Family & RelationshipsSep 10, 2026
Parent Burnout and Special Needs Parenting
Here’s why parent burnout happens, how it can impact your relationship, and what you can do to recharge without the guilt.
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Mental HealthSep 10, 2026
Midwest City’s crisis team, joined by therapy dog Miles, takes proactive approach to mental health
Midwest City’s Crisis Intervention Response Team is trying to fix the root of mental health crises — with help from therapy dog Miles.
Health PsychologySep 10, 2026
'I've never seen anything like this' -- A U.S. doctor treats Ebola's youngest victims
Dr. Rupa Narra is a U.S. pediatrician who arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help care for stricken children. Nothing could have prepared her for what she'd face.
ResearchSep 10, 2026
How A.D.H.D. Changes as You Age
… In general, when children are very young, hyperactive-impulsive symptoms tend to be more common. Michelle Martel, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, said it is obvious when you’re working with a
Mental HealthSep 10, 2026
The Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Native Americans Reflects Global Mental Health Emergency
Overview: World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on September 10, highlights the global toll of suicide while drawing attention to the disproportionately high rates experienced by American ...
Child PsychologySep 10, 2026
Julia S. Feldman, Ph.D., on debunking a common ADHD myth
Preschoolers who are constantly "on the go" or interrupt others are up to six times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis, new national data show.
Military & First RespondersSep 10, 2026
Oklahoma launches campaign to reduce first responder suicides
The Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division, under the Department of Public Safety, kicked off "Not One Mor," Thursday with a message: no first responder has to carry the weight of the profession ...
Military & First RespondersSep 10, 2026
World Suicide Prevention Day: Texas Inn fundraises for veterans’ mental health
Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Richmond's Texas Inn is teaming up with Tech for Troops' Game Corps to fundraise for suicide preventative gaming. Suicide is one of the leading causes of ...
ResearchSep 10, 2026
Shyness makes facial expressions seem more intense, but only in certain cultures
People with higher levels of shyness tend to perceive others' facial expressions as more intense, but a new study indicates this effect depends heavily on cultural background, occurring among young adults in China but…
NeuropsychologySep 10, 2026
Brain Canada Launches BRAINS NEED HEARTS, a National Campaign to Champion the Importance of Brain Research
Brain Canada is launching BRAINS NEED HEARTS, a new national awareness campaign designed to spark conversation about the importance of brain research and the vital role Canadians play in supporting ...
Mental HealthSep 10, 2026
Kate Middleton Sports Meaningful Earrings for Surprise Outing at World Suicide Prevention Day
The Princess of Wales sent a special message with her accessories as she and Prince William addressed the importance of mental health care ...
Health PsychologySep 10, 2026
What in the World
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
Clinical PsychologySep 10, 2026
FDA to consider ‘innovative approaches’ to psychedelic drug development
Top US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials said the agency is open to novel, “innovative approaches” to the clinical development of psychedelic drugs in light of the worsening mental health ...
AddictionSep 10, 2026
New research suggests quitting alcohol changes the brain. Here’s how
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
TraumaSep 10, 2026
Ahead of 9/11, U.S. Veterans' Nonprofit Partners With World's Only Medically Licensed Ayahuasca Facility to Combat PTSD and Suicide
This private, veteran-only retreat will offer medically supervised plant medicine treatment and long-term integration support for veterans living with treatment-resistant PTSD.
Mental HealthSep 10, 2026
60% of US Women Face Barriers to Postpartum, Mental Health Care
New Harris Poll data show mental health, access, and postpartum care gaps persist for US mothers, with Black and Hispanic women hit hardest.
ResearchSep 10, 2026
Daily stress predicts nighttime wakefulness through cognitive arousal
A new study tracks how daily stress and bedtime worry impact sleep. Researchers found that racing thoughts predict nighttime wakefulness, especially for individuals with high sleep reactivity, while physical symptoms…
NeuropsychologySep 10, 2026
Neurosurveillance paradigm breaks imaging time barrier to reveal new clues about brain disease
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have demonstrated a new approach to brain imaging that enables continuous monitoring of brain activity and the physiologic changes associated with neurological ...
Mental HealthSep 10, 2026
Noninvasive brain stimulation may help reduce cognitive deficits in schizophrenia
Study of adults with schizophrenia shows that processing speed can be improved and cognitive impairment reduced.
PolicySep 10, 2026
Sen. King asks education secretary for answers about mental health grant cuts
Maine's independent senator and a group of Democratic colleagues penned a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she distribute $1 billion in youth mental health funding.
PsychologySep 10, 2026
What we remember when we remember 9/11
Having a vivid, detailed memory of a remarkable event like 9/11 can seem like a demonstration of patriotism and a connection with other Americans.
AddictionSep 10, 2026
'He fought addiction, and he won'; FN chief announces treatment centre
On Wednesday, Justice Gruben, the 28-year-old who was recently elected chief, and Rob McKee, the justice minister who is also responsible for addictions and mental health services, took part in the ...
NeuropsychologySep 10, 2026
Aging brain actively shapes biology and progression of tumors
Brain tumors develop within an organ that changes substantially with age. A new review in Ageing and Cancer Research & Treatment examines evidence that the aging brain microenvironment may influence ...
AddictionSep 10, 2026
Doug Ford says he's open to idea of involuntary addiction treatment
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he's open to the idea of involuntary addiction treatment. Ontario's Big City Mayors group recently repeated a request to the province to review existing mental health ...
AddictionSep 10, 2026
The Turn Recovery Launches Premier Residential Treatment Center With Golf-Integrated Approach to Addiction Amid Nationwide Substance Use Crisis
The Turn Recovery announced the launch of its premier residential treatment center in Sonoma County, California, introducing a highly individualized... Read More ...
ResearchSep 10, 2026
Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in new preclinical study
Could a compound found in magic mushrooms prevent one of chemotherapy’s worst side effects? New preclinical research shows that prophylactic psilocybin protects sensory nerves from toxic cancer drugs, opening the door…
Clinical PsychologySep 10, 2026
'Misconception and stigma' sees people with eating disorders turned away from seeking help
As Australia marks Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week, one woman shares her 55-hour long ordeal seeking treatment for anorexia in a hospital emergency department.
School & EducationSep 10, 2026
Gannon University Recognized for Mental Health Commitment
Gannon University has been named a PA CARES Certified Suicide Prevention Institution by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, reflecting its strong dedication to student mental health and suicide ...
Clinical PsychologySep 10, 2026
Texas Health Resources mental health program integrates faith with therapy care
After launching a therapeutic program a year ago blending religion and mental health, Texas Health Resources is expanding the effort beyond Tarrant County.
Mental HealthSep 10, 2026
In Good Health: The Matter Of Maternal Mental Health Care
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial captivated the American public for weeks.Prosecutors charged Clancy with murdering her three children. They say she then tried to take her own life and that her ...