Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Perez Hilton's family members fled his home moments before his recent mental health crisis
The 48-year-old celebrity blogger was taken to hospital earlier this week following reports of concerning
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Developmental PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Chickasaw Nation completes second child development center in Ada
The Chickasaw Nation has completed a second tribal child development center in Ada that will serve children from birth to age 4.
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Tau Infiltrates Mitochondria to Drive Alzheimer’s
Hyperphosphorylated tau invades mitochondria and triggers reverse electron transport, opening a novel target for treating Alzheimer's disease and tauopathies.
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
The Guardian view on mental health: the new secretary of state should make it a priority | Editorial
Parity for people with physical and psychological ailments has been promised for years. New neighbourhood clinics are a step in the right directionThe rise in children and young people with mental health problems makes…
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Mental health bodies, victim's mother put NSW government under pressure over Bondi Junction stabbing inquest response
The mother of a Bondi Junction stabbing victim has joined with six mental health organisations to pressure the NSW government for a better response to the April 2024 deaths of six people.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users ...
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Common midlife vascular risk factors may cut dementia-free life by up to 13 years
A new study, published in Neurology Open Access, shows an association between three common vascular risk factors and the amount of dementia-free time people experience after age 55. The study hints that dementia is not…
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Meta ordered to pay $1.3b over social media harm to children
A US judge ordered the tech giant create a multi-million dollar children’s mental health fund, after also being hit with a massive fine.
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Researchers Discover the Brain’s Hidden Learning Switch
The extracellular matrix undergoes rapid 24-hour remodeling cycles during learning, locking into place to protect mastered skills.
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
The Common Parenting Habit That Turns Good Kids Into Great Liars (M)
There is a surprising connection between how parents handle bad behaviour and how often kids lie.
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Discovery reveals aging human brains receive immune cell reinforcements from blood
The brain's immune system has long been thought to exist independently from the rest of the body, complete with its own specialized immune cells and a blood-brain barrier that limits what can travel into the brain.
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
New research finds link between heart disease and cancer deaths, with men being at greatest risk
New research from Keele University and the University of Aberdeen has found that men with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of cancer and death from cancer than women. The study found this pattern across all…
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Join us for a special Rethink Mental Illness Legacy Event
The Rethink Mental Illness Legacies team is delighted to invite our supporters to our London office for a relaxed few hours of stories, conversation and connection with fellow supporters whose ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
‘Critical Lifeline’: Advocates encourage Hochul to sign Rural Suicide Prevention Council Bill
Legislation creating a Rural Suicide Prevention Council is again awaiting a veto or approval from Gov. Kathy Hochul – and advocates are pushing the governor to sign the bill. The bill has been largely ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 6, 2026
7 Books that reveal the psychology of human attachment
Explore 7 books that reveal the psychology of human attachment, relationships, emotional bonds, and why we connect with others.
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
With new NIH R01 grant, Ahmed leads explainable AI effort to improve mental health emergency care — and trust
They also add pressure to already crowded emergency departments.” In a new five-year, nearly $4 million project, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, Ahmed and colleagues at UAB and ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
The new normal? Rising social, emotional and mental health needs
Rising social emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs are shaping daily classroom experiences across England. Situated within the United Kingdom’s (UK) devolved education system, this blog ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Community Mental Health Centres: the new government announcement explained
Today (5 August 2026) the government announced the rollout of 100 new mental health community centres. The new community mental ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
No resident psychiatrist, rising distress: Mokokchung confronts mental-health care gap
Mokokchung’s growing concerns around stress, depression, addiction and severe mental illness are drawing attention to a critical gap in the district’s health-care system: there is no resident ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Bipolar Disorder Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Adults
Bipolar disorder is associated with a 72% increased risk for mortality over 8 years in older adults compared with the general population, a new prospective study shows.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Meta Owes $942M To New Mexico After Judge Rules In Social Media Case; Zuckerberg Promises Appeal
In the second phase of New Mexico’s already big bucks social media lawsuit against META, a judge today slapped the Mark Zuckerberg created tech-giant with a penalty in the hundreds of millions of ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Court tells Meta to pay extra $567mn penalty to tackle social media harm to children
Meta must pay an additional $567mn in compensation and increase the safety features on its apps to address the harm they cause to children, a New Mexico judge ordered on Thursday. The extra fine from ...
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Alliance Health and Cortica Partner to Ensure Access to Quality, Cost-Effective Care for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Differences
Alliance Health, a North Carolina Tailored Plan has partnered with Cortica, a physician-led autism services provider, to expand access to advanced neurological therapies for children with autism ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
How financial stress impacts your physical and mental health
Financial stress is more than an economic problem. Learn how money worries impact physical health and how to manage financial toxicity.
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Recognizing depression: Signs, causes and paths to treatment
Depression is a mental health condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstances. It goes beyond temporary feelings of sadness or disappointment and can deeply influence ...
ResearchAug 6, 2026
The income, mental health and physical health triangle, unpacked
Income, mental health and physical health form a triangle of mutual influence. A new nationwide Danish cohort study asks what happens when someone sits at two corners at once.
School & EducationAug 6, 2026
Boost for mental health in schools
Fifty school counselling teachers in Penang will undergo training to better support students' mental health and understand the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) under a new pilot progr ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Three Factors Tied to 13 Additional Dementia-Free Years
(MedPage Today) -- Maintaining three key health factors during midlife -- normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking -- was associated with nearly 13 additional dementia-free years, a study of 12,000 people in…
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
A New Mexico state court ordered Meta to change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children's wellbeing.