Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Psychologists Defined the 6 Elements of Mental Health. How Many Do You Have?
Forget TikTok trends or Instagram advice, a new study asked dozens of actual experts what is actually important for good mental health.
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PsychologyAug 31, 2026
Psychology says people who feel compelled to finish every puzzle they start may be responding to the same psychological desire for resolution that researchers call the need for ...
The need for cognitive closure describes a psychological trait driving task completion. This trait influences how individuals approach uncertain situations and make decisions. Research shows higher ...
Child PsychologyAug 31, 2026
Yorkshire man says he ‘flatlined’ after severe reaction to ADHD medication
A man says he nearly died after he had an allergic reaction to his ADHD medication which caused his stomach lining to rupture.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Olympic Psychiatric Care marks 10 years of meeting rural mental health care needs
SEQUIM — If one were to write a book about Becky Godby’s late-in-life career as a mental health professional, it could be titled “The Reluctant Entrepreneur.” ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 31, 2026
Research: Memory Decline Begins Sooner Than Expected
Memory loss is usually thought of as something to address as a person ages. Slip-ups like forgetting someone's name or recognizing a familiar face but ...
Forensic PsychologyAug 30, 2026
South Carolina woman allegedly stabbed Lyft driver 11 times; denied bond pending psychological evaluation
A South Carolina woman accused of stabbing a Lyft driver multiple times has been denied bond pending a psychological evaluation. Naziyha La’Nay Weatherall, 22, booked a Lyft ride in Greenville County ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study shows
New research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women experience more mental health conditions. Hypertension is the ...
AI & TechnologyAug 30, 2026
Americans want transparency when AI is used in their healthcare
Why 80% of Americans Demand AI in Healthcare Transparency Now The Unseen Threat: Why 80% of Americans Demand AI in Healthcare Transparency Now It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is rapidly ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Local Groups Work Together for Suicide Prevention
After her death by suicide, her parents, Steve and Julie Raleigh, founded a free, non-residential community center. Today, Madi’s House offers young adults battling addiction, mental illness and ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Type 2 diabetes may trigger different health risks in men and women
A new study found that type 2 diabetes complications developed differently in men and women. The findings suggest earlier, more tailored monitoring may help identify high-risk patients.
WorkplaceAug 30, 2026
How 'Rest Clubs' Help Gen Z Fight Burnout, Mental Fatigue
Gen Z is turning to social rest clubs to combat burnout and mental fatigue, creating shared spaces to relax without guilt.
TraumaAug 30, 2026
After 25 Years Without a New PTSD Drug, Here's What's in the Pipeline
Roughly 13 million Americans live with PTSD. The FDA has approved only two medications for it, both more than two decades old.
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Oxfordshire set for two new NHS mental health facilities
Response, Oxfordshire’s largest independent mental health charity, says the investment will ease pressure on overstretched services.
PersonalityAug 30, 2026
Psychology reveals why some people rarely initiate conversations
Some individuals feel more at ease allowing others to initiate discussions, a preference that is not inherently unfriendly. This tendency can be rooted in introversion and a yearning for deeper ...
PolicyAug 30, 2026
IISER Pune students begin indefinite protest over mental health policies, gender-based hostel restriction
Students are demanding improvements to mental health policies, changes to hostel restrictions, better access to campus facilities and protection from disciplinary action for peaceful protests. The key ...
WorkplaceAug 30, 2026
Is It Time For Organisations To Create A Robust Food Policy?
What do you think about introducing a food policy in your company, in addition to the Environment, Health and Safety Policy? If someone asked me this question a few years ago, when I was the HR head ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Event and Advocacy Opportunity: Man Up To Cancer Men’s Cancer and Mental Health Conference
Man Up To Cancer Men’s Cancer and Mental Health Conference / advocacy, cancer, cancer care, Man Up to Cancer, mental health, ...
School & EducationAug 30, 2026
IIT-Indore’s ‘Samvardhan’ Workshop Puts Student Mental Health, Wellbeing & Resilience In Focus
IIT Indore hosted the two-day ‘Samvardhan’ workshop to promote healthier and more supportive campuses. Representatives from institutions across five states discussed student mental health, resilience, ...
NeuropsychologyAug 30, 2026
Can’t stop scrolling? Your brain may explain why
Brain scans of 56 young adults show that highly engaging clips can briefly reduce activity in regions involved in focus and behavioural control.
AI & TechnologyAug 30, 2026
New digital mental health program reaching out to rural Kansas
The Program in Digital Mental Health is a joint effort between the KU School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth, ...
HIPAA & PrivacyAug 30, 2026
Patient Privacy on Healthcare Websites
When a psychologist asks patients to use an online program, what can they do if they're concerned that their personal information may be sold to other companies?
NeuropsychologyAug 30, 2026
Statins and dementia: Cholesterol-lowering drugs may cut dementia risk by 15%, study finds
Many of us are already well aware of statins being everywhere in the world of heart health. But it turns out their story might not end with arteries and cholesterol.
Clinical PsychologyAug 30, 2026
GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth sparks calls for regulation
The ABC has learned of a young woman with anorexia nervosa who was prescribed an Ozempic-like drug through a telehealth clinic. Experts say the incident highlights the need for more oversight.
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Delaying children's first use of social media may protect mental health: study
SYDNEY, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Delaying the age at which children first use social media may help protect adolescent mental health, new research from Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) ...
NeuropsychologyAug 30, 2026
Neurologists urge earlier brain health steps ahead of World Alzheimer's Month
September is almost here, which is recognized as World Alzheimer's Month.Neurologists say there are things you can do now to support your brain health.They say ...
AddictionAug 30, 2026
Couples Rehab Publishes New York PPO Guide for Inpatient Addiction Treatment
New York, USA, August 31st, 2026, FinanceWireCouples Rehab, an independent behavioral health education and care-navigation ...
ResearchAug 30, 2026
After Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis, Women And Men May Follow Very Different Health Paths, Study Finds
A new study of people with type 2 diabetes finds women may be more likely to develop mental health conditions, while men face higher risks of cardiovascular disease complications.
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Poor emotional regulation in anxious kids is linked to greater family accommodation
When anxious children have trouble managing their emotions, their families often bend over backward to help them avoid distress. Researchers suggest that teaching kids to tolerate negative feelings could reduce this…
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
The mental health benefits of indoor cycling
Regular indoor cycling sessions have been linked to improved cognitive function. The increased blood flow to the brain during exercise helps enhance memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. This ...
AddictionAug 30, 2026
Kickoff to Recovery event raises awareness for substance use disorder support
Community members gathered Sunday at Edith Barill Riverfront Park for the Kickoff to Recovery community event and 5K run, bringing together families, recovery advocates and local organizations to ...