PolicyJul 14, 2026
ECU Psychology Clinic expands to address regional mental health care needs
The expansion of a low-cost psychology clinic at East Carolina University aims to address a lack of access to mental health care in the region.
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School & EducationJul 14, 2026
Centre Pushes For Sex Education In Schools: Psychologist Answers 6 Questions On Abuse, Trauma And Misinformation
The proposed curriculum is expected to go well beyond reproductive biology to include age-appropriate lessons on healthy relationships, body autonomy and digital safety.
Mental HealthJul 14, 2026
Extreme heat increases mental health risks for the young: research
An exclusive University of Sydney study has found heat-related hospital admissions will increase by at least six per cent by the end of the century.
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Doctors who smoke are less likely to support patients to quit, survey reveals
General practitioners (GPs) who smoke are less likely to advise their patients to quit, new research from Federation University has found, revealing how doctors' own smoking behaviors can influence patient care.
Mental HealthJul 14, 2026
Yale scientists found a hidden network inside the eye
Researchers have discovered that the retina uses an unexpected communication network that lets separate visual pathways cooperate instead of working alone. A newly identified "commander" cell appears to coordinate this…
TraumaJul 14, 2026
Sheba opens trauma treatment space in the heart of nature
The new center, the Fifth Element, which opened at the Sheba Rehabilitation Hospital, offers an innovative treatment combining nature, psychotherapy, bodywork, and community.
Family & RelationshipsJul 14, 2026
How many relationships can person really maintain? Psychology has surprising answer
Ever wondered how many relationships a person can truly maintain? Psychology and the famous Dunbar's Number reveal why the human brain has a limit when it comes to meaningful friendships, close ...
Cognitive PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Still embarrassed by something you did years ago? Here’s why your brain won’t let it go
From forgotten mistakes to embarrassing memories that keep resurfacing, here’s why your brain replays awkward moments from the past and what they really mean.
Sexual dysfunctionJul 14, 2026
PsychologicalED.com Expands Educational Resources as Awareness of Psychological Erectile Dysfunction Continues to Grow
BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / As conversations surrounding men's health continue to evolve, growing attention is being given to the psychological factors that can contribute to ...
ResearchJul 14, 2026
Exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart. It rewires it
Exercise doesn't just make the heart stronger. It also rewires the nerves that regulate it, a discovery that could pave the way for more personalized treatments for common heart conditions such as arrhythmias and angina.
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Odds of HPV-related cancers up for people with HIV and solid organ transplant recipients
The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are higher among people with HIV (PWH) and solid-organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
PolicyJul 14, 2026
Oregon, 14 other states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Fifteen states on Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding.The new lawsuit is part of an ongoing legal battle between ...
Child PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Biopsychosocial risk pathways to school violence in youth: a scoping review of stress reactivity, mental health outcomes, and prevention
School violence represents a major public health and educational concern with significant consequences for adolescents' psychological well-being, academic functioning, and social development. Increasing evidence…
Child PsychologyJul 14, 2026
The association between teacher caring behavior and employment anxiety in female vocational college students: a serial mediation analysis of career decision-making self-efficacy and psychological capital
ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the association between teachers’ caring behaviors on employment anxiety among female students in vocational colleges, as well as the sequential multiple mediating roles of career…
NeuropsychologyJul 14, 2026
High-order alpha-band network reorganization underpins clinical symptom alleviation following EEG neurofeedback in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: a multidimensional study
BackgroundAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly recognized as a disorder of neural connectivity and network architecture. While EEG neurofeedback (NFB) has shown clinical efficacy in ameliorating ASD symptoms…
ResearchJul 14, 2026
PROTECTIVE-D—a feasibility randomised controlled trial examining the effect of a positive mood intervention and vitamin D supplementation on the immunological responses to influenza vaccination in older adults
Background The effectiveness of vaccines in protecting against disease wanes with increasing age. There is some evidence that psychological wellness and vitamin D supplementation can increase vaccine effectiveness in…
ResearchJul 14, 2026
Cognitive analytic therapy for self-harm with young people: protocol for the RELATE-YP feasibility randomized controlled trial
Self-harm is a major health concern amongst young people that is increasing in prevalence. Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) is a relational, integrative psychotherapy that is theoretically consistent with our growing…
Child PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Caregiver-reported relevance of the BRIEF-2 in youth with Down syndrome: an initial content validity study
Establishing evidence of content validity, or how well a measure reflects the intended outcome, is essential for developing or selecting assessment tools that support individualized care and research in clinical…
Clinical PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Mental health interventions for carers of individuals with eating disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials assessing efficacy on anxiety and depressive symptoms
Carers of individuals with eating disorders (EDs) often experience high levels of psychological distress, which can lead to anxiety and depressive symptoms. While several interventions have been developed to support…
PersonalityJul 14, 2026
Case study: The DBT implementation journey of dialectical behaviour therapy in five European countries
This paper is a narrative review of the implementation trajectories Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in five countries, the UK, Germany Norway, Poland, and the Czech Republic in Europe over the past 30 years. The aim of…
PersonalityJul 14, 2026
The role of different forms of adverse childhood experiences in borderline personality disorder: results from a network analysis including clinical and non-clinical populations
Background Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has been associated with a range of adverse experiences, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, neglect, invalidation, bullying, and unpredictable environments…
Clinical PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Gender differences in the association between anxiety and behavioral problems in 31,400 Chinese children: a cross-sectional regression and network analysis
Background Child anxiety and behavioral problems are significant global public health concerns. Traditional methods often fail to capture intricate symptom interactions. This study used network analysis to explore the…
Clinical PsychologyJul 14, 2026
An exploratory study on the impact of medication usage patterns on relapse among community schizophrenia patients
Background Relapse is highly prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia, imposing a significant burden on public health systems and patients. Medication usage patterns, encompassing both prescription and usage…
Clinical PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Transcranial photobiomodulation improves prefrontal oxygenation and impulse control in adults with ADHD: a randomized controlled trial
Impulsivity in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diminishes quality of life. Cortical hypometabolism has been hypothesized to contribute to ADHD. Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a…
ResearchJul 14, 2026
Indonesian psychologists’ sensemaking and reported intervention practices in working with women survivors of sexual assault with PTSD symptoms
Sexual assault is a significant public health and human rights concern in Indonesia and is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among women survivors. Limited evidence exists on how Indonesian…
ResearchJul 14, 2026
Problematic digital use in adolescents with ADHD: impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and perceived cognitive flexibility
Adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for problematic digital use (PDU), which is better characterised by loss of control and functional impairment than by screen time alone. The…
ResearchJul 14, 2026
The dynamic association between loneliness and social participation among Chinese middle-aged and older adults
Population aging has raised growing concerns about the psychological well-being of middle-aged and older adults. Although loneliness and social participation are closely linked, their long-term interplay remains…
ResearchJul 14, 2026
Correction: Determinants of climate anxiety and willingness for climate-friendly behavioral change in German students: a quantitative study
Following publication of the original article [1], the authors identified the errors below: Table 3 has been incorrectly placed in the discussion section. The footnote “2significant p-values in bold” in Table 3 should be…
Forensic PsychologyJul 13, 2026
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
I’m a licensed psychologist and a New York‑licensed attorney specializing in Immigration Psychological Evaluations, including ...
Positive PsychologyJul 13, 2026
Rethinking Worker Wellbeing and Human Resource Management in Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and tourism work is defined by its human intensity. Employees across roles, from front-of-house staff and housekeepers to kitchen workers, ...