Mental HealthMay 12, 2024
My Schizophrenia Heroes: Elyn Saks and John Nash
When I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2007, I was adamantly opposed to the diagnosis and convinced it was absolutely wrong.
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Family & RelationshipsMay 11, 2024
Research shows sister relationships ‘more positive’ than any other sibling bond
According to a recent study, relationships between sisters can be more rewarding and more positive than any other bonds between ...
PolicyMay 10, 2024
Governments agree to continue their steady progress on proposed pandemic agreement ahead of the World Health Assembly
Governments of the world today agreed to continue working on a proposed pandemic agreement, and to further refine the draft, ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly that starts 27 May 2024.Governments meeting…
Mental HealthMay 10, 2024
Suicide prevention plan targets men
Some 10,000 people take their lives each year in Germany — three-quarters of them are male. The national suicide prevention ...
ResearchMay 10, 2024
8 Best AI Research Paper Summarizers (August 2026)
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Mental HealthMay 10, 2024
Michael Phelps reflects on his depression and the ‘great change’ that came from it
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or ...
Forensic PsychologyMay 9, 2024
Forensic Psychology Therapists in Ventura, CA
My practice focuses on psychological evaluations for children (10 and older), adolescents, adults, and seniors. Some reasons ...
Social PsychologyMay 9, 2024
Decoding Social Proof In Consumer Psychology
In a marketplace echoing with an excess of choice, the whisper of the crowd often becomes the deciding voice. This voice, an ...
AddictionMay 8, 2024
Researchers say future is bright for treating substance abuse through mobile health technologies
Despite the high prevalence of substance abuse and its often devastating outcomes, especially among disadvantaged populations, few Americans receive treatment for substance use disorders. However, the rise of mobile…
AddictionMay 8, 2024
Faster approach for starting extended-release naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder shown effective
Starting people with opioid use disorder on extended-release, injectable naltrexone (XR-naltrexone) within five to seven days of seeking treatment is more effective than the standard treatment method of starting within…
Clinical PsychologyMay 8, 2024
How psychedelic drugs interact with serotonin receptors to potentially produce therapeutic benefits
Researchers have shed valuable light on the complex mechanisms by which a class of psychedelic drugs binds to and activates serotonin receptors to produce potential therapeutic effects in patients with neuropsychiatric…
Clinical PsychologyMay 8, 2024
'Mathematical microscope' reveals novel, energy-efficient mechanism of working memory that works even during sleep
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that creates memories while reducing metabolic cost, even during sleep. This efficient memory occurs in a part of the brain that is crucial for learning and memory, and where…
AddictionMay 8, 2024
THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point
When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk they produced. The research also found that, unlike alcohol, when THC was detected in milk there was no…
Social MediaMay 8, 2024
Is Social Media Good for Relationships?
Social media has a dominant presence across the globe—and has forever changed the landscape of human interaction, providing ...
Diversity & CultureMay 8, 2024
Prioritizing Minority Mental Health
Mental health matters! Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think ...
Stress and immune functioningMay 8, 2024
Addressing Chronic Stress in Therapy
Chronic stress is a significant challenge that affects an individual's psychological and physical health. This prolonged form of ...
AI & TechnologyMay 7, 2024
Breakthrough paves the way for next generation of vision implants
A group of researchers have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time -- a unique combination that holds promise for future…
PolicyMay 7, 2024
Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Won't Immediately Be Pulled from Flight Status
Pilots with the 13th Bomb Squadron practice their flying skills in the T-38 Talon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 16, 2023.
NeuropsychologyMay 6, 2024
New study reveals age-related brain changes influence recovery after stroke
A new study has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes after a stroke -- a phenomenon that may be under-recognized in stroke research. The new observational study looked at the…
Clinical PsychologyMay 6, 2024
Can Ketamine Improve Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Ketamine, a strong anesthetic, is growing increasingly popular for its potential in treating treatment-resistant depression.
PsychologyMay 6, 2024
How to Foster and Sustain Team Motivation
Do you belong to a work or sports team? Do the members of your team share the same motivation or goals or are they misaligned?
NeuropsychologyMay 2, 2024
Synchronization between central circadian clock and circadian clocks of tissues preserves their functioning
Two complementary research articles reveal that central and peripheral circadian clocks coordinate to regulate the daily activity of skin and muscles. The coordination between the two clocks (central and peripheral)…
Positive PsychologyMay 2, 2024
Connecting Mental Health with Creativity
There is a link between expressing creativity and mental health. Going back to the 1800s, Vincent Van Gogh, a painter, took his ...
Clinical PsychologyMay 2, 2024
New Research Power Ups Psilocybin’s Potential as an Antidepressant
Depression affects an estimated 300 million people around the world and is the leading cause of disability. Therapeutics for ...
AddictionMay 1, 2024
Understanding youth nicotine use to prevent initiation and escalation
Using multiple nicotine products can be associated with higher levels of nicotine dependence among youth and increased mortality in adults, compared with the use of one product alone. Researchers have now uncovered…
PolicyMay 1, 2024
Now, Later, and Lasting: 10 Priorities for AI Research, Policy, and Practice
As we witness new capabilities emerging from neural models, it is crucial that we engage in efforts to advance our scientific ...
TraumaApr 30, 2024
Research priorities for the management of major trauma: an international priority setting partnership with the James Lind Alliance
Objective The objective of this study is to determine research priorities for the management of major trauma, representing the ...
Child PsychologyApr 30, 2024
‘Lazy’, ‘messy’, ‘smart’: how labels affect a child’s personality development
Words have a direct impact on the formation of a child’s identity. By labelling children, for example categorising them as ...
Mental HealthApr 30, 2024
Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem'
We know people get lonely — COVID lit a loneliness epidemic. But we don't know enough to help everyone in poorer regions, like ...
TraumaApr 29, 2024
Why Are There So Many Treatments for PTSD, and How Do I Choose? | Psychology Today Singapore
When I give talks or workshops, participants often ask about therapies they have heard of that have been advocated by charismatic ...