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Updated Aug 25, 2026 8:00 AM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Policy, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Republic of Korea have a long-standing partnership spanning over 75 years. As a result of their fruitful collaboration, there has been significant progress in health and…
In an unprecedented show of unity in support of the World Health Organization, 14 African countries and many partners pledged over US$ 45 million to the WHO Investment Round, a three-month-old initiative aimed at…
Nuclear energy, weaponry, and waste pose challenges and benefits to health and well-being across diverse populations. Major ...
Accessing mental health care can be a harrowing ordeal. Even if a patient finds a therapist in their network, their insurance ...
The WHO-India donor agreement is part of a US$ 250 million investment from India in support of the establishment of the WHO Global Centre of Traditional Medicine in 2022, which includes financial support for the workplan…
A new approach to dealing with calls involving mental health concerns is saving police time, one force has said. Under the Right ...
The World Health Organization has released "The Role of Parliaments and Parliamentarians in Strengthening Health Security Preparedness", an online training course. This essential resource aims to equip parliamentarians…
The Healthy Weight Policy Research Unit (HWPRU) aims to deliver the evidence needed to help the government develop and implement ...
Ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a Core Contribution Agreement to support the implementation of WHO’s extended…
Ireland is becoming a global leader in the field of innovation in harnessing digital technologies as a tool to address various barriers for access to care. In alignment with WHO, Ireland recognizes the importance of…
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…
Pilots with the 13th Bomb Squadron practice their flying skills in the T-38 Talon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 16, 2023.
As we witness new capabilities emerging from neural models, it is crucial that we engage in efforts to advance our scientific ...
WHO welcomed Mr Javier Padilla Bernáldez, Spain’s Secretary of State for Health and his delegation on 23 and 24 April 2024 to discuss joint global health priorities. Amongst others, Spain's focus is on universal health…
When David Autor co-wrote a paper on how computerization affects job skill demands more than 20 years ago, a journal took 18 ...
WHO and Netherlands Strategic Dialogue in The Hague, Netherlands 10 April 2024. Credit: Michel Mees PhotographyThe WHO and the Netherlands convened in The Hague on 10 April 2024, to discuss joint priorities and alignment…
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The Biden administration says many patients are forced to seek out-of-network care for mental health, which comes at a greater ...
Where We Stand NAMI believes that all people with mental health conditions who are incarcerated deserve access to quality mental health treatment. NAMI supports public policies and laws that expand ...
This post will cover ways to enable and fix the missing Local Security Policy in Windows 11/10. Many Windows Home Edition users ...
This new policy aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Meta’s advisory board says policy impedes right to expression for women and trans and nonbinary people Facebook and Instagram ...
Welcome to the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health (MHPRU), bringing you an update on recent and current projects and reports.
Mental health is something that has always been stigmatised, especially in India. It makes situations difficult for common people ...
One in five pregnant or postpartum people has a diagnosed mood or anxiety disorder, which are the most common mental health ...
Depending on when or where your experience of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct occurred, and the extent of the harm ...
With addiction such a prominent problem, experts say it's time to use words that don't carry judgment. Studies show that saying ...
Learn about the government institutes and agencies that support research and training for psychological scientists. Learn about ...
Financial specialists say insurers were unprepared for the growth and rising awareness of mental health issues in recent years ...
Advisers can help tackle the financial difficulties brought on as a result of mental illness by providing support and advice on ...