Addiction3 days ago
Asheville VA recruits veterans for national GLP-1 trial to treat alcohol use disorder
The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville is now recruiting veterans for a nationwide clinical trial testing semaglutide.
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Mental Health3 days ago
New mental health practice opens in Danville, aims to expand access in rural communities
A new mental health practice is open in Danville, with the goal of making care more accessible for people in Southside and surrounding rural communities.
AI & Technology3 days ago
Maldives turns to AI to expand mental health services
MALÉ, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives is turning to artificial intelligence to strengthen its strained mental health and drug rehabilitation services, exploring whether the technology can help assess ...
Mental Health3 days ago
Mental health tips for teachers returning to school
Health professionals say teachers can protect their mental health by setting work boundaries, prioritizing sleep and celebrating small wins.
Mental Health3 days ago
Neutrogena responds to criticism over how brand deal with Hayden Panettiere ended
Late actor in May said beauty brand cut off its relationship with her after she spoke out about postpartum depressionThe beauty brand Neutrogena has acknowledged making its former ambassador Hayden Panettiere “feel…
Addiction3 days ago
Circle of Hope memorial honors lives lost to substance use disorder
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Families United members gathered at the Circle of Hope memorial in Tuckahoe Park to honor those lost to substance use disorder and raise awareness about addiction. The ...
Research3 days ago
Oxytocin has opposite effects on men’s generosity depending on a their childhood experiences
Childhood adversity might alter how the brain responds to social hormones. A study in Translational Psychiatry suggests oxytocin temporarily increases altruism in adults with difficult childhoods, but decreases…
Mental Health3 days ago
Hometown Heroes in Behavioral Health honored by Lake County ADAMHS Board
The Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has honored 14 individuals in behavioral health, dubbed “Hometown Heroes,” during a special ceremony at a recent Lake County ...
Clinical Psychology3 days ago
Helus Pharma: An Undervalued Psychedelic Platform Approaching A Major Catalyst
Helus Pharma's psychedelic pipeline targets MDD & GAD with HLP003 psilocin and HLP004 DMT; Phase III could rerate shares. Click to read my analysis.
Child Psychology3 days ago
Executive functioning challenges and ADHD: What’s the connection?
Discover the connection between executive functioning and ADHD, and try strategies that can help build those executive functioning skills.
Research3 days ago
How physical stress symptoms shape the emotional content of women’s dreams
Women experiencing physical symptoms of stress, like headaches or muscle pain, report more negative dreams. A new psychological survey explores how daytime physical discomfort and general bodily awareness relate to the…
Clinical Psychology3 days ago
The FDA Is Moving Faster on Psychedelics -- Now Washington Must Do More
Every 11 minutes, an American dies by suicide. Millions more struggle to manage their mental health, cycling through medications, therapy, and hospital visits without finding relief.
School & Education3 days ago
New funding boosts mental health support in 'high-need' Pa. schools
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced more than $8 million in funding to increase the number of school psychologists and deliver mental health services to students in high-need ...
Mental Health3 days ago
Dozens Of Hawaiʻi’s Mentally Ill Inmates To Move to Waiawa Prison
Prison system leader plans Waiawa facility overhaul for mentally ill inmates; it offers a more therapeutic environment ...
Research3 days ago
New study shed light on how estradiol influences memory networks in middle-aged women
New research published in Brain Imaging and Behavior suggests that estradiol influences how brain areas communicate during memory tasks in middle-aged women. The findings provide evidence that higher hormone levels tend…
Psychology3 days ago
Psychology says people who travel long distances every day for work aren't always making the best choice: What this behavior reveals?
Psychology says people who travel long distances every day for work aren't always gaining better quality of life from higher pay or cheaper housing. Long commutes can reduce free time, affect sleep, ...
AI & Technology3 days ago
7 of the Best Free Mental Health Apps of 2026
Explore the best free apps for mental health support. Find helpful resources to navigate your challenges without subscription fees.
Addiction3 days ago
NY continues efforts to address gambling addiction in mobile sports betting era
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports' “Take a Pause” campaign is aimed at individuals experiencing problem gambling, which can be easy to fall into with the easy access ...
Addiction3 days ago
Cannabis Use Disorder Is Rising— Public Health Needs To Catch Up
A public health expert explains the rise of cannabis use disorder, what it is, and what it means for public health ...
Research3 days ago
What psychological science actually says about pornography and addiction
The term “porn addiction” is ubiquitous, but clinical realities are far more complex. Current research suggests underlying mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and even religious guilt fundamentally shape…
Psychology3 days ago
Judith Brearley obituary
My friend Judith Brearley, who has died aged 85, was an influential figure in the landscape of Scottish social work and psychoanalytic thinking. Her life was defined by what she called a “providential” path – a sense of…
Psychology3 days ago
Víctor Küppers, psychologist: ‘You should not admire someone’s intelligence, but whether they are a good person, because that matters far more.’
Psychologist Victor Kuppers argues that character matters far more than intelligence. Discover why being a good person is key.
Trauma3 days ago
Ichilov, Lema'anchem to open free trauma center for reservists, security forces, families
The initiative will expand Ichilov's Assif Center and offer rapid, short-term treatment amid a sharp rise in mental health distress since October 7.
Family & Relationships3 days ago
Is Parenting Necessarily an Exercise in Exerting Power?
With collaborative consequence setting, kids have less of an opportunity to think that their consequence is unfair, since they have a part in setting the consequence; the parent becomes less of an ...
Neuropsychology3 days ago
Wild New Paper Claims Human Brain Doesn’t Produce Consciousness
"Nothing in science explains how three pounds of matter... can love, hate, dream, imagine, fear or hope for its future." The post Wild New Paper Claims Human Brain Doesn’t Produce Consciousness ...
Research3 days ago
A father’s absence is linked to early puberty, but only if it happens during a crucial developmental window
Children growing up without a father in the home during their first year may experience earlier signs of puberty. A recent study published in the Biology of Sex Differences suggests early family environments relate to…
Neuropsychology3 days ago
Five-Year Brain Organoids Reveal New Insights Into Human Development
Researchers kept human brain organoids developing for over five years, revealing prolonged maturation that mirrors human brain development.
Research3 days ago
Brain scans reveal biological divides based on subtle political differences
A recent brain imaging study found that people with even slightly different political views process information using different neural patterns. Listening to political statements about immigration prompted synchronized…
Family & Relationships3 days ago
When 'but they're your family' isn't reason enough to stay
Overall, her research has found that adult children who go "no contact" with one or both parents choose estrangement as a last resort and to free themselves to create a chosen family environment that ...
Mental Health3 days ago
Pakistani doctor’s unlikely journey from ‘Macbeth’ to head of global mental health body
When millions of young Pakistanis cannot function at their best because of untreated mental health problems, Mian argues, the consequences extend beyond individuals and families to the country’s ...