AI & TechnologyNov 28, 2025
Six mental health apps that help manage anxiety
“I felt trapped in my head … overwhelmed with everything,” says Jen Lancaster of the anxiety that plagued since she was a child ...
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ResearchNov 28, 2025
What is spanking therapy, and how can it help?
Spanking therapy uses consensual spanking as a form of release. However, there is limited scientific research on spanking therapy ...
Cognitive PsychologyNov 27, 2025
Cognitive Benefits of Gaming: Science Reveals Advantages of Video Games
Gaming science reveals how video games boost cognitive skills like memory and attention, with NIH studies showing gamers perform ...
Exposure and response preventionNov 27, 2025
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
Now offering $30 off if you book virtual on Mondays! I provide services to adult clients to assist with anxiety, depressed mood ...
PersonalityNov 27, 2025
Your body may already have a molecule that helps fight Alzheimer’s
Spermine, a small but powerful molecule in the body, helps neutralize harmful protein accumulations linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It encourages these misfolded proteins to gather into manageable clumps that…
Mental HealthNov 27, 2025
For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community
A regional New South Wales public hospital will soon close its mental health inpatient facility, in favour of a home-based service.
NeuropsychologyNov 27, 2025
A common nutrient deficiency may be silently harming young brains
Scientists studying young adults with obesity discovered early indicators of brain stress that resemble patterns seen in cognitive impairment. The group showed higher inflammation, signs of liver strain and elevated…
School & EducationNov 27, 2025
Bullying and mental health in schools: Why early intervention matters
In South Africa, the concern is even more acute. The Department of Basic Education recorded 548 reported bullying cases in the ...
Family & RelationshipsNov 27, 2025
Study finds untreated sleep apnea doubles Parkinson’s risk
A massive veteran study found a strong connection between untreated sleep apnea and a higher chance of Parkinson’s. CPAP users had much lower odds of developing the condition. Researchers believe that repeated dips in…
Provider shortagesNov 27, 2025
Mental health access in Athens limited by provider shortages
Athens-Clarke County is designated as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area, with demand exceeding the supply of providers.
Clinical PsychologyNov 26, 2025
Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Eighth Edition (2026)
The updated 2026 reference guide covers the most commonly prescribed medications in psychiatry
Digital well-beingNov 26, 2025
Basic Psychological Needs and Well-Being
This collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being. Research on psychological needs ...
Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityNov 26, 2025
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Sexual Orientation
This post was written by Neil Gleason, Ph.D., and Todd Jennings, MA, researchers at the University of Washington and the ...
Social PsychologyNov 26, 2025
Living with human enhancement – ethical, social, and psychological dimensions
Human enhancement refers to biomedical, technological, digital, neurocognitive, or genetic interventions aimed at improving human ...
Mental HealthNov 26, 2025
Mental health summit calls for awareness, action and resilience
Health professionals and stakeholders gathered in Nairobi for a two-day Global Health and wellbeing summit 2025,on the Power of a ...
Family & RelationshipsNov 26, 2025
Self-Pleasure As Menopause Symptom Management
Recently, we covered a new study assessing how trends in masturbation have changed over time. This research found that, across gender, the number of people who report having masturbated before has increased, although men…
HIPAA & PrivacyNov 26, 2025
Alleva Achieves ONC Certification, SOC 2, and HIPAA Compliance for Its Behavioral Health Platform
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alleva, a leading behavioral health electronic medical record (EMR) and ...
Behavioral psychologyNov 26, 2025
Psychologists warn against reliance on AI chatbots for mental health support
THANKS, SAMANTHA. PSYCHOLOGISTS AND THERAPISTS SAY THEY’RE FIGHTING ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST BATTLES YET, COMPETING WITH ROBOTS.
Developmental PsychologyNov 26, 2025
Covid lockdown linked to rise in child developmental issues
The number of toddlers in Scotland showing developmental issues increased during the Covid lockdown, according to a new report.
Major depressive disorderNov 26, 2025
'Depressive' Has More Meanings Than Disorders in Psychology
The word depressive comes from depress, stemming from the Latin depressare, meaning to “press down.” For example, we can ...
Military & First RespondersNov 26, 2025
Feinstein Institutes secures $3.37M grant to strengthen first responder mental health and resilience
MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recent reports show that one in seven first responders have probable post-traumatic stress ...
Weeklong social media breaks associated with improved mental health
For many young adults, social media is where life happens: Friendships, news, stress, all rolled into a single screen. But a new ...
Social MediaNov 26, 2025
Study: Short-term social media breaks can improve mental health in youth
Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health, but they don’t necessarily reduce overall ...
NeuropsychologyNov 26, 2025
Overexpression of Hspa1b in the mouse hippocampus may be associated with major depressive disorder
Heat Shock Protein Family A Member 1B (Hspa1b) is an RNA binding protein that regulates transcriptional and post transcriptional processes. Previous studies have suggested its protective role in stress adaptation and…
AI & TechnologyNov 25, 2025
The body trait that helps keep your brain young
Scientists discovered that more muscle and less hidden abdominal fat are linked to a younger biological brain age. Deep visceral fat appeared to accelerate brain aging, while muscle mass offered a protective effect.
Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityNov 25, 2025
The science of sexual orientation
Why are some people straight, others gay, and others somewhere in between? Science has explored genes, brains, hormones, and even ...
Social MediaNov 25, 2025
Social Media
The term social media is generally used to describe internet-based websites and applications where users can participate in ...
Cognitive PsychologyNov 25, 2025
Neural Models of Consciousness
With the emergence of studies on the neural correlates of consciousness, consciousness research has expanded significantly over ...
Compassion-focused therapyNov 25, 2025
Find Compassion Focused Counselling Near You
What can a compassion-focused therapist help with? Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) aims to help clients who experience deep ...
Mental HealthNov 25, 2025
The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.