Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Emotional Fitness: Sadness is different from depression
When you are in the middle of a very sad time in your life, you may worry that your feelings are a sign of depression.
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Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Men need more than mental health talk
There is a mental health crisis affecting men in America. And if the mental well-being of the country’s men is going to improve, Congress must take the lead.
NeuropsychologyJul 25, 2026
Central role for fast nociceptors in mechanical nocifensive behavior and sensitization
Nociceptors, primary afferent nerve fibers that signal noxious stimuli, are broadly divided into slowly conducting unmyelinated C fibers and fast-conducting myelinated A fibers. Whereas C-nociceptors have been…
Child PsychologyJul 25, 2026
Elevated homocysteine and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescent depression: possible sex-specific clinical associations
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), yet its underlying biological mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated the…
ResearchJul 25, 2026
Investigating self-efficacy as a mediating mechanism between AI-dialogic scaffolding and Saudi learnersâ speaking anxiety and confidence
Foreign language speaking anxiety (FLSA) remains a widespread problem in the spoken development of EFL learners. This cross-sectional study examined the associations between three AI-dialogic scaffolding interventions…
ResearchJul 25, 2026
How TeacherâLearnerâAI collaboration empowers AI literacy of older adults: a case study of an older adult school in China
In the age of generative AI, promoting AI literacy is widely regarded as essential to narrowing the digital divide among older adults. This study investigates how a TeacherâLearnerâAI (TLA) collaboration model, as…
NeuropsychologyJul 25, 2026
Coordinated response of vascular and glial cells in a pig model of sepsis
Sepsis is a deadly syndrome arising from overactivation of the immune system in response to a pathogen. Severe sepsis can result in sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) that significantly contributes to morbidity and…
NeuropsychologyJul 25, 2026
Transcriptomic analysis reveals that neural stem cell-derived exosomes regulate the HMGB1/TLR2 signaling axis to promote astrocytic differentiation and mitochondrial biogenesis in the repair of radiation-induced blood-brain barrier damage
Radiation-induced brain injury (RBI) is frequently associated with bloodâbrain barrier (BBB) disruption, which contributes to poor prognosis. Neural stem cell-derived exosomes (NSC-Exo) have recently attracted…
NeuropsychologyJul 25, 2026
Photoreceptor replacement: a disease-agnostic approach for the treatment of advanced retinal degeneration
Retinal dystrophies such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affect millions of individuals worldwide and remain leading causes of irreversible blindness. Photoreceptor transplantation…
NeuropsychologyJul 25, 2026
Propofol maintains more stable cochlear amplifier responses than isoflurane anesthesia does in a porcine model
Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) have been an important animal model for preclinical studies of gene-based therapies related to the treatment of human genetic sensorineural hearing loss, due to their genetic and…
PsychologyJul 25, 2026
Investigating self-efficacy as a mediating mechanism between AI-dialogic scaffolding and Saudi learners’ speaking anxiety and confidence
Foreign language speaking anxiety (FLSA) remains a widespread problem in the spoken development of EFL learners. This cross-sectional study examined the associations between three AI-dialogic scaffolding interventions…
PsychologyJul 25, 2026
How Teacher–Learner–AI collaboration empowers AI literacy of older adults: a case study of an older adult school in China
In the age of generative AI, promoting AI literacy is widely regarded as essential to narrowing the digital divide among older adults. This study investigates how a TeacherâLearnerâAI (TLA) collaboration model, as…
PsychologyJul 25, 2026
Behavioral evidence for visually dominant audiovisual motion integration
Accurate motion perception is crucial for navigating complex environments, where sensory information is often derived from multiple modalities. While multisensory cues improve performance in tasks involving stationary…
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Leveraging fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy for community drug checking to bridge clinical care and harm reduction services: case report
The opioid overdose crisis parallels the rise of numerous adulterants in the unregulated drug supply. Harm reduction programs have responded by expanding drug checking services, which chemically analyze street-based…
Clinical PsychologyJul 25, 2026
Current situation and influencing factors of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to depression among parents of adolescents with depression
Objective To assess depression-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among parents of adolescents hospitalized with depression and to identify associated factors. Methods Using purposive sampling, we surveyed…
Clinical PsychologyJul 25, 2026
The association of anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, and congenital heart disease in US children and adolescents
Congenital heart disease (CHD) has been linked to the risk of mental health or some developmental disabilities, but there is limited research on the effect of CHD on children and adolescents’ mental health and…
ResearchJul 25, 2026
The interplay of gender, culture, and psychology in shaping entrepreneurial intentions in Sidama, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods, TPB-informed investigation in a collectivist African context
Background Youth unemployment is a pressing challenge in Ethiopia, and understanding the socio-psychological drivers of entrepreneurial intention is critical for policy design. However, most entrepreneurial intention…
ResearchJul 25, 2026
Shared perception: evidence for a perceptual organization account
Background It has been reported that shared perception—being aware of an object as also experienced by others—amplifies perceptual salience. We tested an alternative hypothesis: that sharing modifies the relational…
ResearchJul 25, 2026
Development and temporal validation of a screening-based prediction model for suicidal ideation at first contact with university counseling services
Suicidal ideation among university students is a major public health concern. Yet counseling services still lack practical tools that can identify students at elevated risk during their first clinical contact. This study…
ResearchJul 25, 2026
Positive psychology instruction with embedded mindfulness exercises and associations with professional calling and self-concept clarity: a quasi-experimental study of chinese medical students
Background The effects of mindfulness on personal development and positive self-related outcomes in learning and professional contexts have been studied extensively. However, the associations of positive psychology…
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Study finds offering self-sampling to patients increases HPV detection and cervical cancer screenings
A randomized controlled trial in Singapore found that, compared with offering clinician sampling alone, offering self-sampling or clinician sampling increased both high-risk HPV detection (3.1% vs. 0.3%) and overall…
Positive PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Psychologists agree: keeping your childhood memories and toys is a sign of resilience in adulthood
Psychology explains why preserving significant childhood objects can strengthen emotional regulation and the ability to cope with adversity.
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Art of the Game or the Loss of the Gamble?
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. My father was a gambler. He did not see his behavior as reckless. He had many highs and as many lows. I felt every one. His gambling took different forms. He…
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
How Nature Helps Us Return to Ourselves
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye There is a particular feeling that comes from stepping into a green place. It might be a forest path, a city park, a garden, a canal walk, or a shaded lane where branches…
Child PsychologyJul 24, 2026
World IVF Day 2026: Can IVF babies develop autism or ADHD; fertility expert busts biggest myths
World IVF Day 2026: Can IVF cause autism or ADHD? Fertility specialist explains what the latest medical research says about IVF babies, frozen embryos, fertility medicines and the truth behind some of ...
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Black MS patients dying younger than white ones, study finds
Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS) die from the disease at a younger age than white people, a new study reports.
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
World IVF Day 2026: Why your 20s and 30s should include a reproductive health check-up
Fertility care is no longer just about medical treatment - it is increasingly recognised as a journey that involves emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. Experts emphasise that addressing ...
ResearchJul 24, 2026
Neuroscientists uncover a surprising link between your breathing rhythm and your willingness to take risks
A new study published in the journal Neuron reveals that controlling your breathing rhythm can alter your choices. Researchers found that exhaling slowly shifts the body into a relaxed state, making the brain more…
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
No Evil, No Bad Parts: Sociological Support for IFS
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye Dr. Richard C. Schwartz’s work developing the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapeutic practice has become increasingly popular (e.g., Schwartz, 2021). Celebrities…
Clinical PsychologyJul 24, 2026
FDA committee recommends looser restrictions for several peptides
An FDA committee is recommending the addition of several peptides to the 503A bulk drug substances list.The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee, which has faced scrutiny for having several members with…