...
Military & First RespondersJul 3, 2026
Police union calls for regular psychological reevaluation of officers
The renewal of service weapon certifications should be accompanied by a periodic psychological evaluation of officers, president ...
NeuropsychologyJul 3, 2026
GLP-1s And Dementia: What Research Says About Alzheimer’s And Brain Health
Jessica Rendall is a reporter with experience covering a variety of health and wellness topics, including chronic disease, infectious disease, telemedicine, mental health and health technology. Renée ...
Health PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Old muscle stem cells can act young again but there’s a catch
Scientists at UCLA discovered a surprising reason aging muscles heal more slowly. In older muscle stem cells, a protein called NDRG1 builds up and acts like a brake, slowing the cells’ ability to jump into repair mode…
NeuropsychologyJul 3, 2026
The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades
Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood…
Family & RelationshipsJul 3, 2026
How strictly should parents monitor their kids' video game consumption? Psychologists weigh in
In this Online article, psychologists share their insights on how parents can best guide minors in using video games and social media.