Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
Pets improve kids’ mental health — except one, which makes things worse
Turns out, some furry friends — and even scaly or slimy ones too — help kids’ mental health as well. With one key exception.
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ResearchSep 12, 2026
Med Student Mental Health Plan Needs More Than Guidelines: NIMHANS Researchers
India’s medical student mental-health plan is a vital step, but NIMHANS experts warn that funding, staffing, accountability and monitoring will determine whether reforms move beyond paper.
PsychologySep 12, 2026
Psychology says women with 10-step skincare routines may be doing more than caring for their skin
A 10-step skincare routine can serve different psychological purposes, from self-care and personal identity to habit, enjoyment and a sense of competence or control. For some people, it may also ...
Child PsychologySep 12, 2026
Study suggests profile of people diagnosed with ADHD and autism has changed over the past decade
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and Aarhus University shows that children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism ...
PsychologySep 12, 2026
Psychology says people who trust their siblings more than their parents may be seeking a different kind of emotional safety
Sibling relationships are distinctive because they are built around a shared past, familiarity and a relatively equal footing. Brothers and sisters often grow up experiencing many of the same family ...
PsychologySep 12, 2026
Psychology says people who read reviews, watch trailer or check ratings before watching a movie aren't afraid of making the wrong choice: What the behavior reveals?
Psychology says people who read reviews, watch trailer or check ratings before watching a movie aren't indecisive. They may be using information to manage risk, time and expectations before choosing a ...
PsychologySep 12, 2026
Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't simply following a bedtime preference: what the behavior reveals
Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habit may relate to sensory processing, safety, control and the way the nervous system responds to ...
PolicySep 12, 2026
Journalists Detail Data on Suicide, Primary Care Shortages, and Gun Violence
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
King County hosts public health gun buy back in support of Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and in Shoreline on Saturday, King County held a public health gun buy back event. According to the CDC, suicide has accounted for the majority of firearm ...
Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
British racing signs up with Royal Foundation charity to support suicide prevention campaign
British racing is to partner with the Royal Foundation to support a new toolkit to help those at risk of suicide. The Royal Foundation, the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for the Prince ...
Positive PsychologySep 12, 2026
The wellbeing strategy to boost growth
The psychological wellbeing of workers as the foundation of a new industrial policy for the country. This is the belief held by Pubblica, a not-for-profit organisation which, in recent months, has ...
AddictionSep 12, 2026
Jarrow teenager calls for rapid alcohol deliveries action following her cousin’s death
A Jarrow teenager is calling for action to end rapid online alcohol deliveries following the death of her cousin.
Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
Integrea advances rural mental health care
Integrea receives $867,545 to expand rural mental health services and build care coordination in Chambers and Tallapoosa counties.
ResearchSep 12, 2026
Strata Mental Health Solutions Receives Compass Pathways Grant For COMP360 Provider Training
Strata Mental Health Solutions has been selected for one of five U.S. healthcare provider training grants awarded by Compass Pathways to develop provider training programs for COMP360, Compass' ...
Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
I lost my mom to suicide. Here's why I sometimes hate Suicide Prevention Month
My mom died by suicide and Suicide Prevention Month is complicated. Messages to to reach out can feel difficult to those left behind.
Clinical PsychologySep 12, 2026
Ketamine reveals shifting brain activity patterns linked to depression improvement in older adults
Researchers at Texas A&M University's Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine have identified time-specific patterns of brain activity following ketamine treatment in older adults with ...
PolicySep 12, 2026
Angus King Joins Democratic Senators in Asking Education Dept. to Restore School-Based Mental Health Grants
Maine Sen. Angus King (I) has joined a group of Democratic senators in urging the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to restore funding for school-based mental health programs. In April of last year, ...
NeuropsychologySep 12, 2026
Looking to lower your Alzheimer’s risk? It doesn’t involve blood tests
Looking to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s? It doesn’t involve a blood test - A diagnosis can help people with early-stage Alzheimer’s qualify for drugs ...
Child PsychologySep 12, 2026
Study links ADHD with 50 pc increase in gastrointestinal symptoms
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) People with ADHD could be linked to an almost 50 per cent increased chance of gastrointestinal symptoms, including constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a review of 23 ...
Child PsychologySep 12, 2026
Struggling With Gut Issues? Study Links ADHD To 50 Per Cent Higher Risk Of Digestive Problems
Findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders show the association to be even stronger for specific problems -- nearly double the odds of constipation, a 58 per cent increase in irritable ...
PolicySep 12, 2026
Creative solutions needed to continue progress on mental health
There are few areas of public policy where getting it right can literally save lives. Mental health care is one of them.
NeuropsychologySep 12, 2026
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test
New blood tests are helping doctors diagnose whether Alzheimer’s or something else is causing a patient’s memory problems ...
Military & First RespondersSep 12, 2026
Trail of Hope 5K returns to support veterans, mental health
Veterans, first responders and community members will gather Sept. 26 for the Trail of Hope 5K, an event honoring veterans lost to suicide.
Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
Lilly Completes Acquisition Of AtaiBeckley To Expand Mental Health Pipeline
Eli Lilly has completed its acquisition of AtaiBeckley, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing rapid-acting neuroplastogens for mental health conditions, expanding Lilly's neuroscience ...
NeuropsychologySep 12, 2026
Where You Live Could Shape Your Dementia Risk
Imagine telling someone to walk every day when their neighborhood has no safe footpaths, or asking an older person to stay socially connected when they have poor transport and few local services. The ...
NeuropsychologySep 12, 2026
Dementia podcast shortlisted for national awards
A podcast helping people understand dementia has been shortlisted for two categories at this year's British Podcast Awards. The Dementia Perspective, produced by Guernsey Alzheimer's Association and ...
Child PsychologySep 12, 2026
People with ADHD More Likely to Have Gut Problems
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is usually discussed in terms of attention, impulsive behavior and activity levels. But a large new review suggests that digestive problems may also ...
Mental HealthSep 12, 2026
Listening for schizophrenia: how AI can help with early diagnosis
The speech of people with schizophrenia sounds subtly different from their healthy counterparts. Can AI hear those differences better than human psychiatrists?
Child PsychologySep 12, 2026
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Takeaway ADHD can cause both noticeable hyperactive and impulsive behaviors and less obvious symptoms such as daydreaming, forgetfulness, and difficulty paying ...
Child PsychologySep 12, 2026
How ADHD changes as you age
Elizabeth’s two sons, ages 8 and 10, have both been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. So have Elizabeth, 37, and her ...