ResearchAug 4, 2026
Many Californians on Medi-Cal Still Struggle to Access Mental Health Care, Study Shows
California Medi-Cal behavioral health disparities persist despite sweeping reforms in recent years. Here's what we know.
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Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Top doctor: 'ADHD is not a medical condition'
Dr Iona Heath, the former president of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), made the comments for a Channel 4 documentary set to be released next year.
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Asheville police add mental health co-responders to crisis calls
Mental health professionals now respond alongside Asheville police, connecting people in crisis with care and helping reduce arrests.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Here's what happens to your brain when you stop drinking alcohol
Though even relatively low levels of drinking can cause harm, the brain can recover to an extent if you stop or cut back, evidence shows.
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Grief Is Love: An expert's guide to navigating loss
Grief has been poetically described as ‘love wearing a heavy coat’, yet the reality of losing a loved one can be excruciating beyond what words alone can describe.
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Ghaziabad psychiatrist suicide: Why mental health professionals need healing too
A psychiatrist explains why colleagues routinely absorb the emotional burden of treating trauma, depression and suicide but often delay seeking help because of stigma, burnout and a medical culture ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
People who hear ‘backed by neuroscience’ are more likely to believe weak claims, research finds
Studies suggest the word “brain” can make questionable claims seem more convincing. Here’s how leaders can separate scientific evidence from scientific-sounding advice.
Social MediaAug 4, 2026
New Data Shows Searches For ‘School Bullying’ Spiked 202%
Bullying is no longer confined to school hours, with smartphones and social media now allowing harassment to continue into the evenings, over weekends and through school holidays.
Cognitive PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Déjà vu explained: Why you feel like you’ve lived this moment before and the psychology behind it
Déjà vu is a common psychological phenomenon where a new experience feels strangely familiar due to how the brain processes memories. It reflects a temporary mismatch in memory systems, showing how ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
'Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories — NH' at Triangle Club in Dover
“Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories — New Hampshire" is displayed at the club, located at 120 Broadway. The free exhibition humanizes the addiction crisis through the personal stories and ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
New VA Clinical Trial Examines How GLP-1s Can Help Treat 400K Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorder
The trial is taking place at 18 VA facilities, with the GLP-1 receptor semaglutide at the center of the research.
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Mental Health Courts Help Divert People From Jail. Why Don’t More NY Counties Have Them?
On a recent July morning, a defendant appeared in a New York courtroom in a loose-fitting white dress shirt, his wrists handcuffed at his back. “The DA ’s fed up, they say you ...
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Psychology says people who can't keep secrets even for a few minutes aren't always betraying trust: Here's what this habit really reveals
Psychology explains why some people struggle to keep secrets. The habit may be linked to impulse control, emotions, stress and social needs rather than intentional betrayal.
ResearchAug 4, 2026
New blood tests accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome
People with Down syndrome face an elevated risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A recent study indicates that simple blood tests can accurately detect early brain changes, paving the way for easier diagnosis and…
Clinical PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Psilera Announces Fall Conference Schedule to Showcase Next-Generation Psychedelic and Neuroplastogen Pipeline
Psilera Inc. ("Psilera"), a leading biopharmaceutical company pioneering next-generation neuroplastogens and psychedelic therapies, today announced its fall conference schedule. Executive and ...
TraumaAug 4, 2026
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
TraumaAug 4, 2026
MDMA assisted psychotherapy may help soldiers with PTSD reduce symptoms, rebuild lives, study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
Health PsychologyAug 4, 2026
NICE referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who go on to develop breast cancer within 10 years
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria used to decide who should be referred by GPs for further breast cancer risk assessment and specialist care miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will…
ResearchAug 4, 2026
Brain signals help reproductive cells survive heat stress, new worm study suggests
Scientists have discovered a hidden communication network in worms where the nervous system uses small RNA molecules to protect fertility. This shows that an animal's sensory perception can physically buffer its…
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
The association between body mass index and body bulk with externalizing behavior: a longitudinal twin study
IntroductionThe current study examined longitudinal links between adolescent body mass index and body bulk with externalizing behaviors using data from the University of Southern California's Risk Factors for Antisocial…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Neuroplasticity in adult second language learning: a systematic scoping review of structural and functional neuroimaging evidence
BackgroundAdult second language (L2) learning offers a valuable model for studying experience-dependent brain plasticity beyond early development. Neuroimaging studies have reported structural and functional changes…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Foundations for pediatric vocal biomarkers: age-aware phoneme recognition and latent-space error analysis
IntroductionPediatric speech sound disorders (SSDs) affect many young children and are commonly assessed through auditory-perceptual judgments and IPA transcription, which are limited by listener bias, variable…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Effect of culture relatedness on affective neural responses to words in L1 and L2: ERP studies
This study investigates affective responses to words in bilinguals’ native (L1) and second (L2) languages. Specifically, we examine how the extent to which concepts are related to one’s own native or second culture…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
From scribbling to painting: children’s drawing as an evolutionary laboratory for multisensory and sensorimotor integration
Adult painting emerges from a sophisticated multisensory integration between vision, touch, proprioception, and motor control, taking shape as a form of active Bayesian inference about the external environment. The…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Subjective experience and social support predict exercise persistence in university students via perceived usefulness and behavioral control
Despite the well-documented benefits of regular exercise, low persistence in exercise among college students remains a significant public health concern. Existing research predominantly examines the impact of individual…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Systematic review and meta analysis of self guided virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety
Self-guided virtual reality exposure therapy (SGVRET) may offer a scalable approach for social anxiety, but its independent effects remain uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Teacher support and student engagement in second language education: a systematic review of motivational mechanisms and an integrated framework
Teacher support is widely recognized as an important antecedent of student engagement in second language (L2) education, yet existing research remains fragmented in its conceptualization and differentiation of teacher…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Human-AI Co-Ideation in VR Experience Design: Using the Dimensionality Framework (8Df) to Structure LLM-Guided Design
Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used in creative practice, yet designers often lack structured frameworks that support both creativity and theoretical grounding, especially in complex media workflows, such…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Stress-induced cortisol clouds the gut feeling in decision-making: a randomized controlled study
The advice to âfollow your gutâ reflects the idea that instinctive feelings can guide decision-making. Indeed, anticipatory emotional bodily signals, such as skin conductance responses, have been shown to help people…
ResearchAug 4, 2026
Attitudinal ambivalence and political extremism
The question of why people engage in extreme, even violent, political actions has captivated researchers for decades, with scholars across disciplines providing diverse perspectives. One might assume that those who are…