Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis
Robbie Williams has been diagnosed with what he has described as 'a little bit of autism', as the former boyband star opened up about the 'weird' things he does.
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Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Isle of Man named as one of just 21 stops for major suicide prevention tour
The Isle of Man has been selected as one of just 21 locations for the 2027 Baton of Hope Tour, which aims to put suicide prevention in the spotlight and encourage open conversations about mental ...
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
This common vitamin deficiency becomes far more dangerous when paired with belly fat
A large study of more than 5,500 adults over 50 found a striking combination of risk factors: abdominal obesity paired with vitamin D deficiency was linked to a 123% higher risk of death over six years. Each condition…
Positive PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Psychology says people who tend to minimise their own pain — saying 'it's fine' or 'it wasn't that bad' — aren't resilient, they're often repeating what they were told ...
What we call resilience is often just learned silence—the echo of people who told us our pain didn't matter. A cook I worked ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Wisconsin prisons are struggling to improve mental health care
While consultants have recommended reforms to how Wisconsin addresses mental health in prison, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections reports obstacles in the way of many of the reforms, according ...
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Australians turning 50 to receive unprecedented dementia warning in the mail
The federal government will send letters to more than 340,000 people, urging them to take action now to reduce their risk of contracting the disease.
AddictionAug 14, 2026
Cannabis Use Disorder Market Report Highlights Epidemiology, Emerging Therapies and Growth Opportunities Through 2034
With no approved CUD therapies and limited durable benefit from behavioral care, opportunities include novel drugs for dependence and withdrawal, better diagnostics, and integrated digital care. A ...
AddictionAug 14, 2026
Catching a senior doctor who stole thousands for his gambling addiction
This episode of Fraud Squad takes you deep into the world of UK fraud investigation, exposing how a greedy doctor stole thousands from the NHS to fuel a gambling addiction and how a family ran an ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Why children often eat less in hot weather—and when parents should worry
If your child suddenly starts picking at meals during a spell of hot weather, it can be unsettling. But a smaller appetite for a few days can be a normal response to heat, particularly if your child is drinking well, has…
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Social anxiety explains the mental health toll of autistic masking
Researchers surveyed 113 autistic adults to explore the relationship between camouflaging autistic traits and mental health outcomes. They found that while masking was initially linked to ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
New IOC consensus statement calls for system-wide action and regular monitoring to support athlete mental health
Supporting mental health in elite sport is a shared responsibility that extends far beyond the individual athlete, according to a new International Olympic Committee (IOC) international consensus ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Sweet tooth? It could be shaping your decisions, study says
A taste for sweets—ice cream, candy, chocolates, pastries—might provide a window into the way people make decisions, researchers say.
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Older Hispanic adults buffered against social isolation despite higher rates of sensory disabilities, study finds
Social isolation is a growing public health concern linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, infectious disease, depression, anxiety and even premature death. Older adults report the highest…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
The irreplaceable role of sleep in building long-term memories: offline integration of free cortical units and its possible implication in autism
The part played by synaptic plasticity in natural learning can be reassessed owing to the discovery of dormant neurons in the cortical layer-2 of large-brained mammals. Here, the recruitment of cortical columns that…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Digital binaural beat music for perceived stress relief among discipline inspection and supervision cadres: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundDiscipline inspection and supervision cadres are exposed to high levels of occupational stress, yet convenient and accessible forms of psychological support for this group remain limited.ObjectiveThis study…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Sleep bruxism: a novel theoretical perspective through the lens of the free energy principle (FEP)
Sleep bruxism is a prevalent sleep-related motor phenomenon characterized by rhythmic masticatory muscle activity that ranges from physiological behavior to a condition with clinically significant craniofacial…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Frustration brake failure hypothesis of substance use disorders
It is common knowledge that individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) may persist seeking drug despite experiencing large degrees of frustration (i.e., due to loss of supplier, unsurmountable cost increases, etc.)…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
A comparative network analysis to explore cancer patient experiences with cannabis
IntroductionApproximately 20% of cancer patients report cannabis use, yet only 30% of oncologists feel sufficiently informed to make recommendations on its use. This study aimed to visualize the network of themes that…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Genetic and clinical observational evidence for associations between sleep disorders and psychiatric disorders
BackgroundThe relationship between sleep disorders and psychiatric disorders has been extensively studied in epidemiological research. However, whether specific sleep-related traits are associated with psychiatric…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Altered cortical activation and functional connectivity during fixed phrase verbal fluency in children with autism spectrum disorder
BackgroundThis study examined prefrontal activation and functional connectivity during a fixed phrase verbal fluency task (VFT) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared to basic information- and…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
The cost of ongoing war: escalation of continuous traumatic stress response over time and later functional, adjustment, and affective difficulties
BackgroundContinuous Traumatic Stress Response (CTSR) refers to psychological, emotional, and behavioral reactions that emerge under conditions of ongoing, realistic, and future-oriented threat. Recently, CTSR received…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Building an early warning model for the risk of suicide attempt in people with depression based on machine learning: a single-centre study
BackgroundAttempted suicide is one of the most serious clinical consequences for patients with depression, and early identification of high-risk individuals is crucial for preventing suicide deaths. Traditional clinical…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Antidepressant treatment is associated with changes in early maladaptive schemas in major depressive disorder: a prospective study
IntroductionEarly maladaptive schemas (EMS) have been increasingly recognized as key cognitive vulnerability factors in depression. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of antidepressant treatment on early…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Extreme heat exposure and depressive symptoms among adolescents: evidence from China
BackgroundFrequent extreme heat events have become a prominent feature of climate change. However, their potential impact on adolescent mental health and the underlying pathways remain unclear. This study aimed to…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Diminished general and sexual hedonic capacity in schizophrenia
BackgroundIndividuals with Schizophrenia are often reported to suffer from sexual dysfunction, but despite its clinical and individual relevance, the underlying neural mechanisms have not been investigated. To date it is…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
When more is not always better: exercise dose and children’s cognitive development from an interpretable machine learning perspective
BackgroundExercise intervention has been associated with cognitive development in children. However, current study methods have not clarified the potential nonlinear association between exercise dosage and cognitive…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Comparative efficacy and safety of seven Chinese patent medicines combined with SSRIs for depressive disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
BackgroundDepressive disorder is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) remain first-line pharmacotherapy. However, the efficacy and safety of adding Chinese patent…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Associations among individual cultural values, innovation effectiveness, and transformational leadership—evidence from international university students in Türkiye
This study examines the associations among individual cultural values, innovation effectiveness, and transformational leadership among international students in higher education institutions in the Marmara Region of…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Is employment anxiety among vocal music students associated with AI replacement concerns? The roles of AI anxiety and vocal-performance replacement perception
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping students' expectations about learning, employability, and professional identity, but AI-related psychological responses may differ across disciplines. This cross-sectional study…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
A structured five-step collaborative inquiry approach to mathematical reasoning in elementary school: effects and implementation evidence
Mathematical reasoning is a core goal of elementary mathematics, yet classroom opportunities to conjecture, justify, and evaluate claims remain uneven. This study examined the effects and implementation of a Structured…