Addiction6 days ago
A Losing Hand: New book describes human toll of gambling industry
I think we forget that people who develop gambling addiction and who face gambling-related harms are ... our neighbours, our friends and our family' ...
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Child Psychology6 days ago
Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? backlash grows as charity urges viewers to complain
Documentary claims that the ‘current understanding of ADHD’ is ‘not supported by the evidence’ according to many ‘respected’ experts ...
Mental Health6 days ago
A new initiative will expand access to grief and trauma care in Tarrant County
A new partnership will train school- and community-based clinicians and offer workshops to expand trauma- and grief-informed support for kids.
Mental Health6 days ago
2026 Community Mental Health Summit to be held in Clarksville
The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System will host the 2026 Community Mental Health Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Forensic Psychology6 days ago
Forensic psychologist: Clancy 'had no appreciation for the wrongfulness of her act'
After a brief sidebar with the attorneys, Judge William Sullivan informed the court that "we're going to be in recess and we'll come back as soon as we can." ...
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
Research Reveals Genetic Profiles in Eating Disorders
A landmark global study including University of North Carolina eating disorder expert Cynthia Bulik, Ph.D., FAED, has, for the first time, mapped and ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Trump wants to help 146,000 mentally ill who are homeless. Democrats want to stop him
Trump's new framework allows states to offer supportive housing with court-ordered treatment for 146,000 seriously mentally ill homeless people.
Neuropsychology6 days ago
A ‘renaissance for biomedicine’: human brain organoids model development for 5 years
Scientists’ ability to recapitulate the human brain in a dish has always been hindered by the inability to model the full capacity of the brain and its development through time. | Scientists’ ability ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Menopause brain fog vs. dementia: Signs & when to worry
Up to 60% of women may experience cognitive problems during the menopause transition. So when does ordinary brain fog cross the line into something more concerning?
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Alzheimer's Disease
Get Alzheimer's disease latest news, Article video and Photos on Alzheimer's disease Explore latest health updates, news, information from TheHealthSite.com ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Is Alzheimer's Becoming A Women's Health Concern? Doctor Explains
Women make up a disproportionate share of people living with dementia. Longer life expectancy is one reason, but genetics, menopause, vascular health and unequal access to education and healthcare may ...
Research6 days ago
Psychology says people who save loyalty points but rarely use them may value having options more than immediate rewards
The person who constantly collects loyalty points may not be interested in the reward alone. They may simply enjoy keeping thepossibility of a future reward open. That small distinction can reveal a ...
Addiction6 days ago
How 14 years of alcohol addiction took a toll on 30-year-old Bugingo and his family
Innocent Bugingo, a 30-year-old, spent 14 years battling alcohol and drug addiction, a struggle that strained his relationship with his family and put his future at risk. Bugingo started drinking at ...
Mental Health6 days ago
United2Prevent hosts 5th Annual Run to Prevent Suicide 5K and 1-mile run
United2Prevent invites the community to lace up their running shoes and join the 5th Annual Run to Prevent Suicide.
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Air Pollution May Leave Alzheimer’s Mark on Your Brain
Breathing polluted air may affect more than the lungs and heart. A new study suggests that common outdoor air pollutants are also linked to changes in parts of the brain that are especially vulnerable ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Hidden Dementia Changes May Begin in Middle Age
A brain disease closely linked to dementia may begin much earlier than many people realize. Researchers in Finland found signs of Lewy body disease in some people over age 50 who had never been ...
Developmental Psychology6 days ago
Family Dynamics After the Welfare System: Lifelong Development, Adaptation, and Resilience
The transition from state protection systems into permanent family-based care - such as adoption or foster care - represents a pivotal shift that reshapes ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Exercise Done At Work May Have A Very Different Effect On Dementia Risk
Regular exercise has long been linked to decreased dementia risk. A 2022 paper found that just 3,800 steps a day may reduce your likelihood of developing dementia by 25%, with increasing benefits up ...
Mental Health6 days ago
How Gov. Kelly can solidify her legacy of boosting mental health in Kansas | Opinion
The criminal justice system fails people with mental illness. Here’s one major step the outgoing governor can take. | Opinion ...
Profession6 days ago
Ballmers Give $125 Million To University Of Oregon For Child Behavioral Health
Ballmer Group, co-founded by Connie and Steve Ballmer, is donating $125 million to the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health.
AI & Technology6 days ago
Beyond AI scribes: Aisel raises €1.7M to tackle psychiatry’s capacity crisis
Its platform aims to surface the patient context clinicians need, without adding to an already overwhelming documentation burden.
Child Psychology6 days ago
Who Is Max Pemberton? NHS Psychiatrist Who Challenges Tenet That ADHD Is a Medical Condition
Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?' questions ADHD's status as a neurodevelopmental disorder, sparking controversy and backlash from ADHD UK and medical professionals.
Child Psychology6 days ago
ADHD charity urges viewers to complain about Channel 4 documentary
Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? backlash grows as charity urges viewers to complain - Documentary claims that the ‘current understanding of ADHD’ is ‘not supported by the evidence’ according to many ...
Child Psychology6 days ago
Channel 4 viewers left furious over 'shameful and dangerous' ADHD documentary
Viewers have complained in their droves over Channel 4's 'appalling' new documentary, The Great ADHD Myth?, which aired last night.
AI & Technology6 days ago
As patients turn to AI, Pittsburgh’s mental health providers adapt
The use of AI chatbots for mental health support is growing faster than research and professional guidance. Some local providers are embracing the technology alongside patients, while others remain ...
Mental Health6 days ago
Loneliness is a health crisis, but doctors can’t cure it alone, analysis warns
Loneliness can seriously harm physical and mental health, but experts warn doctors cannot solve social isolation without broader community and policy changes.
Trauma6 days ago
The dangers of oversharing your traumatic experiences on social media
Ever heard the term "trauma dumping"? It refers to when someone shares their traumatic experiences with another person in a way
Child Psychology6 days ago
How easy is it to get a diagnosis for ADHD?
The Great ADHD Myth? has been described as perhaps the most controversial show of the year after broadcasting on Channel 4 ...
Clinical Psychology6 days ago
How to resolve conflict: Clinical Psychologist shares advice
Bredenkamp’s Baby Brunch podcast this week – she and Clinical Psychologist Janine Boulle look at how parents can resolve conflict.
Mental Health6 days ago
Op-ed: Suicide prevention deserves year-round attention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This year, I believe we need to pay particular attention to our young people.