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WorkplaceJul 15, 2025
Social Exhaustion 101: A Mental Health Expert Decodes How Burnout Affects Our Social Lives
We all have learnt in school that humans are social animals. We thrive when we have strong social connections. Regardless of how ...
HomelessnessJul 15, 2025
Homeless Black Men and Psychiatric Emergency Settings
Last year, I had the privilege of participating in a panel hosted by the National Alliance to End Homelessness titled "Black Men ...
Mental HealthJul 15, 2025
Childhood trauma shapes adult stress appraisal and mental health outcomes, research reveals
University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma ...
Mental HealthJul 14, 2025
The Loneliness Epidemic Impacts Mental Health, and May Also Increase Risk of Diabetes
In a society increasingly built on individuality and reliant on technology instead of face-to-face connection, it’s no surprise that people are feeling lonelier. The so-called “loneliness epidemic” ...
HIPAA & PrivacyJul 14, 2025
Behavioral Health Provider Agrees to Pay $225,000 HIPAA Settlement Following Multiple Data Breaches
On July 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $ ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 14, 2025
Research Suggests Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms May Not Be ‘Clinically Significant’ — but Some Experts Disagree
A new review of studies on antidepressant discontinuation suggests that withdrawal is rarely severe — but experts say the ...
HIPAA & PrivacyJul 13, 2025
HHS Reaches $225,000 Settlement With Deer Oaks Over HIPAA Violations and Data Breaches
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a ...
HIPAA Security RuleJul 13, 2025
Long-term care behavioral health provider pays $225K to settle HIPAA case
A major provider of behavioral health services to US nursing homes has agreed to pay $225,000 to settle allegations it failed to ...
PolicyJul 13, 2025
Health Policy and Systems Research
Health systems research plays a critical role in understanding and improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of ...
WorkplaceJul 13, 2025
Common workplace problems that destroy mental health
The modern workplace has become a breeding ground for mental health challenges that affect millions of workers across all ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 13, 2025
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 5 things during weekdays—that most neglect
Sometimes, 24 hours just doesn't feel like enough. Between work, commutes, and a growing to-do list, it's easy to get through an ...
Social PsychologyJul 12, 2025
Researchers grow 400+ brain cell types—a leap for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research
Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far surpassing previous efforts that produced only a few dozen. By systematically experimenting with…
NeuropsychologyJul 12, 2025
This tiny brain molecule could hold the key to learning, memory—and Alzheimer’s treatment
A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin tags certain…
PersonalityJul 12, 2025
Can you change your personality? Psychology research says yes, by tweaking what you think and do
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Making a personality change could help you live the life ...
PsychologyJul 11, 2025
10 Habits Of People Who Have Quietly Lost Their Motivation In Life, According To Psychology
Ever had one of those days where the motivation just isn’t there? One significant realization over the years of running my ...
ResearchJul 11, 2025
MSc Psychology Conversion (Online)
The online MSc Psychology (Conversion) offers you the opportunity to gain your first qualification accredited by the British ...
Health PsychologyJul 11, 2025
Volunteering and Mental Health
Volunteering is important for the community, but it can also be beneficial for your mental health. The benefits of serving others ...
Mental HealthJul 11, 2025
A 10-Point Plan to End Suicides
Suicide is more than a mental health problem. It’s a public health problem for society at large, and everyone has a role to ...
WomenJul 11, 2025
Psychiatrist explains stalking has serious psychological effects on women: Here's everything you should know
Persistent stalking affects victims' mental well-being. The stress of being watched and followed may lead to lasting health ...
Mental HealthJul 11, 2025
How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD
What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into…
AI & TechnologyJul 11, 2025
Can Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Really Improve Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence mental health chatbots like Wysa use cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce anxiety and depression ...
Developmental PsychologyJul 10, 2025
Investments in Children’s Early Years: Creating Brighter Futures
Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and ...
Chronic fatigueJul 10, 2025
Neuroplasticity for Chronic Fatigue Recovery: Going Deeper
Source: Bioscience Image Library by Fayette Reynolds / Unsplash. This post is Part 2 of a series. In my previous post, I shared ...
Diversity & CultureJul 10, 2025
Making minority mental health a health priority
In 2008, the U.S. House established National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a New York ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 10, 2025
The silent struggle of panic attacks: how South Africans cope daily
July marks Mental Health Awareness Month in South Africa, and on 10 July, we pause to spotlight something many people live with ...
Media psychologyJul 10, 2025
Media Psychology Is a New-Collar Profession
Media psychology is a relatively new field of psychology that examines the ways behavior is affected by media and technology.
Clinical PsychologyJul 10, 2025
'The panic you don’t see’: Sadag shines light on Panic Awareness Day
As South Africa observes panic awareness day on Thursday, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) is calling for ...
Exercise adherenceJul 10, 2025
Exercise can greatly benefit teenagers' mental health—here's what the evidence says
Adolescence is a crucial stage of human development. During this unstable period, teenagers experience numerous physical ...
Mental HealthJul 10, 2025
Loneliness preys on mental, physical health
July 10 (UPI) --Loneliness dramatically increases a person's risk of depression and poor health, a new study says. Half of folks ...