PolicySep 24, 2026
Black Lung Disease Remains a Threat, but Federal Officials Delay Effort To Address It
The disease has long been a risk of coal mining, an industry the Trump administration is trying to reinvigorate.
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Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump
Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.
Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
New research suggests human actions could be driving increase in disease outbreaks
Infectious disease outbreaks are on the rise worldwide. A new analysis finds human actions, from deforestation to climate change, are partly responsible.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
The 'Mentally Ill Addict'
Someone's continued substance use or risky behavior after it causes suffering can feel baffling. Addiction changes brain structure, specifically in areas controlling reward, stress, and self-control.
Positive PsychologySep 24, 2026
Two-daughter households report greater happiness than son-only households in China
In many parts of the world, the birth of a boy is celebrated as a blessing, while the birth of a girl is still viewed as a burden. The disturbing prevalence of female feticide bears witness to this ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Kaddurah-Daouk named inaugural chair of Precision Behavioral Health
Daouk, PhD, has been named the inaugural chair of the Department of Precision Behavioral Health, the first department established at the UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, the ...
AI & TechnologySep 24, 2026
‘The Most Manipulative Machine Ever Built’: AI Chatbots And Mental Health
Millions of Americans are using chatbots for emotional support — and Black youth and adults are doing so at higher rates. One doctor’s own crisis reveals the potential danger.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Embark Behavioral Health Releases 2025 Outcomes Report Highlighting Measurable Improvements for Youth Mental Health
Chandler, Arizona, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embark’s new data from more than 3,000 admissions in 2025 shows meaningful reductions in depression, anxiety and distress, along with gains in ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
“YPMH partners with Mental Health Catalyst, backed by Wellcome, to enhance interventions for depression”
William Templeton Foundation for Young People’s Mental Health (YPMH) is thrilled to announce its participation in the Mental Health Catalyst, a major initiative supported by Wellcome and led by ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Criminal justice reform needs mental health: Practical steps from the Australian evidence
Researchers examine the evidence for placing mental health at the centre of criminal justice reform, highlighting practical approaches that can reduce reoffending, improve rehabilitation and strengthe ...
Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
The truth about oily fish and your brain
What's the evidence that oily fish is good for your brain health? And what if you don't actually like eating it? Mykyta Osadchyi dives in.
ResearchSep 24, 2026
Is mindfulness linked to better mental health and lower self-stigma among university students?
Being made to feel different, lesser or unwanted can be a common experience for many minority groups. When people are excluded or denied full social acceptance because they are perceived as having a ...
AI & TechnologySep 24, 2026
AI is impacting local kids’ mental health: How can we keep them safe?
This story contains mentions of suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Gov. Rhoden Awards Behavioral Health Grants through RHT
Today, Governor Rhoden announced 12 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) modernization and infrastructure grants totaling more than $13 million. These grants are part of the Rural ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Planned Redmond youth mental health facility to break ground next week
Construction on an in-patient youth mental health treatment facility in north Redmond is planned to begin Sept. 29. And health care providers say it will fill a much-needed hole in […] ...
Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
How Attachment Style Affects Your Health
Attachment theory is gaining prominence in the health care field. Increasing evidence links attachment style to health and illness. To boost your daily well-being, sustain a secure attachment style.
AI & TechnologySep 24, 2026
OpenAI's new benchmark assesses AI's mental health conversation skills
OpenAI introduced MentalHealthBench on September 23, 2026, featuring 1,215 synthetic conversations to assess AI responses in mental health scenarios.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Black mothers left without targeted mental healthcare in most of England, report finds
Black mothers across most of England lack targeted maternal mental health support despite facing higher risks during and after pregnancy, a report has found. The analysis found a patchwork of ...
AddictionSep 24, 2026
Study finds exposure fears deter addiction treatment
Three in four Northern Virginians struggling with substance abuse see fear of exposure as a barrier to receiving treatment, according to an Inova Health survey released Sept. 8.
Clinical PsychologySep 24, 2026
New psilocybin therapy program aims to help veterans in Central Oregon
Drop Thesis, a licensed psilocybin service center in Bend, Ore., has partnered with the Returning Veterans Project to launch The Path Forward Program. The initiative allows local and regional ...
Health PsychologySep 24, 2026
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Mayor Bass Issues New Executive Directive to Strengthen LAPD's Response to People Experiencing Mental and Behavioral Health Crises
Mayor Karen Bass today issued Executive Directive No. 21, ordering an independent and comprehensive evaluation of the Los Angeles Police Department's policies, training, and practices for responding ...
Clinical PsychologySep 24, 2026
The #1 Mental Health Hack Therapists Recommend for Staying Calm All Day Long
During a typical work week, most of us are on autopilot: We wake up, brush our teeth, get dressed, and either log onto work or head to an office. For most of us, this predictable routine helps get us ...
Forensic PsychologySep 24, 2026
Supreme Court Lays Down Safeguards in POCSO Cases Amid Matrimonial Disputes
Laying down safeguards, the court said that where the alleged offence is by a parent or family member living with the child and there is a matrimonial dispute indicating a strained relationship ...
School & EducationSep 24, 2026
The Hidden Side of Student AI Use: Mental Health, Access and Risk
Artificial intelligence chatbots can feel like a safe outlet for students. Here’s how schools can make sure they’re not going too far.
PersonalitySep 24, 2026
What exactly is "Personality Psychology"? (Part 2) ~The Secrets of the 12 Animals and 60 Characters~
Hello!✨In the previous article, I talked about a statistical science based on birth dates that never change throughout one's life, which contains data on over a million people.Today, in the second ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 24, 2026
What is Cognitive Science Coaching? An Easy-to-Understand Guide for Beginners
You are able to keep up with your work. There are no major problems in your daily life. Even so, do you ever feel like, "Is this really how things should be?"Even when you make an action plan because ...
NeuropsychologySep 24, 2026
Precision Neuroscience raises new funding to advance brain-computer interface technology
Precision Neuroscience raises $250M with Bill Ackman's backing to advance its minimally invasive brain-computer interface, joining Neuralink and ...
TraumaSep 24, 2026
1 in 3 Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma
Residents of Tucson's south side might remember drinking from the garden hose and bathing their children in tap water. For years, that water was contaminated with industrial solvents that had leaked ...
Mental HealthSep 24, 2026
Loneliness Linked to Depression in Older Adults
Depression can affect people at any age, but it can be especially difficult later in life. It can reduce energy, motivation, sleep, enjoyment, and the ability to manage everyday activities.