Remote testingJun 9, 2026
Remote work explains part of the post-pandemic rise in mental distress
A recent study published in the journal Science suggests that remote work may impact the mental health of individuals. Comparing ...
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Sport & PerformanceJun 9, 2026
Building the foundations: organisational leadership for athlete mental health
The WHO defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or ...
CounselingJun 9, 2026
Quality of relationship between patient and therapist is key to preventing child sex offenders from doing it again
Since the 1980s, there has been extensive research on the effectiveness of treatment for perpetrators of sexual crimes against ...
WorkplaceJun 9, 2026
Heat could pose threat to World Cup workers: Even low-intensity work can be harmful, study finds
Heat could pose a danger to workers at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
NeuropsychologyJun 9, 2026
Ultra-processed foods may be stealing your focus even if you eat healthy
A study of more than 2,100 adults found that eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to poorer attention and slower mental processing, even among people with otherwise healthy diets. Researchers also found higher…
PsychologyJun 9, 2026
Why We Oversimplify Psychology
There is a moment that is becoming more common in the therapy room, and it's time to address this trend. A client sits down ...
Positive PsychologyJun 9, 2026
'Double-edged' nature of workplace resilience examined
From underdog stories to comeback victories, everyone loves a tale of perseverance. But a new study suggests that highlighting ...
ResearchJun 9, 2026
New trials of 'magic mushrooms' drug for mental health patients to launch in Newcastle
A top North East medic is highlighting the "exciting" clinical trial opportunities for those with serious depression - including ...
ResearchJun 9, 2026
World's largest opioid review finds they often don't work
The largest review ever conducted on opioids for acute pain found that these widely prescribed drugs often deliver only small, short-lived benefits. For many common conditions, including some surgeries and kidney stone…
Mental HealthJun 9, 2026
Colorado gets C for maternal mental health care
Data: Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios Colorado earned a C for maternal mental health care this ...
Child PsychologyJun 9, 2026
Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
“Do what I say, or you’re not invited to my birthday party!” “I’m not going to be your partner on the project unless ...
Mental HealthJun 9, 2026
Men’s mental health month 2026: When ‘I’m fine’ isn’t the whole story, 6 conversations experts recommend
There is a quote often attributed to author and poet John Green: "There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.
ResearchJun 9, 2026
Enhancing the Health of NHS Staff: eTHOS—a randomised controlled pilot trial of an employee health screening clinic for NHS staff compared with usual care to reduce absenteeism and presenteeism
Staff sickness absence incurs high costs to the NHS and is associated with adverse patient outcomes. Mental and musculoskeletal ill-health are the main causes, with cardiovascular risk factors also common. We tested the…
ResearchJun 9, 2026
Continuity Therapy for couples living with acquired brain injury: a non-randomised uncontrolled feasibility study
Brain injuries can have a significant negative impact on marriages/partnerships. Available interventions either require specialists trained in relationship therapy (which most rehabilitation services have no access to)…
Clinical PsychologyJun 9, 2026
Lost in the system: lived experiences of eating disorder service models in Australia
Background In eating disorders, service models provide a structure for the delivery of assessment and treatment to people across a range of settings. High-quality service models can improve a person’s satisfaction with…
NeuropsychologyJun 8, 2026
Scientists found a new Alzheimer’s trigger and a drug that stops it
Researchers have identified a new Alzheimer’s target and created an experimental compound that blocks a damaging process inside brain cells. In mice, the treatment slowed nerve cell loss, reduced Alzheimer’s-related…
PolicyJun 8, 2026
Merle Raun: Mental health policy cannot be separated from economic policy
While economic policy does not directly treat mental health problems, it can create conditions in which people have jobs, homes ...
Social MediaJun 8, 2026
Q&A: When is screen time healthy and when is it not?
Smartphones have been connected to a host of modern problems including loneliness, decreased physical activity, sleep problems ...
Mental HealthJun 8, 2026
Free mental health first aid courses are being offered in Bryan-College Station
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Most people know how to respond to a physical emergency, but fewer know what to do when someone is ...
Psychologists question their ‘egregious’ exclusion from leading psychedelic treatment
The association is a peak body representing psychologists and its president, Sahra O’Doherty, describes the Therapeutic Goods ...
Childhood abuse and neglectJun 8, 2026
Child Neglect Is Devastating to the Sense of Self
Neglect is the most commonly reported type of child maltreatment, affecting more than one in seven U.S. children at some point in ...
AddictionJun 8, 2026
Digital Addiction Research
We study digital addiction (DA) as an emergent research area and explore the problematic usage of digital media described by ...
HIPAA Breach Notification RuleJun 8, 2026
Is Disclosing a Patient’s Email Address a HIPAA Breach?
Can disclosing a patient’s email address to others in an email chain be considered a breach under HIPAA? Yes, it may, depending ...
ResearchJun 8, 2026
Intelligence articles from across Nature Portfolio
Intelligence is the the mental capacity for abstract reasoning, planning ability, logical thought, conceptual complexity and ...
Positive PsychologyJun 8, 2026
Positive psychology can ignite everyday wellbeing: Researchers
A couple of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM-Q) have highlighted the importance of positive psychology ...
Problem-solving therapyJun 8, 2026
Dr. Rebecca Hartman
I provide comprehensive, developmentally informed, and insightful psychotherapy and psychological assessment for preschoolers ...
Mental HealthJun 8, 2026
Loneliness May Drive Mental Health Risks in Night Owls
People with an evening chronotype– a preference to sleep and wake at later times– report poorer mental health and more ...
Psychoeducational assessmentJun 8, 2026
Florida Mental Health Practitioners, LLC
Our specialty lies in psychotherapy, psychoeducational and immigration mental health evaluations. You can come to us or we will ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 8, 2026
Scientists discover the brain chemical that helps you break bad habits
Scientists have uncovered a key brain signal that helps us break old habits and adapt when circumstances suddenly change. By watching mice navigate a virtual maze, researchers found that disappointment—when an expected…
Family & RelationshipsJun 8, 2026
Psychology says people stay in toxic relationships for these 5 reasons: Carl Jung explains why
Most people believe they would leave a relationship if it became unhealthy. Yet in reality, many stay far longer than they intended.