Child PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Early and late autism diagnoses may not describe the same condition
Adult autism diagnoses are rising, but new research suggests people diagnosed later may differ from those diagnosed as children.
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Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Mayor Jan Liggett Backs Ontario Mayors’ Renewed Push on Mental Health, Homelessness and Addictions Crisis
Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett is backing a renewed province-wide campaign calling for major changes to Ontario’s ...
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Ontario’s Big City Mayors Urge Province to Step Up Response to Homelessness, Mental Health Crisis
Ontario’s largest municipalities are renewing calls for the provincial government to take stronger action on homelessness, mental health and addictions, ...
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Officer injured while responding to mental health crisis call, Atlanta police say
A police officer is expected to recover after he was shot while exchanging gunfire with a man having a mental crisis in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood, officials say.
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Managing hypersexuality in bipolar disorder
Hypersexuality is a common but seldom discussed symptom of bipolar, making proactive management essential. If you’re dealing with hypersexuality as part of your bipolar disorder, you may be familiar ...
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Every year, humans speak less and less. That’s bad news, even if you hate mindless chit-chat
Silent retreats are all the rage; hotel guests are embracing ‘hushpitatility’. But won’t this leave us more isolated?Are we becoming too quiet? As a joyless, intolerant shrew, my kneejerk answer is a predictable “if…
ResearchAug 17, 2026
Brain scans reveal two distinct biological profiles of migraine
A new analysis of brain imaging data suggests that migraines can be categorized into two biological groups based on brain structure and network connectivity, offering a potential new framework for understanding the…
Clinical PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Treatment?
If you're over 65 years old, there is a 1 in 4 chance you are navigating a mental health condition, according to the National Council on Aging, and an even higher chance you're enrolled in Medicare.
AddictionAug 17, 2026
How Addiction Treatment Centers Can Compete for Admissions In An AI-Driven Search Landscape
Addiction treatment marketing has changed more in the past eighteen months than in the previous five years combined.
Social PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Personal expectations of aging shape our social lives
What we expect from our own aging is not merely a notion. In two recent studies, an international research team led by psychologist Christina Ristl from the University of Vienna has shown that our ...
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Why patients are choosing Mochi Health for one-stop virtual healthcare
Learn how Mochi Health has expanded beyond GLP-1 care to virtual primary care, mental health support, skincare services, menopause care and more.
PsychologyAug 17, 2026
What Flight Delays Teach Us About Emotional Regulation
Two days of flight delays revealed who often gets rewarded for emotional dysregulation, why we do it, and how we can interrupt it.
Clinical PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Researchers thought they understood depression
A scientist studying antidepressants explains why the familiar “chemical imbalance” story of depression is incomplete — and why ketamine has changed the conversation. Unlike SSRIs, which increase ...
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
What Brightline's new signs could mean for suicide prevention | Opinion
988 signs on Brightline tracks could give someone in crisis another chance to seek help | Opinion ...
School & EducationAug 17, 2026
Can a video game help teens' mental health?
A growing class of educational games may be "highly effective" for treating and preventing mental health issues in adolescents.
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Brain scan AI spots depression risk four years out via anger perception flaw
Depression prediction AI brain scan research from Shenzhen University has identified a brain biomarker that detects adolescent depression risk up to four years before symptoms appear, using a ...
PolicyAug 17, 2026
Newsom Promotes Affordable Insulin, but California’s Generic Label Off to a Slow Start
California is the first to launch state-branded insulin as Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry. But the new CalRx drug label has been slow to reach pharmacies and patients.
PolicyAug 17, 2026
Kennedy’s Quiet Hunt for Autism Culprits Stalls as Trump Orders Baseless Changes to Childhood Shots
The Trump administration is working to implement the president’s new order on childhood vaccines, which he publicly faulted for a rise in autism — even as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s closed-door research has…
Health PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?
In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
TraumaAug 17, 2026
EMDR Therapy in Florida: A Path to Healing Trauma
Trauma can affect nearly every part of daily life. A difficult experience may leave a person struggling with anxiety, intrusive memories, sleep problems, emotional distress, or a constant sense of ...
AddictionAug 17, 2026
Hayden Panettiere 'hit rock bottom' in secret addiction struggles before her death at 36
Ahead of Hayden Panettiere's heartbreaking death at 36, the actress opened up about her struggles with opioid and alcohol addiction as well as feeling like she hit 'rock bottom' ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 17, 2026
4 things a marriage counselor notices the moment a couple walks in
The first ninety seconds of a couples therapy session rarely involve a single word about the actual problem. Long before anyone mentions finances, in-laws, or the argument that started it all, an ...
AddictionAug 17, 2026
Experimental pill targets nerve pain pathway, cutting opioid use after abdominal surgery
Opioids can be highly effective at relieving moderate to severe pain, whether it comes from surgery, an injury or conditions such as cancer. They work by activating opioid receptors in the brain and ...
School & EducationAug 17, 2026
DuPage Regional Office of Education Expands Student Health and Wellness Supports Ahead of New School Year
Maro Health - As schools welcome students back to the classroom, the DuPage Regional Office of Education is helping districts strengthen student mental health support through training, partnerships ...
ResearchAug 17, 2026
Go dēhp® and dēhp® Theraputic Sponsor the 2026 Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference and Present Proprietary Dehp® High Treatment to Attendees
Go dēhp® and dēhp® Theraputic invite health care professionals attending the 58th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference to attend a special session on their proprietary ...
Social MediaAug 17, 2026
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens May Not Be the Best Solution, But It’s Certainly Getting People Talking
The Aussie experiment comes amid a lack of clear evidence that the apps harm most adolescents. It may take a dramatic research pivot to finally reveal what’s going on and how to fix it.
Social MediaAug 17, 2026
Back to school: Screen time and children
How much screen time is too much? As students head back to the classroom, many parents and educators are asking that question — how to prevent harmful use of screen ...
Mental HealthAug 17, 2026
Amid youth mental health crisis, 5 companies shape care, OHSU study finds
Amid a youth mental health crisis across the United States, the type of care that a child receives is up to “a handful” of companies, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University ...
Child PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Parent summaries reveal daily strengths and needs in children with autism or ADHD
When children are assessed for autism or ADHD, the focus is on diagnostic criteria and symptoms. However, it is often just as important to gain a clear and coherent picture of how the child functions ...
Child PsychologyAug 17, 2026
Why women with ADHD feel overwhelmingly ‘controlled’ by their hormones
People with ADHD are unusually sensitive to hormone shifts. Psychiatrists have started to pay attention, creating strategies to address the intense emotions and cognitive challenges caused by these ch ...