Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Oklahoma City picks local builder for new mental health crisis center
Oklahoma City selected a contractor for the new MAPS 4 crisis center, which will honor late defender Bob Ravitz.
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AddictionJul 23, 2026
Forced Hospitalization Expands Carceral Control Over Mental Illness, Substance Use, Report Warns
A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative contends that involuntary commitment is increasingly functioning as a mechanism of social control, expanding the legal system's reach over individuals ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Virtual Event from TEVA
Driving National Policy Change in Schizophrenia. Online Event. Schizophrenia is still associated with significant stigma and persistent misconceptions. Behind ...
School & EducationJul 23, 2026
Children’s mental health support a ‘priority’, minister says
Building children’s mental resilience from early-years education has become a central priority as schools expand support services to address mental health, bullying and violence, Education Minister ...
Positive PsychologyJul 23, 2026
“My ‘baseline happiness’ is naturally low – here’s how I’m increasing it, based on advice from leading psychologists”
We all know you can’t buy happiness, right? But have you ever wondered why that is? Here, writer Ashleigh Spiliopoulou explores ...
NeuropsychologyJul 23, 2026
Frequent MONEY troubles ‘may raise dementia risk’ – the three groups most at risk
HAVING persistent money problems has been linked to faster brain ageing and risk of development dementia, scientists claim. According to British researchers, money troubles may impact the ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Filing of bipartisan Senate bill boosts momentum for office of men’s health
Mirroring the bipartisan bill introduced in the House, the measure would require a study from the GAO on the state of men’s health in the U.S. to be presented within a year of the law’s enactment.
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Psychology says people who constantly crack jokes may be hiding more than you think, here's why
Psychology suggests people who constantly crack jokes may be easing emotional tension, coping with stress or hiding discomfort while helping others feel more at ease.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Farmer turns personal tragedy into powerful mental health mission for rural Australia
Warren Davies is in Thargomindah, in the heart of the Queensland outback, chatting with local farmers about how they can rebuild their lives following last year’s floods.
PersonalityJul 23, 2026
Blue Zone Centenarians Share This Overlooked Trait, New Study Finds
When people talk about the world's Blue Zones, they usually focus on what's on the plate. It's the olive oil. The beans. The sourdough. Or maybe the daily walks through hilly villages. Those habits ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Agencies in New York and beyond pass the buck on opioid cash oversight
Companies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis.
Clinical PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Eating disorders 3 times more common than previously thought
The number of sufferers is thought to be around 3.5 million - three times more than the 2017 estimate of 1.25 million, according to the study by eating disorder charity Beat.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
How allergies affect our mental health
As an allergy doctor, I see how emotionally exhausting allergies can be! Not just for patients, but for family members – especially parents of children with allergies. The post How Allergies Affect ...
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Millennial minimalism: Living in a less material world
Consumer behavior accounts for almost two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions. Research published in the International Journal of Business Excellence argues that reducing absolute consumption, rather than simply…
AddictionJul 23, 2026
To reduce problem gambling, Pa. commission recommends enacting some strict prohibitions. Don't bet on it, sportsbook alliance says.
The tension between the rise of legalized sports betting and the specter of gamblers developing ruinous addictions came into sharp focus last week, between the stark recommendations of a nonpartisan ...
AddictionJul 23, 2026
State-ordered study says opioid settlement money should target treatment for incarcerated people
South Dakota should spend opioid settlement money in the coming years to address the needs of people entering or leaving prisons and jails, according to an assessment prepared ...
Health PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Natural compound may fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source
A plant-derived compound reduced swelling, inflammation, and joint damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis. It also helped rebalance immune activity and improve the way certain fats were processed in the body…
NeuropsychologyJul 23, 2026
Belly Fat Isn't Just Bad for Your Heart: Here's How It May Affect Your Brain Too
When you may think about belly fat, they often associate it with diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. However, growing evidence suggests that exces ...
AI & TechnologyJul 23, 2026
LG Uplus wins recognition for personalized AI technology at international academic conference
LG Uplus said its proprietary personalized AI technology has been recognized for its competitiveness at a prestigious international academic conference in the f ...
AI & TechnologyJul 23, 2026
Why Trust Signals Are the Key to Successful Mental Health Marketing Today
Spread the love“`html The landscape of mental health marketing is undergoing a significant transformation as clinics strive to attract increasingly anxious patients. In today’s world, where ...
AI & TechnologyJul 23, 2026
India’s Tele-MANAS: How a Mental Health Hotline is Transforming Digital Mental Health Access
Spread the love“`html On October 10, 2022, India launched a transformative initiative aimed at addressing a significant gap in mental health care: the Tele-MANAS hotline. This service was born out of ...
Positive PsychologyJul 23, 2026
There’s a temple in Rajasthan built with 40,000 kg of ghee and locals say it still seeps butter in peak summer
Bhandasar Jain Temple in Bikaner is a 550-year-old architectural marvel. This temple was constructed using approximately 40,000 kg of ghee instead of water. Local beliefs suggest ghee traces appear on ...
NeuropsychologyJul 23, 2026
Scientists discover the hidden brain switch that assigns bees their jobs
Researchers found that specific brain circuits help decide which jobs bees perform as they age. When those circuits were switched off, older worker bees began caring for the queen again instead of carrying out their…
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
People in the UK found to have the WORST mental health in Europe
A third (33 per cent) use AI tools to self-manage their mental health and 42 per cent trust them more than a mental health professional for guidance. Opinions on AI-generated ment ...
Developmental PsychologyJul 23, 2026
SRCD Calls on OMB To Withdraw Its Proposed Rule & To Preserve the Independence of the Research Enterprise
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) responded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed changes to the federal regulations governing grants and cooperative agreements.
Positive PsychologyJul 23, 2026
The four words that could be quietly sabotaging your happiness
A leading happiness researcher says joy is a skill anyone can learn, and the biggest mistake people make starts with just four words. Photo by Ravi Patel on Unsplash ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and the people who lean hardest on AI
New psychology research links dark personality traits to problematic AI use via two mechanisms: vertical individualism and intolerance of uncertainty.
AI & TechnologyJul 23, 2026
AI Psychosis - Beyond AI Hallucinations: Understanding AI-Induced Delusional Thinking
AI hallucinations create false information, while AI-induced delusions can strengthen false beliefs.Current research suggests vulnerable i ...
WorkplaceJul 23, 2026
A therapist always does this on vacation to prevent burnout after returning home
A therapist reveals her vacation non-negotiable that helps her feel refreshed instead of exhausted when she gets home.
WorkplaceJul 23, 2026
A therapist always does this 1 thing on vacation to prevent burnout after returning home
After returning from vacation, we all expect to feel rested and like we have a new lease on life.