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PolicyJan 24, 2026
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues that will be considered by the WHO…
NeuropsychologyJan 24, 2026
Brain waves could help paralyzed patients move again
People with spinal cord injuries often lose movement even though their brains still send the right signals. Researchers tested whether EEG brain scans could capture those signals and reroute them to spinal stimulators…
Mental HealthJan 24, 2026
The hidden health impact of growing up with ADHD traits
A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000 people from childhood into midlife and found that…
Positive PsychologyJan 24, 2026
Kintsugi Wellbeing Psychology
You want to figure out what “better” means for you. You’re tired of feeling stuck in the same routines. This could be ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 24, 2026
Exploring the neural mechanisms that enable conscious experience
Recently, there has been convergence of thought by researchers in the fields of memory, perception, and neurology that the same ...
Aging policyJan 24, 2026
Psychology’s Latest Advice on Aging Well
Getting older has its pluses, at least compared to the alternative, as many people like to say. However, there are also some ...
Mental HealthJan 24, 2026
Tailored care model reduces self-harm and depression in at-risk youth
A new study by UCLA and Kaiser Permanente Northwest's Center for Health Research demonstrates a health care approach matching ...
PersonalityJan 24, 2026
Do You Have ‘Aquarius Traits’? A Psychologist Explains How To Tell
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
Music psychologyJan 24, 2026
AI Is Conducting Mental Health Via Music Therapy That Aims For Psychological Peace And Harmony
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and ...
NeuropsychologyJan 24, 2026
A two-week period of detraining reduces hippocampal volume in regularly active young adults: a structural MRI study
Regular physical activity (PA) confers numerous benefits to both peripheral and cerebral health, including enhanced cardiovascular and muscular function, as well as improved cognitive performance and neuroplasticity. The…
Mental HealthJan 24, 2026
Following the youth patient journey in the mental health help-seeking process in Bogotá, Colombia
Understanding help-seeking behaviors of young people with mental health concerns is crucial for developing responsive mental health services and policies. This study aimed to explore the help-seeking journeys of…
Clinical PsychologyJan 23, 2026
A brain glitch may explain why some people hear voices
New research suggests that auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia may come from a brain glitch that confuses inner thoughts for external voices. Normally, the brain predicts the sound of its own inner speech and tones…
Sport & PerformanceJan 23, 2026
How a sports psychologist helps the Seahawks prep for the NFC Championship
The Seahawks’ NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams is the team’s biggest game in years. But that’s not how ...
Decision scienceJan 23, 2026
It’s not in your head. Fear drives decision making.
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Military & First RespondersJan 23, 2026
Alabama expands mental health treatment for veterans with new multi-provider program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - It will soon be easier for veterans in our area to receive mental health support. A new program through ...
Smoking cessationJan 23, 2026
Quit Smoking 3 Times Faster With These Psychology Apps
If future clinical trials back this up, digital therapies aren’t just a side option. Instead, they could end up leading the ...
Mental HealthJan 23, 2026
Schizophrenia Vs. Schizoid Personality Disorder: What’s the Difference?
Schizophrenia involves periods of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking that distort a person ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 22, 2026
Researchers explain the neural mechanisms that enable conscious experience
(Boston)—Recently, there has been convergence of thought by researchers in the fields of memory, perception, and neurology that ...
Athlete identityJan 22, 2026
When Grief Enters the Locker Room
When a death occurs in a sport environment, particularly a death by suicide, its impact can ripple through entire organizations.
TraumaJan 22, 2026
Why It’s Time to Stop Using the Word 'Trigger'
For years, the word trigger has been a staple in mental health language. The concept of psychological triggers, especially in ...
Health anxietyJan 22, 2026
When health anxiety hijacks your day, what should you do first? Psychologists who treat it explain
Recently, I wrote an article about protecting yourself from skin cancer. The next week, I went on a beach vacation, where I was ...
Psychology journalismJan 22, 2026
Ensure that only qualified personnel work as psychologists
Many people have traditionally equated mental illness with schizophrenia-otherwise labelled “madness”, overlooking the fact ...
Childhood traumaJan 22, 2026
Parents and Their Child’s Mental Health Recovery
This post was co-authored by Sierrah Hamilton. Parents today face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that ...
Metacognitive therapyJan 22, 2026
Metacognitive therapy can save money by getting people with mental health problems back to work more quickly
Many people with different mental health problems can be absent from work for a long time. But new results give hope that more ...
AthletesJan 22, 2026
Yuva Kshamata Sports Conclave: BCCI Psychologist Mugdha Bavare Highlights Mental Health Challenges Faced By Elite Athletes
Mumbai: Sports psychology is a critical part of a sportsperson's growth and crucial when it comes to the athlete's ability to ...
Mental HealthJan 22, 2026
United States Completes WHO Withdrawal
U.S. exits WHO, citing COVID-19 failures, politicization, and shift to bilateral health efforts.
Social-media communicationJan 22, 2026
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media
In an era defined by rapidly unfolding crises, wars rage in real time, democratic rights are challenged, and deepening social ...
Mental HealthJan 22, 2026
Why Teenage Grief Remains A Blind Spot In India’s Mental Health Policy
Teenage grief is often misunderstood and overlooked, even as books and films reflect how deeply loss shapes adolescent lives.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderJan 22, 2026
Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder May Cause Mid-Life Health Risks: Study
People who exhibited ADHD traits at age 10 could be 14 per cent more likely to report two or more physical health issues, such as ...