Policy2 days ago
What IT Leaders Need To Know Before Deploying a Campus Mental Health Platform
Working closely with vendors to set expectations and understand risks is key to protecting student data and safety.
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Mental Health2 days ago
Shia Foundation in US to Hold ‘Faith and Mental Health’ Workshop in Maryland
The Shia Foundation of America, in cooperation with the Jafaria Administration Institute, will hold a workshop titled “Faith and Mental Health” on Saturday, October 17, in Burtonsville, Maryland, ...
Policy2 days ago
World Mental Health Day 2026: Theme, warning signs and when should you seek help
World Mental Health Day 2026 falls on October 10. Know this year’s theme, common mental health conditions, warning signs and when to seek professional help.
Mental Health2 days ago
€630,000 investment to strengthen mental health services across Louth
An investment of €630,000 has been announced to improve mental health services across Co. Louth. The funding will provide: €330,000 for a new Solace Café – a safe, community-based alternative to the ...
Addiction2 days ago
Here’s how Kent County is spending $3M in opioid settlement dollars over the next 2 years
KENT COUNTY, MI – Kent County is allocating more than $3 million over the next two years to ramp up opioid addiction treatment and prevention efforts as officials say overdose deaths continue to ...
Addiction2 days ago
Alcohol leapfrogs cocaine in addiction treatment
Alcohol has surpassed cocaine as Ireland’s biggest problem substance when it comes to addiction according to a new report launched in Cork.
Health Psychology2 days ago
Children's Sleep Shapes Their Future Health, Academic Ability, and Mind: Essential Benefits of Sleep and Risks to Watch Out For
IntroductionIn my own home, there are days when my children stay up late. They might continue playing games or watching videos, saying "just a little longer," and their bedtime keeps slipping later ...
Mental Health2 days ago
Federal government will permanently bar mental illness as sole basis for MAID
Ottawa will table legislation this fall to indefinitely exclude people suffering solely from mental illness from medical assistance in dying ...
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
$2-million investment accelerates psychedelic medicine research at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
St. Joseph's Healthcare expands psychedelic medicine research, aiming to improve care for patients with treatment-resistant conditions.
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
Guelph psychotherapist preparing to ask Queen’s Park for OHIP coverage of psychotherapy
Trickett Psychotherapy says cost should not force Ontarians to choose mental-health care by price instead of clinical fit ...
Health Psychology2 days ago
Mental health, sleep disorders among risk factors for long-term concussion symptoms
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still have problems a year later, while also revealing which factors put patients most at risk of long-term ...
Health Psychology2 days ago
Baby termination was 'our most loving choice'
Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
Equip Introduces Transition Track Protocol to Bridge Hospital Discharge and At-Home Eating Disorder Recovery
Equip, a leading provider of virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in the U.S., today announced Equip Transition Track: an enhanced care protocol that allows medically stable patients with ...
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
Clearmind Advances Dialogue with U.S. Federal Government on Psychedelic Therapies, Submitting Recommendations to FDA
Company Calls for Consideration of New Regulatory Pathways and Cost Saving of Non-Hallucinogenic Neuroplastogens for Alcohol Use Disorder Vancouver, Canada, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: ...
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
Philly eating disorder treatment providers, people in recovery on how they navigate GLP-1 weight loss culture shift
Behavioral health experts say more research is needed to determine the true impact of GLP-1 drugs on eating disorders.
Mental Health2 days ago
€660,000 recurring funding announced for new mental health crisis services in Louth
Louth mental health crisis services are set to receive €660,000 annually for four Crisis Nurses in Drogheda and a new Solace Café.
Profession2 days ago
Budget 2027 mental health announcement lacks detail – Clarke
Government have plenty of strategies, but strategies do not deliver services without proper investment, staffing and resources,” said Sorca Clarke, TD, in a statement on Budget 27.
Addiction2 days ago
Amid Growing Concerns: Kentucky Expands Gambling Addiction Support
Kentucky, US, is trying to do more to help people dealing with gambling addiction as sports betting becomes more common across the state and the ...
Health Psychology2 days ago
As it gets colder, the mind can easily feel a bit tired. 5 mental health articles to know for the winter
The season is here where the mornings and evenings are getting colder, and the sun sets a little earlier each day. Do you ever feel like, "It's hard to get out of bed in the morning," "I feel somewhat ...
Developmental Psychology2 days ago
To Moms Hesitating About Attending 'Child Development Support' | A Summary of 'I'm Glad We Went!' Experiences
Maybe their speech is delayed compared to other kids...” “Does my child really need 'therapeutic education' or 'developmental support'?”Perhaps some of you have been pointed out during regular ...
Addiction2 days ago
In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, anger over addiction and loss fuels a backlash
PHILADELPHIA — Reynaldo Rivera had little interest in sports betting. He preferred playing slots and table games at casinos around Philadelphia, where he’d unwind a couple times a week after covering ...
Research2 days ago
What happens in the brain when cannabis makes you anxious?
Cannabinoids may intensify anxiety by removing a natural brake on specific neurons in the brain’s fear center, particularly during stressful situations. In mice, shutting down those neurons sharply reduced…
School & Education2 days ago
World Mental Health Day: How student voices are shaping wellbeing at Loughborough
This World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the voices of Loughborough students and how their experiences are helping to shape mental health and wellbeing support across the University.
Child Psychology2 days ago
When is it necessary to go to a child psychologist?
It is usually easy to detect when a child needs to go to the doctor. Fever, rashes, vomiting, wounds... These are obvious symptoms that a boy or girl needs medical attention. It is more difficult to ...
Mental Health2 days ago
Canada to keep mental illness excluded from MAID eligibility
Canada will not expand medical assistance in dying to people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, Justice Minister Sean Fraser says.Current federal law excludes people from ...
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
Psilocybin users still seek conventional therapy, but face higher unmet needs, study finds
People suffering from depression who use psilocybin continue to utilize traditional mental health care at the same rates as nonusers, but they report significantly higher rates of ...
Health Psychology2 days ago
'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
Clinical Psychology2 days ago
How Medication, Therapy, and Specialized Treatments Can Fit Into a Broader Mental Health Plan
Most people do not arrive at mental health care with a clear plan in hand. Symptoms usually build slowly. Sleep gets worse, concentration slips, small tasks start to feel heavy, ...
Neuropsychology2 days ago
Study reveals lasting brain changes linked to childhood maltreatment
"We know that childhood maltreatment is a major risk factor for many stress-related disorders, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, and we wanted to know if there was ...
Research2 days ago
More daily steps linked to fewer mental health problems in teens: Study
Taking more daily steps at ages 11 and 12 was linked to fewer mental health problems a year later during early teenage, research has shown. The findings, ...