AI & TechnologyFeb 8, 2026
As the north rebuilds, mental health technology offers new paths to resilience
More than a dozen companies gathered last Wednesday at the new HuBayta by OpenValley coworking space in northern Israel to ...
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NeuropsychologyFeb 8, 2026
Neuroscience research, mental health innovation, and biotech development by Alto Neuroscience
Explore Alto Neuroscience’s work on neuropsychiatric treatments, precision medicine, and innovations in brain health therapeutics.
Complex traumaFeb 8, 2026
Digital resource aims to enhance trauma-informed health care for people with complex PTSD
A new digital resource co-created by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers and trauma survivors will streamline access to ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 8, 2026
Brief, intensive exercise may help patients with panic disorder more than standard care
Panic attacks are sudden bouts of intense fear without an obvious cause. An estimated 10% of people experience at least one panic ...
Mortality among youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy
About The Study: In this study, individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy experienced ...
Health PsychologyFeb 8, 2026
New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half
Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s notoriously hard to do. By targeting a key clock-control protein, Mic-628…
Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychologyFeb 8, 2026
Psychoanalytic Psychiatrists in Champaign, IL
My ideal clients are those who know struggle in some capacity. Humans who want someone who genuinely cares, someone compassionate ...
Social-media communicationFeb 8, 2026
Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?
Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove Forthcoming legal ...
Child PsychologyFeb 8, 2026
I've studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 6 things with them before bedtime
For years, bedtime was the most stressful part of my day. No matter how early we started or how carefully I planned, evenings ...
NeuropsychologyFeb 8, 2026
Investigating interbrain synchrony under teamwork disruption: an fNIRS hyperscanning study
Teams are inherently adaptive entities that continuously adapt to changes or disruptions in their tasks or environments. During collaboration, interbrain synchrony (IBS) emerges, reflecting the temporal alignment of…
NeuropsychologyFeb 8, 2026
Effects of electroacupuncture at Zusanli on pain-perception-related brain nuclei in KOA mice: a study on cortical and subcortical c-fos expression
Electroacupuncture is widely accepted to treat pain related conditions, but detailed mechanisms remain unknown. To explore cortical and subcortical subnuclei involved in electroacupuncture stimulation (EAS) analgesia by…
Licensure and professional statusFeb 7, 2026
OPINION: Interstate compacts can expand mental health care where New Mexico needs it most
As an emergency medicine physician and health care administrator, I’ve seen how gaps in access to care ripple across our state ...
Child PsychologyFeb 7, 2026
That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain
New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering effects similar to a mild workout for the nervous system. In mouse experiments, flavanol intake…
PolicyFeb 7, 2026
How COVID and H1N1 swept through U.S. cities in just weeks
New simulations reveal that both H1N1 and COVID-19 spread across U.S. cities in a matter of weeks, often before officials realized what was happening. Major travel hubs helped drive rapid nationwide transmission, with…
Clinical PsychologyFeb 7, 2026
Menopause linked to grey matter loss in key brain regions
A major study suggests menopause is linked to changes in brain structure, mental health, and sleep. Brain scans revealed grey matter loss in areas tied to memory and emotional regulation, while many women reported…
PolicyFeb 7, 2026
A century of hair shows how lead exposure collapsed
For decades, Americans were surrounded by lead from car exhaust, factories, paint, and even drinking water, often without realizing the damage it caused. By analyzing hair samples preserved across generations, scientists…
Child PsychologyFeb 7, 2026
2 Signs You’re Raising An Over-Sensitive Child, By A Psychologist
Everyday stimulation can disrupt a sensitive child’s emotional world. Here’s how to recognize deep emotional and sensory ...
Social MediaFeb 7, 2026
New research shows teen social media bans might not be the answer
For more than a decade, policymakers and advocacy groups have cast teenagers’ use of social media as a looming public health crisis ...
Why Art Is a Pillar of Health
Have you done anything creative today? Research shows that creativity boasts remarkable mental health benefits, including emotion ...
Adolescent developmentFeb 7, 2026
Healthy dietary change could support adolescent mental health
A study led by researchers at Swansea University suggests that dietary patterns may play a role in adolescent mental health, and ...
Social MediaFeb 7, 2026
A 'quiet revolution': Why young people are swapping social media for lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones
Account manager Matt Richards, 23, deleted all his social media apps from his phone last year, and was surprised to find that his ...
AddictionFeb 7, 2026
Mapping the subjective importance of the topic ‘parenthood’ for parents with substance use disorder in inpatient rehabilitative care – an explorative qualitative study in Germany
In Germany, about 3 million children live with at least one parent with substance use disorder (SUD). Those parents face multiple challenges in daily life that concurrently affect their children. The inpatient stay of…
Mental HealthFeb 7, 2026
Exploring the lived experiences and coping strategies of mental health caregivers in Ethiopia: implications for supportive interventions
Caring for individuals with mental illness is stressful, with challenges like stigma, unequal responsibilities, and patient behavior. These stressors impact caregivers’ mental health and treatment outcomes, yet little is…
PolicyFeb 6, 2026
No therapy cover, OPD riders, terms and conditions: Why mental health insurance in India is off-balance
For many Indians, more than seeking therapy, continuing with it is the harder choice. Most prefer a silent exit after a few sessions.
Forensic PsychologyFeb 6, 2026
Skill Evaluation vs. Competency Evaluation: What's the Difference?
"Our evaluation system just doesn't feel right..." Many HR professionals struggle with this concern. For example, let's consider ...
Child PsychologyFeb 6, 2026
Is ADHD Really a Disorder?
This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.
School & EducationFeb 6, 2026
How Psychologists Are Using AI in Schools
Teachers are using artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning tools professionally. What about school psychologists?
Child PsychologyFeb 6, 2026
Meeting People Where They Are: Audio Storytelling and Mental Health
What role does storytelling play in raising mental health awareness? This has led me to an even broader question. Why use storytelling at all? The post Meeting People Where They Are: Audio Storytelling and Mental Health…
Mental HealthFeb 6, 2026
Clinical guidelines on self-harm and suicide prevention: taking uncertainty into account in the evidence base
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for self-harm advises against the use of risk assessment tools to predict future occurrence of repeat self-harm or suicide in individuals who have…
Mental HealthFeb 6, 2026
Risk of neutropenia-related hospitalisation among clozapine initiators
Background Clozapine is highly effective for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but has been associated with an increased risk of agranulocytosis. As a result, until 2025, the Food and Drug Administration required…