Profession5 days ago
Survey aims to help improve mental health at work
A new survey is launching ahead of this week’s World Mental Health Day (October 10) to help take stock of the mental health ...
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Clinical Psychology5 days ago
Writers with Panic Disorder
"Why am I so weak?"When your mind and body don't behave the way you want them to, you might find yourself thinking things like that.I can't keep a job. I can't travel far. I'm afraid of crowded places ...
Mental Health5 days ago
Behind bars and beyond capacity: The mental health crisis in prisons
Open Access Government reflects on data and efforts from concerning the prevalence and care of mental health disorders among prisoners ...
Mental Health5 days ago
The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse
The federal government launched a nationwide consultation earlier this year to try and determine why boys and men’s health is suffering. Data they reported on shows a country of young men self-reporti ...
Mental Health5 days ago
Young people with depression find antidepressants helpful, but stigma persists
Most young people (58%) believe antidepressants to be effective, particularly if they have ever experienced mental health difficulties, according to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL.
Clinical Psychology5 days ago
Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders: When Appearance Concerns Take Over
When appearance distress sits alongside disordered eating, recovery may need to address body image, behaviour, nutrition & everyday triggers.
Addiction5 days ago
Massachusetts launches new free app to help those vulnerable to gambling addiction
" This evolution of gambling has happened in a way that we've gone from brick-and-mortar casinos to now access on your phone 24/7," said the state's director for the Office of Problem Gambling, Victor ...
Mental Health5 days ago
Meet Motivista: Click Therapeutics debuts first-of-its-kind schizophrenia digital therapeutic
Click Therapeutics has nabbed FDA approval for its digital therapeutic Motivista, which now becomes the first authorized treatment for negative schizophrenia symptoms. | Click Therapeutics has nabbed ...
Policy5 days ago
Mothers face barriers to accessing mental healthcare, survey shows
Released Thursday, Pulse Check 2026: Mothers on Mental Health, Care, and the Systems Around Their Families reports that nearly 48% of Florida mothers surveyed said they had struggled struggle to take ...
AI & Technology5 days ago
100 Best Mental Health Apps
Spread the loveMental health matters. In the whirlwind of modern life, taking care of your mental well-being is crucial. Thankfully, technology has stepped up, providing us with a plethora of ...
Personality5 days ago
Our Two Minds: The Hidden Axes of Personality found via Machine Learning
Human personality may be driven by a deeper tension between adapting to the social world and wandering through the inner one.
Neuropsychology5 days ago
[Dementia Prevention] Is the 'Cervical Lymph Node' the Key to Alzheimer's Brain Damage? — A New Perspective on Protecting the Brain from 'Outside' the Brain
Hello! This is Hina💛As we age, many of us become concerned about changes in our cognitive functions, such as forgetfulness. When it comes to dementia prevention, we tend to focus on the "brain itself ...
Health Psychology5 days ago
What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject
Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?
Mental Health6 days ago
Greenville community comes together to walk for suicide prevention
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Community members in Greenville came together to raise awareness on suicide prevention. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the “Out of the Darkness ...
Mental Health6 days ago
How To Lead When You Have High-Functioning Anxiety
These strategies can help whether you have a formal diagnosis, describe yourself as highly anxious or are simply feeling the weight of the world right now. ...
Family & Relationships6 days ago
Psychology explains why the person who ghosted you still views your Instagram stories
Ghosted but still in your Story viewers? Psychology says it's usually curiosity, not commitment, and why you're reading too much into it right now.
Social Media6 days ago
Largest review yet ties addictive screen habits to poorer mental health in the young
A major review reveals that young individuals using screens excessively are at higher risk for mental health issues, self-harm, and sleep problems.
Policy6 days ago
Improving access to mental health care targeted by Trust Fund project
Kjell Winkens, Project Officer, Mental Health & Prevention, Trimbos Institute; Prof. Dr. Laura Shields-Zeeman, Head of Mental ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight year
The VA’s annual suicide prevention report, released last week, said that 6,488 veterans died by suicide in 2024, down from 6,662 in 2023. The rate of suicide among the nation’s veterans in 2024 also ...
Research6 days ago
Early neglect may disrupt how the brain fine-tunes itself during adolescence
Children who spent their earliest years in Romanian orphanages showed lasting differences in how their brain activity matured through adolescence, a long-running study finds. These differences tracked with poorer…
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Is the Reason for Brain Energy Consumption Machiavellian? Psychology Note from Age 59: A Challenge to the Open University of Japan from Zero Knowledge
Hello everyone. I am Morigen, and I enrolled in the Open University of Japan on October 1st to study psychology at the age of 59.Now, my reason for studying psychology is quite simple. It is because I ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
Psychology says children who insist on pressing the lift button may want more than a turn
Young children often demonstrate their burgeoning independence by eagerly pressing elevator buttons, signaling their craving for control. This action mirrors their innate drive for competence and self ...
Policy6 days ago
Psychological issues emerge as No. 1 problem in study of war's toll on health
Clalit Health Services, Israel’s largest health organization, released on Sunday the results of a comprehensive assessment of the health costs of war over the past three years. Its data set was its 5 ...
School & Education6 days ago
A student guide to mental health resources on campus
Recognition of someone struggling is only the first step of prevention. Whether a student is experiencing a crisis themselves or knows someone who is, Auburn's mental health resources offer several ...
Research6 days ago
Yutori Blog #2: 'The Story of How I Took the Psychology Certification Exam After 3 Days of Serious Study'
The other day, an envelope arrived at my house.The 23rd Japanese Psychological Union Certified Psychology Certification Exam ResultsThat's right. On a whim, I, Yutori no Tane, decided to take this ...
Research6 days ago
Republican-aligned actors issued nearly three-quarters of fact-checked 2024 election hoaxes
During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, politicians and anonymous users openly used disinformation as a campaign strategy. A new study reveals who spread these hoaxes, how they shared them, and who was targeted by…
Addiction6 days ago
Mark Lee looks back on his gambling addiction: 'Everything had colour again when I finally paid off the debts'
Mark Lee recently spoke about his gambling addiction from around two decades ago and the person who made him decide to quit.The 57-year-old local actor was a guest on the latest episode of Jeanette Aw ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Psychology Note from Age 59: A Journey into The Open University of Japan from Zero Knowledge
Hello everyone. I am Morigen, and I enrolled in The Open University of Japan on October 1st to study psychology at the age of 59.Now, my reason for studying psychology is quite simple. It is because I ...
Cognitive Psychology6 days ago
[Eastern Depth Psychology] "The World Was Created Entirely by Your Own Mind" — An Introduction to "Yogacara" to Resolve Life's Difficulties
Why is it that even though we experience the same events, that person is fine, while I am the only one feeling so down?”Have you ever felt such questions or difficulties in living in your daily ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Eating disorders are common but often overlooked, psychologist explains
Eating disorders can affect anyone and are closely linked to body image, anxiety, depression and self-esteem, said educational psychologist and eating disorder advocate Lucy Hathorn.