PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Why Do Millions Of People Pay To Be Terrified By Scary Movies?
Why would anyone choose to feel fear? Researchers uncovered an unexpected psychological payoff.
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Gambling disorderJun 29, 2026
Gambling Therapists in King Cetshwayo
Clinical Psychologist with a dedicated focus on supporting individuals through grief, addiction, and mood disorders. Passionate ...
Health PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Low grip strength should not be used as an independent predictor of prostate cancer in older men
New research suggests that low handgrip strength alone is not a reliable predictor of increased prostate cancer risk among older men. The relationship between low handgrip strength (HGS) and prostate cancer has long…
NeuropsychologyJun 29, 2026
The Dutch 'Nobel Prize' goes to two scientists for breakthrough medical, brain research
Dutch scientists Hermen Overkleeft and Karin Roelofs have been awarded this year’s Spinoza Prize, the Netherlands’ top scientific honor. Iris Sommer and Claes Holger de Vreese received Stevin Prizes ...
Anorexia nervosaJun 29, 2026
Psychologist's perspective on Anorexia in children
THE INCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH NOW, ANOREXIA NERVOSA IS ONE OF THE MOST SERIOUS MENTAL ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 29, 2026
MDMA and psilocybin therapy rules have been relaxed. Here’s what might happen next
Psilocybin (the active ingredient of magic mushrooms) and MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) are psychedelic or hallucinogenic drugs that can change how a person sees things and feels. In 2023, ...
AI-assisted documentationJun 29, 2026
TherapyGo announces milestone as AI-powered mental health platform expands access to licensed psychologists
BOCA RATON, Fla. — June 29, 2026 United Innovation Solutions LLC today announced a major growth milestone for TherapyGo, its AI ...
Family, couple, and relational approachesJun 29, 2026
Westhampton Family Psychologists
Mental health care for the whole family. Since 1998, Westhampton Family Psychologists has supported children, adults, and ...
Social PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Culture Shapes What People Sing About
How do people want to be happy? Pop songs can tell us! Yahoo! (This is your celebration) Celebrate good times, come on (Let's celebrate) (Kool and the Gang, 1981)) Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games We got…
Social PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Can Relationship Quality Shape Your Perceptions of Your Partner?
How happy you are in your relationship may shape how you see your partner’s attachment orientation. How accurately do people see their romantic partners? And when a relationship is going well, do people start to see…
Mental HealthJun 29, 2026
Factors associated with infection-related hospitalisations in severe mental illness: a retrospective cohort study
Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) have a higher risk of infection-related hospitalisations than the general population, yet the reasons why remain poorly understood. Objective We aimed to identify…
Health PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Gaming interventionsJun 29, 2026
Psychology says adults who play video games online extensively aren't lazy: What psychology explains about gaming behavior
Psychology says adults who play video games online extensively aren't lazy or disconnected from life in every case. Psychology explains that online gaming can meet needs such as social connection, ...
Mental HealthJun 29, 2026
Stop the Share: “Thin Celeb” Photos Harm Body Image
The pivot by high-profile celebrities and influencers from promoting body positivity to embracing the extreme thinness ideal has ...
Executive-function coachingJun 29, 2026
Why I Transitioned From Psychotherapist to Executive Coach
After 15 years with a private psychotherapy practice as a licensed clinical psychologist, my days followed a familiar rhythm.
Peace psychologyJun 29, 2026
Peaceful Mind Psychology
is a warm and professional Melbourne psychology clinic with locations in Armadale, Prahran, Hawthorn and
Clinical PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Galen Hope Study Finds Significant Improvement in Eating Disorder Symptoms Across Age Groups Through Family-Centered Treatment Model
Galen Hope, a comprehensive eating disorder and mental health treatment program, announced the publication of a new study evaluating its Family Integration Model (FIM), a novel approach to involving ...
Identity transitionJun 29, 2026
Why culturally competent care matters: Bridging identity and mental health
Culturally competent care matters because effective mental health treatment depends on whether a person feels understood ...
NeurofeedbackJun 29, 2026
Neurofeedback Therapists in Brussels Capital Arrondissement
I am a practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a mental health coach, with a Master’s degree in Psychological ...
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorderJun 29, 2026
Two treatments help avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, a common pediatric eating disorder, trial shows
The first randomized, controlled trial for a common childhood eating disorder has shown how therapists and parents can help those ...
CodependencyJun 29, 2026
Codependency Psychologists and Therapists in Tasmania
Are you LGBTQIA+ and looking to work on issues affecting your relationships but the thought of having to explain your gender ...
NeuropsychologyJun 29, 2026
Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit
Fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain, but a two-year study found no meaningful benefits for memory, cognition, or Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The results challenge the idea that fish…
Child PsychologyJun 29, 2026
One in 10 kids have mental health problem amid autism and ADHD surge – the signs you need to know
MORE than a million children in England – about one in 10 – have been referred for mental health treatment amid a surge of ...
Access to careJun 29, 2026
Elevance Health Foundation Invests $5.8 Million to Strengthen Behavioral Health Access Nationwide
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Elevance Health Foundation has awarded nearly 40 new behavioral health grants totaling $5.8 ...
Child PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Psychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always overprotective: What this parenting behavior means
Psychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't necessarily preventing their children from growing.
AI & TechnologyJun 29, 2026
Can AI fix your relationship? Psychology says relying on it alone is risky
Psychologists say AI can support self-reflection, but relying on it alone may harm communication and emotional connection. Here's what experts recommend.
PersonalityJun 29, 2026
Authoritarianism acts as a psychological bridge for dark personalities, study finds
People with antagonistic personality traits often express their self-centered tendencies through rigid, authoritarian political ...
Mental HealthJun 29, 2026
California hospitals say new nursing rules are closing psychiatric beds
Hospitals say they can’t comply with the nurse to patient ratios. Nurses say they’re blaming higher standards that protect patients.
NeuropsychologyJun 29, 2026
These fat-filled brain cells may be making multiple sclerosis worse
Scientists have uncovered a surprising clue that may help explain why multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses rapidly in some people but not others. In brain tissue from patients with severe MS, researchers found large…
PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at a sophisticated level, distinguishing nouns…