AddictionOct 2, 2026
Overcoming Alcohol Addiction: What Works, How to Get Help and How to Stay Sober
Alcohol recovery: treatments that work, safe withdrawal, staying sober and Thunder Bay support options that will let you recover ...
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AddictionOct 2, 2026
Global Substance Use Disorder Treatment Market Analysis and Forecast to 2030 | Long-Acting Therapies, Telemedicine, and Drug Innovation Drive Growth
Unlock growth opportunities with regional insights, competitive rankings, product mapping, M&A, venture funding, patents, supply chain analysis and ESG trends.Dublin, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
New Research on Postpartum Depression vs. Depression: What Brain Imaging Reveals
The high-profile Lindsay Clancy case has brought renewed attention to the serious mental health challenges women can face after giving birth.
TraumaOct 2, 2026
Flashbacks, Fear, PTSD: What Smit Machchhar May Be Going Through After The FlyDubai Attack, Psychologist Explains
Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who helped avert a mid-air disaster, is stable. As he recovers physically, the psychological impact of the traumatic event may emerge gradually.
Forensic PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Ex-KY sheriff who shot judge claims insanity. Why he wants a mental evaluation blocked
The sheriff's lawyer accused prosecutors of disagreeing with the first mental health evaluation as they seek a second one.
Family & RelationshipsOct 2, 2026
[Parenting Psychology] "Get Your Child to Act on Their Own Without Yelling! Magical Ways to Interact That Foster Self-Esteem"
"No matter how many times I tell them, my child won't clean up or do their homework, so I end up yelling emotionally..." "After getting angry, I fall into self-loathing, thinking 'I did it again,' and ...
Child PsychologyOct 2, 2026
How claims of ‘masking’ in ADHD are impacting diagnosis
The idea that people can 'mask' symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder has contributed to the rise in diagnoses, but is it based on good evidence?
PersonalityOct 2, 2026
Gut bacteria and digestive metabolites are linked to psychopathic traits
Specific bacteria in the gut and mouth, along with the chemical byproducts of digestion, are associated with traits like emotional detachment and impulsivity. These findings suggest that the ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
An ER wait can worsen a mental health crisis. Hampton offers another option.
Local responders say Riverside’s psychiatric emergency department helps people in crisis reach specialized care sooner, as Virginia expands options beyond medical emergency rooms.
ResearchOct 2, 2026
Why losing a parent can be so difficult for children: Study highlights mental health risks
The findings highlight how common parental loss is and the importance of providing affected children and families with appropriate support ...
TraumaOct 2, 2026
Prince Harry on PTSD: How therapy became part of his healing journey
Prince Harry has previously spoken publicly about his mental health and trauma, including discussing PTSD.While Harry has not made a formal medical diagnosis public, he has spoken about being ...
AddictionOct 2, 2026
As prediction markets spread in Texas, therapists warn about gambling addictions
Texas gambling addiction is growing as online betting expands, but the state offers little funding or trained treatment support.
AddictionOct 2, 2026
Substance-use disorders linked to sixfold higher risk of suicidal behaviour – new study
In my work as an addiction psychiatrist, I meet people whose lives have been severely affected by alcohol or drug use, often alongside other forms of mental distress. Some experience suicidal thoughts ...
Family & RelationshipsOct 2, 2026
Psychology says children who always wait for their parents' approval may be struggling with more than confidence
A child who asks, “Is this okay?” before making even a small decision may simply be looking for reassurance. But when a child consistently needs a parent to approve their choices, worries intensely ...
Positive PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Psychology says the most resilient people aren’t the ones who always stay positive or bounce back fast — they’re the ones who fall apart on a Tuesday night and still show ...
The ability to bounce back. It sounds like a word meant for somebody who hasn't lived enough life yet to know that sometimes there is no clean bounce. Sometimes you get the bad news on a Tuesday, cry ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. "#LetsAskOurHearts"
October 10th is World Mental Health Day.This day was established by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), an international non-governmental organization. In 1992, they designated October 10th ...
AddictionOct 2, 2026
BNI Clinics Expands Access to Psychiatric and Psychological Care for Teens and Adults in the Los Angeles Area
BNI Clinics, a mental health clinic serving the Los Angeles area, is expanding access to psychiatric and psychological care for adolescents and adults seeking ...
Child PsychologyOct 2, 2026
More Daily Steps Linked to Better Mental Health in Teens
Every extra walk to school, kickabout in the park or trip to the shops could be doing more for teenage mental health than first thought, according to ...
PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anger Management Be a Form of 'Polishing the Soul'?
Recently, I learned about something called the Hitsuki Shinji.I am not yet well-versed in the Hitsuki Shinji.However, seeing the term 'polishing the soul' (mitama migaki) that appears in it, a thought ...
PolicyOct 2, 2026
The mental health of politicians is a critical issue ‑ we should all care
When political leaders disclose mental health challenges, the public debate usually focuses on their personal experiences, resilience and even electoral prospects. Meanwhile, a growing body of ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Pakistan Launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035
The Government of Pakistan has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035, aimed at reaching more than 32.4 million people who need mental health care.
ResearchOct 2, 2026
Fear, Mistrust, and Harm in Police-Involved Mental Health Crises
This week, Mad in America explores three new studies around mental health crisis calls involving police. The first study finds that patients and service Studies highlight patient and community ...
Family & RelationshipsOct 2, 2026
Is it okay to pick up a baby as soon as they cry? The real answer to parenting, understood through attachment theory
Does "picking up too much" really spoil a child?It is sometimes said that picking up a baby every time they cry will "create a habit of being held" or "make them clingy." On the other hand, there are ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
[Mental Health 12] When Financial Anxiety Won't Leave Your Mind: The Psychology of Financial Stress
Why Financial Anxiety Never Disappears — The True Nature of Financial Stress — (Free)Chapter 2: The Psychology of Financial Stress — Money Beliefs That Bind You — (Free)Chapter 3: How Financial Anxiet ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Understanding Schizophrenia through 'Brain Function' — Capturing Symptoms through Brain Function and Connecting Them to Occupational Therapy —
In occupational therapy for schizophrenia, it is important not only to look at “What can this person not do?” but also to consider “Why is that activity becoming difficult?” Schizophrenia involves ...
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
New WHO estimates show changing global health landscape
WHO’s latest Global Health Estimates, released on 2 October 2026, provide a picture of how health has changed across countries and regions between 2000 and 2023, including trends in life expectancy, ...
NeuropsychologyOct 2, 2026
Faster MRI scans for dementia to be tested on NHS
A UCL-led project reducing MRI scan times from around 20 minutes to seven minutes, and a new hearing test, have received funding to be trialled on the NHS to help diagnose dementia.
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Why loneliness is now treated as a public health crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) is clear about the role that social connection plays in our lives, saying it is “essential for the health, strength and resilience of individuals and societies.” ...
PolicyOct 2, 2026
Federal govt launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035
ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in collaboration with global and local partners, has launched the National Mental Health ...
Cognitive PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Isolation Caused by Irreversible Growth: Consciousness Differentiation and the Logic of the Villain in Jungian Psychology
Differentiation and the Acquisition of Resolution in ConsciousnessHuman consciousness exists in a generally rough, "undifferentiated" state in its initial phase. In Jungian psychology, the phenomenon ...