Mental Health3 days ago
First Lady Launches Free Mental Health Platform on Suicide Prevention Day
First Lady Ana Maria Pineda unveiled a free platform to address mental health and reduce suicides in Colombia.
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Mental Health3 days ago
Listening, Learning and Leading: Commonwealth Secretary-General engages young people on mental health
As governments across the Commonwealth grapple with the growing impact of mental health challenges on young people, the Commonwealth Secretary-General sat down with a group of youth advocates and ...
Policy3 days ago
Why Mental Health In Pakistan Is A Tax Policy Issue
High levels of economic disparity create a fertile ground for chronic stress, breeding mistrust, insecurity, and dangerous social comparison across all levels ...
School & Education3 days ago
The Urgent Parental Consent Debate Over Student Mental Health Screenings
Spread the love“`html It’s a discussion that’s been simmering for years, but recent guidance from federal and state education authorities has brought the issue of student mental health screenings to a ...
Mental Health3 days ago
How L-Theanine Supports Stress Management and Mental Focus Through Natural Wellness Solutions
In today's super busy world, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed trying to manage stress and stay focused, right? A lot of folks are on the lookout for natural ways to boost their well-being. One thing ...
Clinical Psychology3 days ago
What the FDA’s New Psychedelic Framework Actually Means for the Clinic
FDA's September 2026 NEJM framework for psychedelic drugs reshapes trial design, REMS requirements, and patient access for psilocybin and MDMA therapies.
Research3 days ago
Brain scans reveal how recurrent depression leaves a lasting mark on the amygdala
A large study found that a history of multiple depressive episodes is tied to heightened brain activity during emotional processing. The findings suggest each episode leaves a biological signature, increasing…
Research3 days ago
Video mental health care may have clinical advantages versus phone or in-person visits
In this retrospective cohort study, veterans receiving most outpatient mental health care by video had lower adjusted rates of mental health hospitalization, emergency department visits, and suicidal ...
Health Psychology3 days ago
As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
Psychology3 days ago
Living with tinnitus can be distressing. So what can you do about it?
Tinnitus affects millions of people and it can take many different forms. But there are therapies that can help make it more bearableFor some it’s a high-pitched mosquito whine; for others it’s a low bass hum. It might…
Mental Health3 days ago
Silverdale man experiencing mental health crisis taken into custody, found with multiple guns
A 24-year-old Silverdale man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody Tuesday, Sept. 8, after Kitsap County deputies found several guns on him.
Clinical Psychology3 days ago
FDA to hold public hearing on potential use of psychedelic therapies
Every week inside a Dilworth clinic, people will get infusions of Ketamine to treat things like depression and PTSD.
Mental Health3 days ago
Suicide Prevention: The Silent Warning
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Last year, nearly 49,300 Americans died by suicide, and the CDC says more than 13 million adults seriously considered suicide.
Research3 days ago
Strata Mental Health Solutions Awarded U.S. Healthcare Provider Training Grant from Compass Pathways to Develop Provider Training for COMP360
The grant-funded training is one component of Strata’s implementation platform. Multidisciplinary treatment teams will complete structured training and certification built from the program used in the ...
Research3 days ago
A clever psychological test reveals the subtle detail that makes us want to work harder
A recent study in Psychological Science suggests that human beings have a deep-seated need to feel their actions matter. This drive, emerging as early as age four, motivates us to choose effortful tasks over easy ones.
Health Psychology3 days ago
Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
Psychology3 days ago
Why making friends at university feels harder than it really is
We overestimate how much other people notice our own behaviour and any social missteps.
Mental Health3 days ago
Mental health educational resources available from Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension offers educational resources and opportunities for those interested in mental health resources and wellness, including workshops and webinars.
Mental Health3 days ago
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
LUVERNE — National Suicide Prevention Month is observed every September to raise awareness, share resources and break the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day ...
Positive Psychology3 days ago
Psychology says people who get over hardships of any kind with ease aren't less emotional: What this behavior means?
Psychology says people who get over hardships of any kind with ease aren't without feelings or unaffected by pain. Their response may be linked to emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility and ...
Health Psychology3 days ago
'Game-changing' suicide prevention charity expands
The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.
Family & Relationships3 days ago
Psychology says people who take their kids for play dates aren't simply keeping them busy: What this behavior reveals?
Psychology says people who take their kids for play dates aren't simply arranging time for children to play. Parents may use playdates to help children learn social skills, prepare for school, build ...
Research3 days ago
The surprising link between prosocial motivation and dark creativity
Being actively rejected and being silently ignored both cause social pain, but they trigger different forms of dark creativity. A recent psychological study reveals how specific types of social exclusion shape our desire…
Mental Health3 days ago
Mental health matters at every stage of life
Mental health touches every part of our lives – how we see ourselves, cope with change, relate to others and function at work and at home. Yet some of the experiences that affect our mental well-being ...
Mental Health3 days ago
Study of 1.9 million people finds a striking link between ADHD and gut problems
Researchers analyzing data from more than 1.9 million people found that ADHD is associated with substantially higher rates of digestive problems. People with ADHD had nearly double the odds of constipation, 58% higher…
Mental Health3 days ago
Breaking the Anxiety Cycle
How better breathing can help calm tension, interrupt anxious thinking, and restore your sense of control. Learn the four steps of cyclic sighing to manage stress and anxiety.
Trauma3 days ago
Dissociation Through a Trauma Lens
Dissociation is common across psychiatric conditions and can be a response to trauma. Severe dissociation is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or mistaken for other conditions. Trauma-informed ...
Child Psychology3 days ago
Psychology says parents who save their kids’ old toys may be holding on to more than childhood memories
An old toy may be valuable for a reason that has nothing to do with its price. It can represent a relationship, a stage of family life, a caregiving role and a version of the child who no longer ...
Trauma3 days ago
The Portrayal of Trauma in "Furious"
Hulu’s new drama "Furious" unpacks the world of sex trafficking, sexual violence, PTSD, and denial. The themes are familiar, but the nuance and details of this series feel unusual.
Research3 days ago
A specific facial proportion shapes our assumptions about men’s parenting styles
Our assumptions about a man's parenting abilities might be written all over his face. New research reveals that men with wider facial proportions are instinctively stereotyped as highly motivated protectors of children…