AddictionJul 24, 2026
Understanding the Many Paths to Addiction Recovery
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Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Recall-by-genotype study demonstrates scalable path toward precision psychiatry
Clinical biobanks that combine genomic data with electronic health records (EHRs) have become powerful resources for discovering genetic variants associated with disease. These biobanks may also be used to identify…
NeuropsychologyJul 24, 2026
Future Obesity Drugs to Target Specific Brain Circuits
Using site-specific knockout mouse models, researchers found that GIPR agonists suppress appetite via the brainstem, while GIPR antagonists act in the hypothalamus to release a "brake" on hindbrain satiety.
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
When True Information Teaches the Wrong Lesson
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills I first read the story of Norman Cousins in college, and for decades, I remembered it with remarkable confidence. Cousins had terminal cancer. He left the hospital, watched…
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Biomarker discovery could advance treatments for obesity-related health risks
Researchers have identified a biological marker that rises and falls as body fat changes, offering new insight into how weight gain and weight loss may influence metabolic health.
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
The World Is on Fire: Why Recycling Bottles Won’t Save It
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills The world is on fire. Literally. From Arthurâs Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the Canadian wildfires impacting North America, the planet is in a deep crisis. Record…
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
Arts Engagement in Trauma Recovery Can Benefit Mental Health
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Written by Thi Ngoc Mai Le, Graduate Research Assistant at the International Arts + Mind Lab, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine “Path with Art gave me my…
Social MediaJul 24, 2026
What I Learned When I Ditched My Smartphone for a Year
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye A year ago, I deleted my social media accounts and switched to a so-called dumb phone. I made the move because I felt like social media wasn’t making me happier. It felt like…
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
Greene County launches mental health court to divert eligible defendants to treatment
Greene County has launched a new mental health court aimed at keeping eligible defendants out of prison and connecting them with treatment.
Clinical PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Notre Dame's Veldman Family Psychology Clinic holds open house
The Wilma and Peter Veldman Family Psychology clinic held an open house on Friday.The well-known Veldman family made a significant contribution to the Universit ...
Social MediaJul 24, 2026
New research prompts shift in kids' screen time guidelines
Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. These concerns and policies are part of a quickly changing national and international conversation around how young people spend time on ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
No mental health training, no warning, no plan: what led to the fatal police shooting of Jesse Deacon?
Three years after her son was shot during a mental health episode, 82-year-old Judy Deacon led the cross-examination in the coroner’s courtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree years ago, Judy…
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Experimental plague vaccine strategy protects mice with missing key immune defenses
The plague has killed more people than World War II. The bacterium Yersinia pestis (Yp), which causes plague, has triggered three major pandemics throughout history, leaving behind a casualty toll of more than 200…
ResearchJul 24, 2026
Struggling with a hard life choice? AI future selves have tips
A chat with aged avatars of future selves can guide people paralyzed by tough decisions. The question is what information to feed the bots.
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Grief: Escaping the Museum of the Past
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Marcus was at his nephew’s birthday party when it happened. Someone told a dumb joke—and he laughed. Really laughed. Head back, his face momentarily radiant, the kind of…
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
Popular drug used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder recalled nationwide: Here’s why
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A popular prescription medication used nationwide to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder is being recalled, according to an FDA enforcement report. Divalproex Sodium Delayed-release ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
More than books | Pilot program trains Hoosier librarians to spot a visitor in crisis, what to do next
Public libraries have been the community's go-to spot to borrow books. "The community really trusts us," said Lisa Lintner, Johnson County Public Library director. Librarians across Indiana say ...
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Do You Feel Defective? You Are Not Alone
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods In my last post, I explored some of the painful mental schemas that can develop due to childhood trauma or neglect. To recap, a schema is a template in your brain for how to…
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Birth exposes babies to maternal gut bacteria that help build early microbiomes
The very first thing many babies encounter when they're born is their mother's poop. If they're born vaginally, head down, with the face against their mother's rectum, the pressure can expel fecal material just as they…
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Oral antiviral blocks airborne measles-like virus spread in ferret model
A new oral antiviral drug candidate, administered either before or after direct-contact or airborne exposure to canine distemper virus, which causes measles-like disease in ferrets, blocks virus transmission and reduces…
AI & TechnologyJul 24, 2026
Tech Bills of the Week: Regulating chatbot-child communication; AI in the VA; and more
Bills this week focused on how minors — and seniors — engage with generative AI, gauging AI’s efficacy at the VA and addressing a myriad of policy issues.
Developmental PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Call for Nominations: 2027 SRCD Governing Council President-Elect and Members-at-Large
Nominations for the 2027 SRCD Governing Council are now open! Review the nomination requirements below and submit your nomination by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Developmental PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Call for Nominations: 2027 Governing Council
Nominations for the 2027 SRCD Governing Council are now open! Review the nomination requirements below and submit your nomination by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
Finding your calm: Simple strategies for everyday anxiety
Image Credit: Unsplash That feeling of a racing heart, a tight chest, or a mind that just won’t shut off is something m ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
FUSE program has led to fewer arrests among people with mental illness, substance use disorders
The county-led program, in place since 2019, has contributed to fewer jail bookings for participants, including a steep decline in DUI and traffic charges.
Health PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Moral distress: For primary care doctors, 'doing the right thing' can feel impossible
Modern health care systems ask much of primary care doctors. They are expected to diagnose, reassure, coordinate care, manage chronic illness and increasingly fill the gaps when other parts of the system come under…
PsychologyJul 24, 2026
The Suicides We're Not Counting
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan When someone dies of a drug overdose, a medical examiner or coroner faces a judgment call that shapes both a family’s grief and a nation’s statistics: Was it an accident…
ResearchJul 24, 2026
The skin-brain axis: New research highlights the link between mental well-being and skin health
A new study suggests a strong link between mental health struggles and skin conditions. Researchers found that stress and depression often accompany skin issues, particularly in women.
NeuropsychologyJul 24, 2026
The low‑tech fix that will reduce brain injuries in sport
For parents around the world, weekend mornings often look the same: standing on the sidelines of a soccer field, basketball court or American football field. In Australia's southern states, it's often an Australian rules…