HIPAA & PrivacyOct 2, 2025
Are We Facing a New Dark Age for Public Health Data?
About a decade ago, I (Frank W. Putnam) read an editorial by the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences lamenting the high ...
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Family & RelationshipsOct 2, 2025
Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk
New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and accelerated brain…
Mental HealthOct 2, 2025
A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief
Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and emotional distress in animal studies. The compound works in the anterior cingulate cortex…
Social PsychologyOct 2, 2025
A century-old piano mystery has just been solved
Scientists confirmed that pianists can alter timbre through touch, using advanced sensors to capture micro-movements that shape sound perception. The discovery bridges art and science, promising applications in music…
CaregiversOct 2, 2025
Caregiving’s Mental Health Crisis
Rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are high among family caregivers, with nearly half of family ...
AI chatbotsOct 2, 2025
Hidden Mental Health Dangers of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are rapidly becoming a major source of emotional support and connection. But, while use of ...
NeuropsychologyOct 1, 2025
Psychological & Brain Sciences
The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of Delaware is committed to the scientific study of the mind.
Anger and aggressionOct 1, 2025
Break Free from Anger and Aggression
Anger and aggression are pervasive among humans. That's no surprise, since anger is an ancient response that is built into the brain.
Family & RelationshipsOct 1, 2025
How The Normalization Of Pain Affects Women’s Pleasure
Historically, women’s health is a subject that has been under-researched. This is especially the case when it comes to women’s reproductive health, which is a space that has both normalized pain and overlooked pleasure…
School & EducationOct 1, 2025
Student Athlete Mental Health Week Returns with Over 240 Schools Joining Hilinski’s Hope
NEW YORK, October 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H), a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Mark and Kym ...
State mental-health privacy lawsOct 1, 2025
Nevada, Arizona and Alabama rank lowest in nation for mental health. Where your state lands
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 ...
SchoolsOct 1, 2025
From stigma to support: Rethinking how schools address youth mental health
“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the ...
Behavioral neuroscienceOct 1, 2025
West Liberty Behavioral Health
We provide affordable, accessible, high-quality psychological services for non-emergency psychological conditions for people ...
Emotion-focused therapySep 30, 2025
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)? What Is It and When Is It Used?
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a type of talk therapy that helps individuals, couples, and families process difficult emotions ...
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorderSep 30, 2025
Everything to know about hoarding and OCD
Individuals who experience hoarding related to OCD may have distressing feelings about discarding items. It can drive compulsive ...
Decision scienceSep 30, 2025
The New Mental Health: Science Says It's Character Strengths
Which statement do you agree with more? Mental health is the absence of depression, anxiety, and addiction. It is best measured ...
Mental HealthSep 30, 2025
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Suzy Ellis, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her.
Forensic PsychologySep 30, 2025
A plant compound might be the secret weapon against gum disease
A team of researchers tested morin, a plant compound, against gum disease bacteria and found strong antimicrobial benefits. By encapsulating it in polymers, they created a powdered form for oral hygiene products. This…
Threat assessmentSep 30, 2025
The Rising Toll of Targeted Violence: Prevention Through Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
Editor’s Note: In the wake of recent tragic and high-profile incidents of targeted violence and terrorism, individuals often ...
PersonalitySep 30, 2025
Borderline personality traits and emotion recognition in a non-clinical sample: the role of childhood neglect and abuse
Background Borderline personality symptoms are often associated with social-cognitive impairments, but the impact of childhood trauma on emotional processing remains poorly understood. This study explored the moderating…
Mental HealthSep 29, 2025
The Defensive Line And Suicide Prevention For Underserved Communities
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and ...
CaregiversSep 29, 2025
The Many Phases in the Mental Health Recovery Journey for Caregivers
The mental health recovery journey is a unique process for every individual, which we discuss in our book Loving Someone with a ...
PsychologySep 29, 2025
How Our Morals Might Get in the Way of Behavior Change
In 1936, the psychologist Kurt Lewin proposed a deceptively simple idea: Behavior is a function of the person and their environment.
Military & First RespondersSep 29, 2025
Breaking the stigma: Veteran mental health expert says this is the first problem
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - Saturday’s mass shooting suspect, Nigel Edge, who allegedly opened fire at a Southport bar resulting ...
Legal & RegulationsSep 29, 2025
AI Mental Health Tools Face Mounting Regulatory and Legal Pressure
The emergence of AI-enabled mental health tools has introduced a new dimension of complexity to the digital health and regulatory ...
Diversity & CultureSep 29, 2025
Why Gen X women can’t stop eating ultra-processed foods
Researchers found that middle-aged adults, especially women, are far more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than older generations. Marketing of diet-focused processed foods in the 1980s may have played a…
Oncology centersSep 29, 2025
The Oncology Institute Partners with Protocol Behavioral Health to Integrate Mental Health Services into Cancer Care
CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI), a pioneer in value-based community ...
Mental HealthSep 29, 2025
What's Driving the Suicide Crisis?
Suicide remains a mental health crisis in the United States. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide ...
Identity transitionSep 29, 2025
Identity distress fuels mental health issues in autism
A new study from the Department of Psychology at Durham University has found that identity distress (difficulty forming a ...
Colleges and universitiesSep 29, 2025
More universities offer mental health leave to students
As of this year, 135 universities and colleges in Taiwan offer students mental health leave, accounting for more than 90 percent ...