Clinical PsychologyAug 16, 2026
'I felt trapped in my eating disorder'
When Diante Peihopa-Harris finally worked up the courage to seek support for her eating disorder, she was told there was nothing available in her area.
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ResearchAug 16, 2026
Children can understand falsification through evidence as early as age 4
The ability to argue using scientific evidence starts remarkably early. A new German study demonstrates that four-year-olds can effectively use evidence to refute false claims, a critical cognitive skill that expands…
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Chinese scientists develop ‘brain-reading’ AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids
Chinese scientists have developed a “brain-reading” AI model that could help predict the risk of depression among adolescents up to four years in advance by analyzing how humans respond to facial ...
AddictionAug 16, 2026
‘I can’t stop to save my own life’: Parents read son’s final plea on gambling addiction
The family of a young gambling addict who died by suicide pleaded for a ban on betting inducements as the government introduced changes to its legislation on Monday.
AddictionAug 16, 2026
Teens are gambling on esports a lot more than parents think
Teens are laying in bed, tapping away on phones, opening loot crates and betting on esports matches. It's the new gambling frontier.
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Can video games help personalize cognitive care for vulnerable groups?
A group of 50 participants from across the United States sat at their computers and logged in to a bespoke video game designed by Northeastern University researchers.
AddictionAug 16, 2026
Tiruchy youths hooked on opioids
TIRUCHY: There has been an increase in the number of young people seeking treatment for opioid dependence in Tiruchy, with Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) treating more than 30 ...
Military & First RespondersAug 16, 2026
Building community: Families of fallen first responders, military gather at NH horse sanctuary
Relatives of fallen police officers and firefighters are reminding each other that they are not alone. The 100 Club of Massachusetts hosted an event to bring families together at a horse farm, Elysium ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Single dose of ‘magic mushrooms’ may ease treatment-resistant depression
A King’s College London study found that a single dose of psilocybin with psychological support may reduce symptoms of treatment-resistant depression in some patients.
Health PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
Charlotte Touzalin was still a young teenager when she began struggling with weight gain, abnormal periods and unwanted facial hair—the same puzzling symptoms that plagued her mom for decades and that no doctor could…
AI & TechnologyAug 16, 2026
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Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
More options for Montanans in a mental health crisis
Montana communities are providing more help and hope for people struggling with mental health. The efforts are based on a locally driven system called Crisis Now. One part is the 988 Suicide and ...
Social MediaAug 16, 2026
From schoolyards to screens: The evolution of school bullying
Middle-aged and older adults likely remember bullying as confined to school corridors or playgrounds. For today’s adolescents, however, bullying ...
ResearchAug 16, 2026
A man began hearing voices from his body parts after receiving testosterone injections
A recent case report details how a 45-year-old man developed severe religious delusions and hallucinations after receiving prescribed testosterone injections. His undiagnosed genetic condition may have increased his…
AddictionAug 16, 2026
Opt-out register for gambling ads to be funded by new levy
Anthony Albanese will introduce an opt-out register for gambling advertising and limit inducements to play under a deal to secure the passage of new laws to protect gambling addicts.
Health PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Can Smartwatches Cause Health Anxiety? What to Know
Can smartwatches cause health anxiety? Learn how constant health tracking may increase worry and when it may be time to take a break.
PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Lark vs Owl: 10 Ways Sleep Timing Shapes Your Mind And Body (P)
Night owls and early birds differ in surprising ways, with research revealing links to personality, wellbeing, habits and the brain.
PolicyAug 16, 2026
HHS Awards $96.7M in Grants and Funding for Mental Health Care
The Department of Health and Human Services awarded $96.7 million in grants and other funding to expand mental health, suicide prevention, substance-use treatment and disaster-related emotional ...
Forensic PsychologyAug 16, 2026
World’s first ‘Psylawgist’: Advocate Nageshwar Rao Pujari gets global recognition for blending law and psychology
Hyderabad Advocate Nageshwar Rao Pujari honoured as world’s first ‘Psylawgist’ by London Book of World Records ...
Social MediaAug 16, 2026
Digital Screen Time and Mental Health Difficulties Among Preschool Children in Western China: Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions: Daily digital screen time shows a nonlinear association with preschool children’s mental health outcomes. Reducing weekday screen exposure and optimizing parental discipline represent ...
Child PsychologyAug 16, 2026
How dating with ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity impacts you
How dating with ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Dysmorphia impacts you, according to Lorelei Mathias, author of The Break Up Club ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 16, 2026
One Psilocybin Dose Sent 40% of Treatment-Resistant Depression Patients Into Remission
Researchers conducted a randomized NHS trial in 60 adults with treatment-resistant depression. A single 25 mg psilocybin dose plus supportive therapy produced higher remission rates than a placebo, ...
NeuropsychologyAug 16, 2026
Electronic health record screening identifies dementia risks in primary care settings
Electronic health record screenings can enable primary care providers to identify patients at high risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s ...
WorkplaceAug 16, 2026
Clark: Stress, burnout, and the bottom line
Long hours, fatigue, and competing demands can fuel burnout in trucking, while breaks, flexibility, and clear expectations support healthier teams.
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Semaglutide Use and Risk for Depression Show No Clear Association
A meta-analysis finds no significant association between use of semaglutide and risk for depression, although with limited certainty of evidence.
NeuropsychologyAug 16, 2026
Brain Age Tied to Dementia Risk in Patients With Subjective Cognitive Decline
An automated MRI measure shows that each extra year the brain appears older than chronologic age is linked to increased dementia risk, especially in patients with subjective cognitive concerns.
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Biological Changes Associated With Suicidal Thoughts Identified
Researchers analyzed postmortem brain tissue and found increased P2RX7 receptor expression in individuals who died by suicide or euthanasia. The findings suggest P2RX7 may be associated with severe ...
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
New mental health unit could replace ageing sites
New mental health services could be developed on an NHS site. The proposals involve modernising adult inpatient services with a new facility at Willerby Hill.
ProfessionAug 16, 2026
IntrospeXion deepens UAE workforce wellbeing push
IntrospeXion is expanding psychological support for workers in demanding UAE operating environments, deepening its engagement ...
PolicyAug 16, 2026
Beyond Hospitalisation: How Group Health Insurance is Evolving into a Complete Employee Health Benefit
Group Health Insurance is one policy your employer buys to cover the whole team. At its core, it pays your hospital bills. The base cover has always paid for a hospital stay of 24 hours or more.