NeuropsychologyAug 29, 2026
AI Reads Dementia Risk From Retinal Photos, Not Brain Scans
Seoul National University Hospital researchers developed an AI model that screens for and predicts dementia using retinal fundus photographs from ...
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Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
‘I’m free’: How VR therapy helped a schizophrenia patient silence 27 years of voices
One hypothesis is that making an invisible symptom something patients can see, hear and respond to gives them greater control over it. View on euronews ...
Child PsychologyAug 28, 2026
The rise in diagnosis and medication for ADHD is dividing medical opinion. What do Irish experts think?
Treatment of ADHD is associated with significant benefits in physical and mental health outcomes, says Marie Boilson of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
What mental wellness actually means – researchers just reached a global consensus
A global panel has, for the first time, defined the specific building blocks of good mental health.
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Why travel may be better for your mental health than you think, research finds
Scientists now treat getting away as a genuine mental-health intervention. From resilience that outlasts the trip to the quiet power of awe, travel measurably reshapes mood, memory and long-term ...
PersonalityAug 28, 2026
Why do people constantly change their WhatsApp status? Psychology reveals what it could say about their personality
WhatsApp status updates reveal the multifaceted reasons behind user engagement and their unique communication methods. Regularly updated statuses may indicate a longing for social interaction or ...
ResearchAug 28, 2026
Short-term SSRI use alters brain connectivity in anxious individuals in unexpected ways
A new brain imaging study reveals that short-term use of the antidepressant escitalopram actually increases connectivity between key emotion-processing brain regions in anxious individuals, contradicting previous…
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Thai serial killer’s gambling addiction fueled 14 cyanide murders
A Thai woman dubbed "Am Cyanide" received a second death sentence for poisoning victims to fund a massive online gambling habit on illegal site Fun88.
Clinical PsychologyAug 28, 2026
Study says mindful yoga helps eating disorder recovery - How reconnecting with your body builds internal safety and long-term healing
Mindful movement aids eating disorder recovery by fostering positive embodiment. Yoga helps individuals connect mind and body, moving away from self-criticism. Research shows embodiment-focused ...
ResearchAug 28, 2026
People who believe in free will tend to feel more positive
People who believe more strongly in free will tend to feel better in their everyday lives, and experimentally encouraging these beliefs may increase positive feelings.
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
New Mexico advocates push for stronger maternal mental health support amid Lindsay Clancy trial
A high-profile murder trial in Massachusetts is drawing renewed attention to maternal mental health issues and prompting conversations about support systems available to parents in New Mexico.Lindsay ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Lindsay Clancy trial brings national attention to postpartum mental illness
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in January 2023 at a time she says she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis, has drawn national attention to postpartum ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Mental health crisis looming, psychiatrists warn
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming mental health staffing crisis and say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists told ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
A 10-Minute Walk to Woods May Matter for Mental Health
Improving mental health in poorer communities may involve more than increasing access to doctors and medicines. New research from Scotland suggests that something as ordinary as a well-kept local ...
PsychologyAug 28, 2026
Why it’s so hard to apologise sincerely in a foreign language
Saying ‘sorry’ to someone in authority evokes more guilt and shame in your first language.
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Mental health crisis looming and urgent investment needed, psychiatrists warn
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming mental health staffing crisis and say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists told ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
An $18bn settlement – and Zuckerberg barely blinked. The tech titans must be stripped of their power, and soon | Jonathan Freedland
Those who said Meta harms children struck a blow, but the ability of big tech to gouge profits and cause harm is barely diminished. That’s the battle to comeFollow the money. If you want to know how the tech giant Meta…
ResearchAug 28, 2026
The gender gap in politics is not widening as much as you think
Despite narratives of a growing political divide between the sexes, new research shows that men and women actually shift their opinions in parallel. Major national events, rather than generational changes, drive these…
WorkplaceAug 28, 2026
Amanda Anisimova’s Break Highlights Athlete Burnout Risks
Amanda Anisimova's break reveals crucial insights into athlete burnout risks, underscoring the importance of prioritizing mental health in sports.
AI & TechnologyAug 28, 2026
Therapist-led online cognitive behavioral therapy aids depression
Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet Primary Care. Debbie Tallon, from ...
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Iowa Poison Control launches new program against opioid addiction
IOWA — The Iowa Poison Control Center is starting a new program aiming to combat opioid addiction. The I-BEACON program is for healthcare providers treating patients who've overdosed on opioids or are ...
ResearchAug 28, 2026
How family accommodation impacts anxiety and OCD treatment across the lifespan
When family members help loved ones avoid anxiety triggers, it can accidentally worsen symptoms. New research shows that while this behavior is common across all ages, specialized treatment can successfully reverse its…
ResearchAug 28, 2026
How the stories we tell about ourselves reveal hidden personality disorders
How people construct the stories of their lives offers insight into the severity of their personality disorders. Researchers found that narrating life events with a focus on negative self-change strongly predicted…
PsychologyAug 28, 2026
Stockholm syndrome isn’t a diagnosis – so why do we still treat it as one?
More than 50 years on, Stockholm syndrome still isn’t a real diagnosis – and some researchers want the term retired for good.
ResearchAug 28, 2026
GTA Has Always Raised Anxieties Over Video Games and Violence—Here’s What the Science Actually Says
… “Exposure to violent media, including violent video games, is not the only risk factor, and it’s not even the most important risk factor,” says Brad Bushman, a professor at the Ohio State University, who
ResearchAug 28, 2026
I Study Successful People. They Have One Habit in Common
I was once stranded with my 86-year-old mother in the Atlantic Ocean. We were on a snorkeling excursion off the coast of Miami, and the two of us were quickly swept behind our boat, my
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Opioid-prescribing scandal targeting professional athletes
A DEA crackdown on a nurse practitioner who distributed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills to elite athletes widens, with a former NFL linebacker's addiction account revealing further ties to the ...
ResearchAug 28, 2026
Donald Trump’s New York accent has subtly shifted over the past five decades
Acoustic analysis of Donald Trump’s speech from 1980 to 2023 reveals that while he largely maintained his classic New York accent, he steadily shifted his pronunciation of stigmatized vowels.
Clinical PsychologyAug 28, 2026
FDA issues untitled letter to Alar for false advertising of investigational drug
Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) has issued an untitled letter to Alar Pharmaceuticals, accusing the company of making misleading claims regarding the safety and effectiveness of ALA-3000 ...
School & EducationAug 28, 2026
New wellness tools target YSU student mental health
Youngstown State University officials provided yoga, meditation, and relaxation tools at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to help students manage anxiety during the first week of classes.