AddictionJan 20, 2025
United States Fails to Meet Growing Substance Use Care Needs
A public health crisis related to substance use disorder is evident in the United States, marked by a surge in cases since the ...
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Behavioral therapyJan 20, 2025
5 Lessons From Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
My curiosity about DBT began in grad school but didn't flourish until I met a select group of clients. What these people had in ...
Clinical child and adolescent psychologyJan 20, 2025
Investing in adolescent mental health delivers long-term economic and social benefits
New research highlights the cost-effectiveness of preventive policies in reducing mental distress and improving labor force ...
School & EducationJan 19, 2025
Mental Health Matters: Leading Experts Discuss Mental Health In Children, Bullying, Social Media, And Technology
On 17th January, the GD Goenka University in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, hosted the VARTAH National School Counselor's ...
Mental HealthJan 17, 2025
"People either run to feel nothing or run to feel something” – how running helped me process my grief
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Forensic PsychologyJan 17, 2025
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AI & TechnologyJan 16, 2025
Fine-tuned brain-computer interface makes prosthetic limbs feel more real
Two new articles document progress in neuroprosthetic technology that lets people feel the shape and movement of objects moving over the 'skin' of a bionic hand.
Forensic PsychologyJan 16, 2025
A deep learning pipeline for controlling protein interactions
Scientists have used deep learning to design new proteins that bind to complexes involving other small molecules like hormones or drugs, opening up a world of possibilities in the computational design of molecular…
Clinical PsychologyJan 16, 2025
Misdiagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a challenging mental health condition that is characterized by a collection of symptoms ...
AI & TechnologyJan 16, 2025
Study shows teletherapy has not improved access to mental health care for those who cannot pay
A small team of psychiatrists at Columbia University, in the U.S., has found that despite an increase in the use of teletherapy ...
Cross-cultural psychologyJan 16, 2025
Two Big Ideas From Cultural Psychology
Every academic discipline worth its salt has at least one big idea. In evolutionary biology, it’s the concept of natural selection.
Diversity & CultureJan 15, 2025
How improving education could close maternal heart health gaps
Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers and their…
Cognitive PsychologyJan 15, 2025
Memory systems in the brain drive food cravings that could influence body weight
A research team identified the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. They found a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that encode memories for sugar…
AddictionJan 15, 2025
A molecule is shown to produce cognitive improvement in rodents with early Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have come up with a drug that is a potential candidate for tackling memory deficits in the early stages of the disease in rodents. Research shows that the drug activates the cannabinoid neurotransmitter system…
Cognitive PsychologyJan 15, 2025
How one brain circuit encodes memories of both places and events
A computational model explains how place cells in the hippocampus can be recruited to form any kind of episodic memory, even when there's no spatial component.
Family & RelationshipsJan 15, 2025
The Year in Sex: The 10 Most-Read Articles on Sex and Psychology in 2024
Goodbye, 2024! We hope that you all enjoyed the holiday season and have some things to look forward to in the year ahead. 2024 was a year of significant change. From the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence to…
Progress notesJan 14, 2025
Work In Progress Psychology, PLLC
We are all a work in progress, growing and learning as we shape our identities through the various stages of life. Whether you ...
Emergency treatmentJan 14, 2025
The Dilemma of Mental Health and the Emergency Department
Emergency departments (EDs) are sophisticated places that are equipped to treat a multitude of illnesses, from stitches for cuts ...
AddictionJan 14, 2025
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? New research looks at the possibility.
Weight loss drugs catapulted many into a new wellness era, and gave hope to those with diabetes, obesity and who struggled to ...
AddictionJan 13, 2025
Changes in opioid use outcomes after passage of medical marijuana laws
A new study found no changes in opioid outcomes among the general population with the states' passage of medical and recreational marijuana laws. However, the findings also show decreases in opioid outcomes after medical…
Clinical PsychologyJan 13, 2025
Scientists uncover rapid-acting, low-side-effect antidepressant target
Depression continues to grapple a large proportion of the population. Given the side effects associated with the long-term use of ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 13, 2025
Mental health treatment has a scaling-up problem
Allen is professor of clinical psychology at the University of Oregon and the CEO and co-founder of Ksana Health. Although the ...
Mental HealthJan 10, 2025
U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
Diversity & CultureJan 10, 2025
Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury
An analysis of U.S. mortality data reveals the disproportionate impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on older adults, males and certain racial and ethnic groups.
Clinical PsychologyJan 10, 2025
High levels of disordered eating among young people linked to brain differences
More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these…
PersonalityJan 10, 2025
Histrionic personality disorder: Signs, symptoms, and treatment options
Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by intense emotions and a strong need to be the center of attention. The ...
TestimonialsJan 10, 2025
Professional Profile of Pragya Mitra, Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist with a BSc in Psychology, MSc in Clinical Psychology, and MPhil in Clinical Psychology (registered ...
PersonalityJan 9, 2025
The Introvert Advantage
An intriguing pattern has emerged from psychological research: Introverts might have a leg up when navigating the choppy waters ...
School & EducationJan 9, 2025
Report: Student Mental Health Issues on the Rise
Nearly half of school mental health providers (46%) in a recent survey said that student mental health has worsened this school ...
Sport & PerformanceJan 9, 2025
So You Want to Be a Sport Psychologist?
Sport psychology is a dynamic and rewarding field that bridges the gap between psychology and athletics. It focuses on helping ...