NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Cell Membrane Lipid Governs Retinal Light Sensitivity
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers resolve how membrane lipid PIP2 locks CNG channels closed, revealing a therapeutic target for retinal degeneration.
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ResearchSep 24, 2026
Teaching the Science Behind Helping Others—And How it Helps You
Teaching: Use the student activities to teach how prosocial behavior can enhance the giver’s mental and physical health.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Gov. Rhoden announces $13 million in behavioral health grants
The money is aimed at expanding provider capacity, crisis services, technology and the behavioral health workforce.
Child PsychologySep 24, 2026
Psychology explains why ordinary objects from childhood can suddenly become emotionally valuable
Items from our childhood often hold significant emotional weight, allowing us to reconnect with memories and experiences that shape our identities. The loss of these cherished possessions can be ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Dogs Parse Human Speech Using the Same Consonant Bias as Humans
EEG study shows dogs prioritize consonants over vowels to break continuous speech into words, matching human speech-parsing strategies.
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Solving the Mystery of the Smooth Primate Brain
Researchers discover why marmoset brains remain smooth, revealing how progenitor cell timing alters primate cortical folding.
ResearchSep 24, 2026
New study reveals that fluctuating—not just intense—brain signals play a hidden role in overeating
A recent study links inconsistent brain reward signals to higher body weight and erratic eating patterns. The research suggests that fluctuating neural responses, rather than consistently strong cravings, may drive…
Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure reveals he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office.
Child PsychologySep 24, 2026
As mental health telehealth expands, ADHD and autism evaluations are moving beyond the clinic
For years, getting evaluated for ADHD or autism often started with a surprisingly difficult task: finding the right spec ...
ProfessionSep 24, 2026
JNC, WHO discuss activating role of local mental health nursing
Amman, Sept. 23 (Petra) -- The Jordan Nursing Council (JNC), in cooperation with the World Health Organization's (WHO) Jordan office, held a specialized dialogue session Tuesday to discuss activating ...
AddictionSep 24, 2026
Actors Who Were Alcohol Addicts
Many beloved screen stars have been open about struggling with alcohol at different points in their lives, and their candor has helped reduce stigma and ...
AI & TechnologySep 24, 2026
Georgia Institute of Technology professor Munmun De Choudhury discusses AI, mental health and humanity
Computer scientist, social scientist and Georgia Institute of Technology professor Munmun de Chaudhary discusses the relevance of AI in mental health care and social relationships. On Wednesday ...
PsychologySep 24, 2026
How to Teach Emotional Regulation to Preschoolers
Preschoolers melt down because their brains aren't wired for self-control yet. Here's how to coach emotional regulation skills that actually stick.
TraumaSep 24, 2026
Spring Health Opens VERA-MH Harm-From-Others Safety Rubric for Public Comment
In advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, public feedback on the Harm-From-Others rubric opens today for the next 60 days through an online form, the same process Spring Health used for the ...
School & EducationSep 24, 2026
Mental health funding for First Nations students
Students succeed when their mental health is supported. That is why Alberta's government is providing $4.9 million to First Nations and First Nations education authorities with on-reserve schools . .
Child PsychologySep 24, 2026
Co-adapting a school-based mental health literacy intervention for adolescents in Cambodia and Vietnam
Introduction Given rising rates of mental health difficulties among young people, early intervention is crucial to mitigate personal and societal costs. Interventions should be locally adapted to ...
Clinical PsychologySep 24, 2026
Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Signs, Patterns, and Where to Find Help
Binge eating disorder (BED) is one of the most common eating disorders yet it remains widely misunderstood often mistaken for a lack of willpower rather than recognized as a diagnosable mental health ...
AddictionSep 24, 2026
'Clear playbook' needed to address substance use at work
Employers need a "clear playbook" that they can use to respond to cases of substance use disorder (SUD) in the workplace, according to the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), after recent findings ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Suicide Prevention Month: Why is asking for help so hard?
For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, The Lansing Journal asked Psychologist Trish Perez about helping people who are struggling.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Preventing suicide – the critical role of managers
The words we use really matter. Normalising compassionate, non-judgmental language sends a signal that it’s safe to talk about difficult things. Leaders should model this in their communication, and ...
TraumaSep 24, 2026
Why Trauma and Disordered Eating Go Hand in Hand: New Study Maps the Hidden Pathways
For decades, clinicians have noticed a troubling pattern: women who carry the scars of trauma are far more likely than others to develop disordered eating, from binge eating to purging and compulsive ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Precision Neuroscience Raises $250M to Advance Layer 7 Brain–Computer Interface
Precision Neuroscience has closed an oversubscribed $250 million Series D financing round, bringing total capital raised since its 2021 founding to $430 million. The brain–computer interface (BCI) ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Signs adolescents might be struggling with mental health
Adolescence can simultaneously be an exciting and challenging time for children. The World Health Organization defines adolescence as a transitional period children experience between the ages of 10 ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Tips to safeguard your mental health each day
When seeking to be as healthy as possible, it’s important that people do not overlook the importance of protecting mental health. The World Health Organization says more than a billion ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Can Humor Treat Depression?
A new review finds that while humor builds resilience during remission, using comedy during acute depression can trigger intense anxiety and gelotophobia (fear of being laughed at).
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Motor Cortex Activity Scales With Human Realism
BrainGate study finds motor cortex observational activity scales with how human-like an action looks, revealing distributed networks over mirror neurons.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Can 'Just Taking a Deep Breath' Ease Stress? The Relationship Between Breathing Techniques and Mental Health Revealed by a Meta-Analysis of 26 Studies
"Lately, I feel somewhat unsettled." "Even after work is over, my mind won't rest." "I'm told that taking a deep breath is good when I feel stressed, but does it really make a difference?" In such ...
Positive PsychologySep 24, 2026
Meditation and mindfulness are known for cognitive health benefits. But experts say they can have a difficult side
Meditation often aims to improve health, but it can lead to anxiety for some. Research indicates that experiences vary widely, suggesting the need for caution.
Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
Free counselling for blood cancer patients
Linc offers sessions online or in-person at The Forum in Gloucester to patients at any stage in their diagnosis, as well as their loved ones.
ResearchSep 24, 2026
Humor makes taboo words less distracting
Taboo words usually derail our focus, slowing down cognitive tasks. However, new research reveals a surprising twist: when profanity is funny, it becomes significantly less distracting, highlighting a fascinating link…