Child PsychologyJul 29, 2026
ADHD in Women Looks Different — As Do The Long-Term Health Risks
Now that science understands that girls get ADHD as well as boys, studies show symptoms differ between genders.
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ResearchJul 29, 2026
Higher aerobic fitness is linked to lower heart rates during acute stress
A new study reveals that people with higher aerobic capacity experience lower heart rates during acute stress. However, fitness doesn't seem to blunt the body's hormonal or psychological stress responses, regardless of…
NeuropsychologyJul 29, 2026
Inflammation may drive Dravet syndrome, offering a potential new treatment target
An overactive immune response in the brain may play a role in Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe genetic epilepsy that typically begins in infancy, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. Children with the…
Mental HealthJul 29, 2026
Moral injury can be devastating: New assessment protocol makes it easier to identify those at risk
A new measure designed to identify people experiencing moral injury and to help ensure they receive the support they need has been developed by psychologists at the University of Bath and is now ready for use by health…
NeuropsychologyJul 29, 2026
Limiting sugar in babies could cut risk of dementia, study suggests
Those who experienced it before birth and up to two years old had a 23 per cent lower risk of dementia. Dementia was also delayed by an average of 2.6 years in people who consumed lower sugar levels ...
AddictionJul 29, 2026
Baltimore’s opioid response efforts continue a year after mass overdose
Baltimore City is going to send outreach teams into communities and provide information on grantees of its Opioid Restitution Fund ...
Forensic PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling
A liquid brushed onto cavities in seconds may spare many young children from pain, infection, and surgery. A major U.S. trial found that silver diamine fluoride stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth. The…
AddictionJul 29, 2026
Virtual care helps patients improve their gambling disorder symptoms, Birches Health finds
Nearly three-quarters of patients with gambling disorder achieved clinically meaningful symptom improvement through Birches Health, a new study finds. | Birches, a virtual provider for digital ...
WorkplaceJul 29, 2026
Toxic Workplaces, Veiled in Gaslighting, Can Lead to Suicide
Workers who self-harm may be positioned as suffering from mental illness. It's time to recognize the mental injuries that may be occurring and accumulating on the job.
ResearchJul 29, 2026
Your gut may help your brain decide what to remember
Signals traveling from the gut to the brain may help turn meals into lasting memories. Rats showed stronger memory activity after consuming nutritious foods, but not after drinking sweet liquids with little or no…
Health PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Premature menopause is a high blood pressure risk, study finds
Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women. Risk peaked…
HIPAA & PrivacyJul 29, 2026
Hims & Hers Promised Users Privacy. The FTC Alleges It Shared Health Data With Meta and Snap
The agency claims the telehealth giant disclosed sensitive user health information to advertising platforms, charged customers before consultations, and made subscriptions difficult to cancel.
Clinical PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Pharmacies do cognitive screenings, coordinate dementia care
Community pharmacies can provide cognitive screenings and potentially coordinate ongoing dementia care, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.“Early detection needs a new…
AddictionJul 29, 2026
More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows
Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.
PolicyJul 29, 2026
Indian Psychiatric Society urges mental health policy revamp
The Indian Psychiatric Society urges Kerala to reform mental health policy and appoint specialists to improve care quality.
NeuropsychologyJul 29, 2026
Limiting sugar before age of two may lower dementia risk
Limiting sugar before the age of two is linked to a lower risk of dementia later in life, research suggests. A study based on almost 65,000 people from the UK found that sugar rationing may be linked ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 29, 2026
The Paradox of Cognitive Distortions in Clinical Training
Cognitive behavioral therapy rests on a simple insight: The way we think shapes how we feel and act. When thinking becomes distorted (when we see the world in black and white, assume the worst about others’ intentions or…
Clinical PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Improving mental health through equine therapy in Corvallis
An equine therapy program in Oregon helps teens build confidence and manage mental health challenges.
ResearchJul 29, 2026
Psychologists studied adult webcam interactions and found a surprising relationship dynamic
Are online adult webcam relationships purely transactional? A new study suggests otherwise, finding that emotional intimacy and personal investment play a surprisingly large role in keeping both performers and paying…
Child PsychologyJul 29, 2026
This is why it seems like everyone has ADHD right now
Confiding in a friend of mine after I was first diagnosed with ADHD, I opened up to her about my lifelong struggles with time ...
PersonalityJul 29, 2026
Psychology says people who like to stay at home on weekends instead of going out aren't antisocial: What this behavior means and the psychology behind it
Psychology says people who like to stay at home on weekends instead of going out aren't always avoiding people. Psychology explains that many people use weekends to rest, recover, and recharge. This ...
Mental HealthJul 29, 2026
5 signs your bipolar disorder treatment is working for you
Medication and therapy for bipolar disorder can take time to work. Find out what experts say to look for to determine whether your treatment is helping you.
Clinical PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Understanding the burdens that come with food allergy
When living with food allergies, patients and their families face burdens related to allergic reactions, costs and mental health, according to FARE's Food Allergy in America: The Numbers That Should Change Everything…
Mental HealthJul 29, 2026
Can oral semaglutide reduce alcohol use? Clinical trial shows fewer heavy drinking days
A clinical trial led by researchers at CU Anschutz has found that oral semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, reduces heavy drinking in adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
School & EducationJul 29, 2026
Fortify students' mental health as a top priority
The NEET-UG exam paper leak in May, which affected more than 20 lakh students, purportedly led to about 20 students’ death by suicide due to its adverse psychol ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Increase in patient-portal messaging not reducing office visits
Patient portal messaging is not replacing in-person care. It is adding to it.An evaluation of 2,000 hospitals and 40,000 clinics showed patient-authored messages have increased more than 150% since the start of 2020…
Clinical PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Study demonstrates the positive impact of expanding mobile addiction clinics
A study co-led by investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that mobile addiction services can be implemented across multiple organizations and communities to bring addiction treatment, harm reduction services and…
Problematic internet useJul 29, 2026
Research reveals heavy internet use makes us grumpier, more stressed
Researchers say individuals may seek out the internet to satiate stress or a bad mood, forming habits that evolve into cycles.
ResearchJul 29, 2026
How culture shapes the psychological costs of narcissism
Is narcissism always a recipe for unhappiness? A large international study reveals that while seeking admiration boosts personal well-being globally, the psychological cost of a hostile ego depends heavily on the…
Health PsychologyJul 29, 2026
Student-doctor collaboration develops AI tool to help doctors identify chronic pelvic pain
For millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), finding answers can take far too long. Studies have shown the condition affects nearly one in four women worldwide and is linked to dozens of potential…