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Nearly 4m Londoners experienced mental health challenges last year, study finds
Nearly 4 million Londoners experienced mental health challenges last year, with 1.6 million affected people receiving no support.
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ResearchSep 9, 2026
Legal psilocybin sessions show promising mental health results
Oregon psilocybin services enrolled 346 adults for three months, and their depression, anxiety and PTSD scores fell steeply and stayed down.
ResearchSep 8, 2026
New ABA/Krill Strategies lawyer mental health study shows escalating burnout, risky alcohol use
CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2026 — The American Bar Association, through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP), and Krill ...
ResearchSep 8, 2026
'Three things I have learned in three years of being a #LivedExperienceScientist'
Professor Clare Mackay discusses what she's learned since revealing she lives with hair pulling disorder.
ResearchSep 8, 2026
Scientists Find More Than 1,000 Genetic Variants Linked to Personality
Are you naturally anxious? Highly adventurous? More argumentative than you’d like to admit? … The findings, published on Wednesday in the journal Nature, reaffirmed scientists’ understanding that temperament and…
ResearchSep 8, 2026
AI Is Already Changing What It Means to Be Human
Many people think that AI is going to gain consciousness and take over the world, but I’ve never been among them. That’s mostly because I believe the human mind contains depths and complexities that AI
ResearchSep 8, 2026
The Dark Side of Mindfulness
… A few of the scholars I interviewed who defended meditation acknowledged some of Britton’s findings, at least implicitly. Richard Davidson, a University of Wisconsin at Madison professor of psychiatry and psychology…
ResearchSep 8, 2026
Researchers put ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok on therapy, here is how AI reacted when questioned
What happens when AI chatbots go to therapy? When researchers put ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok through therapy-style sessions, the chatbots ended up sharing their trauma, childhood experiences, punishment ...
ResearchSep 8, 2026
California’s later school start times boost grades and mental health, study shows
California middle and high school students report better mental health and grades with later start times, study finds.
ResearchSep 8, 2026
From Evidence to Impact: BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026 Calls for Research That Changes Lives
Experts say research must move beyond publication numbers and reach policy, practice and patients You Might Be Interested In Over 7,000 Young Minds Showcase Mental Agility at ...
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Breast size dissatisfaction does not lower a mother’s confidence in breastfeeding
While societal beauty standards often cause women to feel dissatisfied with their breast size, new research suggests these aesthetic anxieties do not negatively affect a mother's confidence in her ability to successfully…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Researchers find AI spontaneously develops a sense of facial beauty without training
New research shows that artificial neural networks can spontaneously develop a sense of facial beauty without any prior training. This discovery suggests that aesthetic preferences might stem from the basic ways our…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
More time spent playing video games is linked to a thinner cerebral cortex in adolescents
A study of over 5,600 teenagers links video gaming to differences in brain structure, like a thinner cerebral cortex. However, these associations vary depending on whether adolescents engage in solo, social, or…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
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At the Center for Policy Research (CPR), experts from diverse fields explore policy issues through a range of different ...
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Cannabis use alters how the human brain processes nicotine, new research suggests
Recent cannabis use might make higher doses of nicotine feel more unpleasant, according to new research. Scientists discovered that cannabis alters our subjective reaction to the drug without necessarily changing how…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Nearly 40% of US inpatient mental health nurses ‘suffer high burnout’
Four in 10 US inpatient mental health nurses experience high burnout, indicates a survey by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Higher intelligence might accelerate the development of metacognitive knowledge in mathematics
A new study of 1,050 German students reveals that higher intelligence accelerates the development of metacognitive knowledge in math. While girls also outpaced boys, initial math skills and motivation did not affect how…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Struggling to find “the one”? A new psychology study says the problem might be your underlying motivation
A new study suggests that your underlying reasons for wanting a relationship shape the kind of partner you seek. While dating for genuine connection leads to high-quality goals, dating for validation can actually…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
How chemical tags on a dopamine gene are linked to teen creativity
Researchers have found a link between chemical modifications on a dopamine-related gene and creative thinking abilities in adolescent males. The findings offer early clues into how the environment might biologically…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Earlier menopause is linked to faster memory decline and earlier Alzheimer’s onset
The age a woman goes through menopause could predict her long-term neurological health. A new study links early menopause to faster cognitive decline, suggesting the transition is a vital window for protecting the brain.
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Autistic language abilities are vastly more complex than “verbal” or “nonverbal,” large study shows
A study of 62,000 autistic individuals challenges traditional clinical labels, showing that evaluating what a child understands separately from what they can say provides a more accurate and clinically useful map of…
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Lindsay Clancy trial sparks mental health debate
In the aftermath of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, clinical psychologists are calling for more awareness around rare postpartum conditions. Reporter Deborah Valentine has more.
ResearchSep 7, 2026
2026 Centres of Research Excellence announced
Over $60 million in new funding has been announced across basic science, clinical, and public health research.
ResearchSep 7, 2026
Post-traumatic mental condition may contribute to heart risk, study finds
Recent research indicates that mental health conditions following traumatic events may significantly increase the risk of heart disease, including non-fatal heart attacks and strokes. This study ...
ResearchSep 7, 2026
How cognitive shortcuts fuel American political divisions
When voters clash over public policy, their mutual dislike is driven by how recognizable and organized their beliefs are. A new study finds that structured, consistent political views fuel much deeper animosity than…
ResearchSep 6, 2026
What Happens to Your Mental Health When You Take Omega-3s
Omega-3s support brain health by reducing inflammation and improving neurotransmitter function. They may help with depression, especially in those already experiencing symptoms, but results are mixed.
ResearchSep 6, 2026
From masters in management to mental health start-up
Founding a company can be a lonely business yet Julia Néel Biz was able to surround herself with support for a mental health venture thanks to her masters in management studies.
ResearchSep 6, 2026
Study finds AI companions boost mental health while damaging offline connections
Artificial intelligence companions that mimic emotional intelligence can improve a user’s personal mental health but may simultaneously damage their real-world relationships. These divergent effects ...
ResearchSep 5, 2026
Only Cats Are Linked to Worse Mental Health in Young Kids, Study Finds
(Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images) Parents strive to support their children's physical and mental well-being, whether it's constant cross-town drives to karate, mashing a million peas, or ...
ResearchSep 5, 2026
Scientists map the brain pathway that links social isolation to increased alcohol consumption
Researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that drives increased alcohol intake following social isolation. The findings provide a biological mechanism for how a negative social environment changes what the…