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Psychiatric trials typically define success as symptom reduction, yet patients prioritize meaning, vitality, and functioning. This imbalance undervalues experiential benefits, distorting clinical, policy, and FDA…
This study aimed to explore the impact of a laughter prescription on well-being in a sample of earthquake survivors in Türkiye. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted following a 14-day intervention; and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various fields, including art. Studies comparing human- and AI-generated art primarily examine evaluation, perception, and the ability to identify art created by AI…
Emotion recognition (ER) is a core socio-cognitive skill supported by distributed brain networks, including face-selective occipito-temporal regions, the superior temporal sulcus, and the amygdala, which interact with…
Currently, the application of design thinking in the field of STEM education is expanding. However, in this field, there is currently no systematic analysis or comprehensive explanation of the extent to which design…
Artificial intelligence (AI) may enhance the effectiveness of routine mental health care, yet large-scale real-world evaluations remain limited. We examined whether employer-level access to AI-enabled continuous care…
Peer influence is a central yet contested issue in adolescence, a developmental period marked by heightened social sensitivity. The present study examined how adolescents conform to prosocial and antisocial decisions of…
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. During my college years, I worked summers at a family camp in the Sierras for alumni of the University of California. A month into my first summer, I was running…
When people encounter new information that challenges their expectations, their pupils are likely to dilate. This physiological response is a sign that something is happening in the brain to help the person adapt to the…
Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021, The New York Times reports.
California's push to implement new nurse-to-patient ratios at psychiatric hospitals has sparked widespread concern among hospital leaders.
The new community centres - one of which will be in Hull - will offer walk-in support without requiring a referral with patients having to wait for months.
An African proverb about deep roots reveals the psychology of resilience and why inner strength grows long before life's storms.
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. The question of whether similar or dissimilar personality traits are a source of romantic attraction and marital satisfaction has been debated for years. An…
Temporarily pausing puberty with leuprolide in adolescent rats delays reproductive development. However, research in Biology of Sex Differences and Hormones and Behavior provides evidence that subjects achieve full…
Libby Nielson, 21, from Chester, has earned praise from the University of Chester for her outstanding academic performance and contributions to student life. She will graduate later this year with a ...
(MedPage Today) -- The fate of the No Surprises Act's independent dispute resolution (IDR) clause continues to hang in the balance as it winds its way through the courts. The No Surprises Act, signed into law in 2020 by…
Feed your brain! Harvard research highlights 5 essential foods that boost memory, focus, and long-term mental sharpness ...
When researchers looked at social media usage of children, the health risks to their cognitive health were evident. Here is what can happen if you give your child early exposure to social media.
A new study demonstrates that over half of people reporting nonordinary experiences experience positive long-term effects, showing that personal appraisal dictates outcome.
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. After hearing from the experiences of adopted children and then later relearning very similar lessons from donor-conceived children, people are more commonly…
(MedPage Today) -- As vaccine hesitancy continues to rise, fueling a record-breaking resurgence of measles, among other public health threats, an online tool launched this week aims to help people better understand…
Stress and anxiety can make it harder for women to sleep, creating a cycle that affects mental health, mood, energy and everyday wellbeing.
For years, autism has often been viewed through the lens of a simple assumption: that autistic people struggle to understand how others feel. However, accumulating research suggests the picture is far more complex. This…
Psychedelic drugs are best known for altering perception and producing vivid hallucinations, but scientists are increasingly interested in what else they might do. A growing body of research suggests that these…
A 14-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation residential care service is set to open at Hawkesbury Lodge in Coventry in October 2026, aiming to provide adults with complex mental health needs acro ...
Not smoking, having normal BP and no diabetes may extend life without dementia by almost 13 years, a new study in Neurology Open Access shows.“Our findings support prevention of risk factors developing in midlife as a…
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have conducted the first comprehensive structural analyses of a class of proteins whose dysfunction is associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
(MedPage Today) -- The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD, as director of the CDC, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was…
The biggest lie you'll ever believe is the story you tell yourself about what you're no longer capable of doing. Maybe you've heard it. On an expedition in Argentina, I found myself listening to that voice. In my 50s, I…
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