Human-computer interactionJan 1, 2026
The Hidden Dangers of AI-Driven Mental Health Care
Viktoria, a young woman of Ukrainian descent, was living in Poland when she consulted ChatGPT for mental health support.
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School & EducationJan 1, 2026
This 100-year-old teaching method is beating modern preschools
A first-of-its-kind national trial shows that public Montessori preschool students enter kindergarten with stronger reading, memory, and executive function skills than their peers. These gains don’t fade — they grow over…
Mental HealthJan 1, 2026
Overcoming Negative Body Image With the BODY Framework
Our culture presents a confusing array of messages about bodies, eating, and health. We see media images that promote unrealistic ...
Social MediaJan 1, 2026
Study Shows Social Media Detox For A Week Can Improve Youth’s Mental Health
To get an expert view on this, we reached out to Dr Divya Shree KR, Consultant – Psychiatry, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.
PolicyJan 1, 2026
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese
A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The change comes from adding waist and body fat measurements to BMI, capturing people who were…
Health PsychologyDec 31, 2025
Psychologist shares 10 daily habits to boost mental health in 2026: Show your emotions, but with some boundaries
Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience ...
Sleep and circadian conditionsDec 31, 2025
How Morning Routines Influence Cognitive Performance, Mood, and Circadian Rhythm
Within the hypothalamus is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a key regulator of the circadian timing system (CTS). Communication ...
AddictionDec 31, 2025
What are the treatments for addiction?
Addictive disorders are a group of disorders that can cause physical and psychological damage. Receiving treatment is essential ...
Mental HealthDec 31, 2025
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity…
Family policyDec 31, 2025
Why Going ‘No Contact’ With Family Can Be Healthy, By A Psychologist
As holidays approach, younger adults are rethinking family loyalty. Research shows stepping back (or going no contact) can ...
AI & TechnologyDec 31, 2025
We Tested 65 Online Therapy Companies — These Are the 10 That Therapists Recommend for Kids and Teens
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NeuropsychologyDec 31, 2025
Promising new drug reverses mental decline in mice with advanced Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease affects the brain in tragic and seemingly irreversible ways, but a new study gives hope that its neurological ...
Mental HealthDec 31, 2025
His brother's mental illness isolated his family. Now he's helping other caregivers
For years, Mitul Desai felt that the best way to deal with his little brother's schizophrenia was to avoid talking about it.
School & EducationDec 31, 2025
BA psychology vs BSc psychology: Counselling or research, what should you choose?
Psychology has slowly moved from being a “less common” subject to one that many students now take seriously. As conversations ...
Social PsychologyDec 31, 2025
What cannabis really does for chronic pain
Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. The improvement was small and short-lived, while side effects were…
Algorithmic biasDec 31, 2025
AI Decides Who Gets Care: Algorithmic Bias in Post-Acute Care Decisions
AI-driven decision tools are increasingly determining what post-acute care services patients receive, and what they don’t.
Officer wellnessDec 30, 2025
Hartselle Police Department hires mental health counselor to support officer wellness
The Hartselle Police Department has hired a mental health counselor to provide on-site support and resources for officers, an ...
Officer wellnessDec 30, 2025
Father shares son's story, praises APD's efforts to support officer mental health
A grieving father is sharing his son's story while praising the Atlanta Police Department for expanding mental health resources ...
Behavioral and cognitive psychologyDec 30, 2025
Cognitive Behavioral Associates
At CBA, you can be seen by the originators of some of the most cutting-edge and effective treatments being offered anywhere in ...
AI & TechnologyDec 30, 2025
We Tested Dozens of Online Therapy Platforms — Here Are the Best Ones for Older Adults
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Health PsychologyDec 30, 2025
High risk of sleep apnea linked to poorer mental health in adults over 45
Researchers at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa found that high risk of obstructive sleep apnea was ...
Transplant psychologyDec 30, 2025
The surprising phenomenon among organ transplant recipients
Studies and testimonies indicate that many organ transplant recipients experience changes in personality and preferences.
Clinical PsychologyDec 30, 2025
The ascent of the AI therapist
Four new books grapple with a global mental-health crisis and the dawn of algorithmic therapy. We’re in the midst of a global ...
Panic disorderDec 30, 2025
Getting A Panic Attack? Doctor Shares Top Tips To Handle It Safely
Understanding how to handle a panic attack safely and seeking help is essentialFreepik A sudden racing heart, breathlessness ...
Child PsychologyDec 30, 2025
MRI patterns and clinical outcomes in cerebral palsy: insights from a large MRICS-based cohort
To classify MRI patterns in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using the MRI Classification System (MRICS) and examine their associations with perinatal risk factors and clinical outcomes. This retrospective cohort study…
Positive PsychologyDec 29, 2025
10 Positive Psychology Books for a Saner, Happier 2026
Feeling physically and emotionally worn out at the end of 2025? You’re not alone. Glassdoor recently announced that its word of ...
Social PsychologyDec 29, 2025
The brain has a hidden language and scientists just found it
Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By tracking glutamate in real time, scientists can finally see how neurons process incoming…
Family & RelationshipsDec 29, 2025
Family policy hope for ’26 has a lot to do with money — and how you could have more
When a new year approaches, the gathering of both local and federal lawmakers isn’t far away. Deseret News asked a variety of ...
Health PsychologyDec 29, 2025
Sleep Apnea a Driver of Mental Health Disorders?
High risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with substantially poor mental health, including higher rates of ...
Mental HealthDec 29, 2025
AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026
AI systems began a major shift in 2025 from content creators and chatbots to agents capable of using other software tools and acting on their own.