ResearchSep 30, 2024
Is Ibogaine an Effective Treatment for Substance Use Disorder?
Several countries recognize ibogaine as a pharmaceutical substance that licensed medical professionals can administer for a ...
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Pregnancy lossSep 30, 2024
Your Pregnancy, Your Psychological Health
Having a baby—whether it is your first or your fifth—represents a momentous life change. Fluctuations in mood and stress ...
Forensic PsychologySep 30, 2024
AI promises to ramp up PCR tests for faster DNA diagnostics and forensics
Promising new inroads into critical DNA testing has been forecast by experts who have applied machine learning to DNA profiling. From medical diagnostics to forensic tests and national security, PCR (polymerase chain…
Forensic PsychologySep 27, 2024
Automatic speech recognition learned to understand people with Parkinson's disease -- by listening to them
Listening to people with Parkinson's disease made an automatic speech recognizer 30-percent more accurate, according to a new study.
Family & RelationshipsSep 27, 2024
12 Truths About Relating in Our Families
The discourse around family relationships has become all or nothing. Either we need to accept family members exactly as they are ...
PersonalitySep 27, 2024
Psychology research says you can change your personality. Here’s how
It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but many of the seemingly serious personality tests used to guide ...
TraumaSep 27, 2024
Treatment Not Trauma: The Push to Transform Chicago’s Mental Health System Takes Some Big Steps
Participants in a South Side summit celebrate the planned reopening of community clinics and a shift to crisis response teams ...
Mental HealthSep 26, 2024
Black Maternal Mental Health: Breaking the Silence and Seeking Support
Maternal mental health refers to the mental wellness of pregnant people during and after pregnancy. There is commonly a focus on ...
Mental HealthSep 25, 2024
Digital biomarkers shedding light on seasonality in mood disorders
Wrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical activity, according to a…
Health PsychologySep 25, 2024
Night-time noise linked to restless nights for airport neighbors, study finds
A research team combined measurements from activity monitors and questionnaires for a new study of impact of aircraft noise on sleep. Higher levels of noise were associated with disturbed sleep quality measured by…
Family & RelationshipsSep 25, 2024
What’s Your Kink Orientation? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
Have you ever wondered just how kinky you are? In a new research article, an international team of scientists led by Dr. Liam Wignall designed a questionnaire that can measure an individual’s “kink orientation.” Read on…
Master’s-level trainingSep 25, 2024
Capella University’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling Specialization Receives American Psychological Association Accreditation
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capella University, an online higher education institution serving working adults, was granted full ...
Clinical PsychologySep 24, 2024
Psychedelics excite cells in hippocampus to reduce anxiety
A classic psychedelic, similar to LSD, psilocybin and mescalin, was found to activate a cell type in the brain that silences other neighboring neurons, a result that provides insight into how such drugs reduce anxiety…
School & EducationSep 24, 2024
Cyber bullying & mental health
KOCHI: In today’s digital age, cyber bullying has emerged as a significant threat to mental health. Unlike traditional bullying ...
AI & TechnologySep 24, 2024
Common brain network detected among veterans with traumatic brain injury could protect against PTSD
Researchers analyzed 193 patients from the Vietnam Head Injury Study with penetrating traumatic brain injury to determine if the location of shrapnel damage to their brains influenced risk of developing PTSD. Damage to…
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
Study highlights urgent need for improved care for schizophrenia
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use ...
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
New research identifies critical gaps in mental health care for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% received minimally…
Forensic PsychologySep 23, 2024
New Directions in Forensic Psychology: Applying Neuropsychology, Biomarkers and Technology in Assessment & Intervention
New trends in research, assessment and treatment are currently visible in the forensic field in three relatively separate areas ...
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have CTE
A study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe that they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Those individuals were more likely to report cognitive symptoms, and 25% of them also reported…
Clinical PsychologySep 23, 2024
Most new recessive developmental disorder diagnoses lie within known genes
Researchers assessed the role of recessive genetic variants in developmental disorders, suggesting reanalysis of genetic data could improve understanding and diagnosis of conditions for millions of families worldwide.
Cognitive PsychologySep 23, 2024
Yet another reason why you should sleep on it before making an important decision
Conventional wisdom holds that people are easily seduced by first impressions, and there's solid scientific evidence that initial snap judgements are hard to shake -- even when they turn out to be inaccurate. But…
School & EducationSep 23, 2024
Qualified psychologist shortage leaves Estonian schools in sticky situation
Although more schools in Estonia have school psychologists on staff than ever before, according to Madis Somelar, education ...
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
Mental health first aid aims to recognize, respond and reduce bias
Long-term goal is to make mental health first aid as universally recognized as CPR Courses focus on adults and youth Nearly 1 in ...
Developmental PsychologySep 22, 2024
Understanding cognitive development: Different stages and Piaget’s theory
Trying to keep up with your child's development - and what's best for them at a certain age or stage - can feel like an ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 20, 2024
Adding nuance to link between brain structure and ideology
Using MRI scans of almost 1,000 Dutch people, researchers show that there is indeed a connection between brain structure and ideology. However, the connection is smaller than expected. Nevertheless, the researchers find…
Diversity & CultureSep 20, 2024
UK study examines stigmas against LGBTQ and people with mental health problems
A study of stigma against LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) people in British Society has shown that there is ...
Mental HealthSep 19, 2024
Researchers achieve a significant advancement in early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents
Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with behavioral assessments for greater diagnostic…
Developmental PsychologySep 19, 2024
Play it forward: Lasting effects of pretend play in early childhood
As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on ...
Social MediaSep 19, 2024
Social media stethoscope: unraveling how doctors’ social media behavior affects patient adherence and treatment outcome
By analyzing how doctors’ behavior on social media affects patient health behaviors and treatment outcomes, this study contributes to revealing the potential impact of social media interactions on ...
Positive PsychologySep 19, 2024
Happiness is not considered to be an important goal in some cultures
The wonderful Irish boxer Kellie Harrington, who won her second gold medal in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, repeatedly stated ...