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Background Suicidal ideation (SI) is a major global concern, yet its dynamic interplay with other symptoms remains poorly understood. Objective To identify symptoms that co-fluctuate with or temporally precede SI to…
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Social media’s negative effects on mental health and eating disorder risk in children and adolescents have received significant media and research attention. Similarly, ...
Mandatory drug testing can unintentionally reinforce shame, weaken trust, and reduce recovery to a pass-fail measure.
Most people would not prefer to take ethical advice from a computer, but a new Wharton study shows how attitudes change when users see how good AI guidance can be.
Predicting an individual's risk of ischemic stroke is difficult because thrombosis embolization—the process of a blood clot detaching from the area where it formed, traveling and then sticking in another blood vessel—is…
New research from the University of St Andrews has shed light on baboons, moonlight and their link to an ancient Egyptian deity.
Despite criticisms of a brain drain from China to the U.S., the awards come at a time when several high-profile Chinese scholars have returned home, some citing an increasingly hostile academic environment in America.
Coastal Horizons CEO Margaret Weller Stargell worked extensively with lawmakers during budget negotiations to secure the funding, according to Estes.
Few things are more emotionally painful than watching your adult child struggle. If you are like many parents who reach out to me ...
Taking that first step in prioritizing your mental health can often be the hardest to make. But the professionals at Waves Behavioral Health can help you each step of the way. They serve everyone, ...
Dating has entered a new era in which finding a potential soulmate is increasingly shaped by the digital world and, often, by algorithms. On dating apps, the way people present themselves through their profiles can…
After Tracy Nicholl gave her personal information to the online gambling site Jackpot Rabbit, she said she's received daily scam calls.
Many of these workers are also people who have families when they're off-duty, which creates a heightened level of emotional investment when children are involved in these situations, said Dr. Kelly ...
The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.
Morocco has approved three strengths of the ADHD medicine Concerta for regular sale, marking a shift away from exceptional imports, although pharmacy availability still depends on completing mandatory ...
Psychology says people who are ready to rebuild their lives at any moment aren't driven only by sudden decisions. This mindset often reflects adaptability, emotional recovery, and the ability to ...
The final component is starting a student-led program called the Hope Squad in three Kanawha County high schools — George Washington, Nitro, and Herbert Hoover.
Next Wednesday marks two years since Rudakubana carried out an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 2024, killing three girls.
ASCP updates spotlight ketamine safety guardrails, at‑home agitation therapy, psilocybin phase 3 momentum, and biomarker-driven precision psychiatry.
Most of us can only spot AI-generated text about half the time. A psychologist who specialises in mental health communication shares the concrete signals worth learning.
While working mothers often face career penalties, a new study reveals a hidden "motherhood advantage." Researchers found that mothers are highly likely to view their jobs as a way to be role models, driving greater…
As the Commonwealth Games approach, athletes chasing every extra edge on the track, court or in the pool might not find it in training, but on their dinner plates. In a study published in Sports Medicine—Open, University…
Top 2026 psychiatry conference takeaways: mixed-feature bipolar care, GLP-1 addiction trials, schizophrenia adherence, TD gaps, AI prodrome screening.
A thoughtful look at why some ADHD parents may lose their temper, even while deeply loving their kids.
SIRS highlights new schizophrenia advances: LB-102 shows promise, Cobenfy switching stays stable, and tazbentetol targets synaptic regeneration.
Diagnoses are said to be increasing, with it being noted that there has been a 50-fold increase in ADHD prescriptions in men aged 18-29 - and a doctor suggested that this may be caused by the spike in ...
Seeing a psychiatrist via telehealth became easier from January 2022. That's when Medicare-reimbursed telepsychiatry arrangements became permanent.
Certain zodiac signs are wired to process stress and emotion more deeply, which can make them more prone to anxiety and nervous-system overload. Learn which signs feel the most — and why.
Loud traffic noise has long been recognized as more than just a disturbance; it is a significant public health concern. Prolonged exposure to excessive traffic sounds can contribute to a range of health problems…
A woman who lost her husband to suicide three days after he was admitted to the acute mental health unit of Cork University Hospital has called for change in the way mental health is treated in ...