AddictionFeb 16, 2026
Is social media addictive? How it keeps you clicking and the harms it can cause
For years, big tech companies have placed the burden of managing screen time squarely on individuals and parents, operating on ...
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Social MediaFeb 16, 2026
‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 16, 2026
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety. Across tens of thousands…
Mental HealthFeb 16, 2026
Dr. Oz endorses AI avatars for rural mental health access
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), said during an Action for Progress event ...
Cognitive neuroscienceFeb 16, 2026
Feeling unsafe in neighborhoods may predict lower cognition and more mental health symptoms
Children and adolescents already have a lot on their minds, from schoolwork to friendships to family dynamics. If they also worry ...
CounselingFeb 16, 2026
Hunterdon Central Board approves changes to counseling policy
The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education during its Monday, July 21 meeting unanimously approved many policy ...
Military & First RespondersFeb 15, 2026
First responder mental health support conference happening in Edmonton
The Alberta First Responders Association is hosting a mental health conference in Edmonton. Jerry Galliford and registered ...
Climate change and mental healthFeb 15, 2026
Psychologist sees solutions to climate impact on mental health
Psychology background Aruta, who finished a psychology degree at Philippine Normal University, said his interest in climate change and mental health began during his adolescence in his hometown of ...
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy research and clinical models where legally authorizedFeb 15, 2026
Single dose of potent psychedelic drug could help treat depression, trial shows
Researchers find DMT – used in shamanic rituals – in tandem with psychotherapy has significant effect People with major ...
PolicyFeb 15, 2026
This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early death by 23%
A major new study suggests that eating the Nordic way could help you live significantly longer—while also helping the planet. Researchers from Aarhus University found that people who closely followed the 2023 Nordic…
Trauma-focused approachesFeb 15, 2026
Trauma Focused Therapists in Chautauqua County, NY
I’m here to assist you on your personal journey and I commend you on taking the first step toward prioritizing your health and ...
School & EducationFeb 15, 2026
Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain…
Forensic PsychologyFeb 15, 2026
Judge upholds mental evaluation order for Louis Liebenberg amid trial delays
Alleged diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg will have to face a stint of 30 days mental evaluation at Pretoria’s Weskoppies ...
Child PsychologyFeb 15, 2026
Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream tweaks may boost…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 15, 2026
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside…
PsychoanalysisFeb 15, 2026
Psychoanalysis And Sigmund Freud Make A Cultural Comeback Amid Political And Social Turmoil
Once marginalised by behavioural psychology and pharmaceutical approaches, psychoanalysis is regaining prominence in media ...
Mental HealthFeb 15, 2026
Impact of housing price increases on depression and stress in urban Iran: a case study from district 18 of Tehran
Unaffordable housing has become a critical public health concern in developing countries, where rapid urbanization and inequality increase mental health risk. While existing research has explored economic and…
Relationship conflictFeb 14, 2026
Psychologists share 8 phrases that can escalate conflict in relationships
Conflict is a part of life, whether we like it or not. Some of us are conflict-avoidant, while others are willing to face it head ...
Social PsychologyFeb 14, 2026
Couples who savor happy moments together have stronger, longer-lasting relationships
Couples who intentionally slow down and soak in their happy moments together may be building a powerful shield for their relationship. Researchers at the University of Illinois found that partners who regularly savor…
PolicyFeb 14, 2026
The human exposome could change everything we know about disease
Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. Backed by new partnerships with governments, UNESCO…
Forensic PsychologyFeb 14, 2026
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases…
NeuropsychologyFeb 14, 2026
1 in 3 dementia cases tied to a disease that starts outside the brain
Roughly 37% of new dementia cases in older Americans may be linked to diseases that begin outside the brain, according to a ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 14, 2026
How Your ‘Relationship Red Lines’ Affect Your Standards In Love
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
Social PsychologyFeb 14, 2026
Scientists used brain stimulation to make people more generous
A new study suggests that generosity may be more than a moral lesson—it could be shaped by how different parts of the brain work together. By gently stimulating two brain regions and syncing their activity, researchers…
Cognitive processing therapyFeb 14, 2026
Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Belmont, MA
We all have moments when we struggle. Times when we feel overwhelmed, overcome with sadness or worry. In those moments, it may ...
NeuropsychologyFeb 14, 2026
The impact of predator stress on electroshock seizure threshold: insights into GABAergic, glutamatergic, and serotonergic pathways in mice
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disrupts neural pathways, increasing susceptibility to neurological disorders, including epilepsy. Stress-induced alterations in glutamatergic, GABAergic, and serotonergic systems…
Tobacco and nicotine dependenceFeb 13, 2026
Tobacco Cessation among Nondaily and Low-Intensity Smokers — Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America
Smoking remains a major global public health challenge, with approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide consuming tobacco in ...
Positive PsychologyFeb 13, 2026
Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a surprising repair system in the spinal cord that could open new doors for treating paralysis, stroke, and diseases like multiple sclerosis. They found that special support…
AddictionFeb 13, 2026
Why Addiction Treatment Keeps Failing
For decades, addiction treatment in the United States has relied on a familiar explanation when people relapse: recovery is hard ...
Bariatric psychologyFeb 13, 2026
The Hidden Psychological Toll: Mental Health Risks After Bariatric Surgery
Mental health experts discuss the role of weight stigma and the "last resort" narrative in post-bariatric surgery depression and ...