Mental HealthSep 14, 2026
Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling
Australia’s laws don’t deal with all the ways local profits are shifted offshore. The ATO aims to close that gap.
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Social MediaSep 14, 2026
Behavioral health AI moves from screening to continuous risk
The next phase of the technology will combine longitudinal data, proactive risk identification and smarter referrals, while keeping clinicians firmly in the loop, says NeuroFlow's CEO.
Child PsychologySep 14, 2026
Child Psychologist Reveals the Benefits of Oral Storytelling at Bedtime for Kids
Bedtime in a household with children can be hectic. Caitlin Slavens, BAACS, MC, R Psych, a registered psychologist and the clinic owner and co-founder of Couples to Cradles Counse ...
Mental HealthSep 14, 2026
You love working from home. It may be taking a toll on your mental health
It’s important to add meaningful social interactions into your day, no matter where you work, experts say.
Mental HealthSep 14, 2026
Community Conversations About Mental Health
Mental health challenges can affect anyone.Knowing how to recognise the signs and start a caring conversation can help someone get the support they ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 14, 2026
Machine Consciousness Has No Proven Test — and That Gap Is Now Reshaping AI
Machine consciousness asks whether artificial minds can have genuine subjective experience — not just intelligence, but awareness. The question has moved from p ...
NeuropsychologySep 14, 2026
Repeated Head Hits May Cause Dementia
Repeated blows to the head can leave lasting damage in the brain, even when each individual hit does not cause a clear concussion. Scientists have long been concerned about this problem in people who ...
Clinical PsychologySep 14, 2026
Powerful Brain Drugs Are Rising Among Older Americans
When an older person with dementia becomes confused, aggressive or restless, caring for them can become very difficult. Some people wander at night, shout, see things that are not there or become ...
TraumaSep 14, 2026
MDMA-enhanced couples therapy shows promise for treating PTSD and relationship distress
New research suggests that pairing a brief form of couples therapy with MDMA can lead to large improvements in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and relationship satisfaction for veterans and ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 14, 2026
Study AI consciousness? The bots would like a word with you.
Given access to email, AI agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.
Social MediaSep 14, 2026
Main takeaways from draft Anti-Cyberbullying Law
China’s first dedicated legislation targeting cyberbullying has been unveiled, with the Cyberspace Administration of China and relevant ...
Mental HealthSep 14, 2026
Do you have bipolar disorder? A psychiatrist explains the diagnostic process
Mood swings are a normal part of our lives. But if these shifts in mood are extreme, such as feeling depressed during a certain period of the month and experiencing extreme bursts of energy during ...
Clinical PsychologySep 14, 2026
A new 'Board Game Therapy' group is making the mental health benefits of gaming more accessible
If you’ve ever caused a rift in your family over a game of Monopoly, you might find it interesting that board games found their way into mental health care.
Clinical PsychologySep 14, 2026
When ‘healthy’ becomes harmful: The eating disorder warning signs Canberra families may be missing
Skipping a meal. Exercising because you ate dessert. Counting every calorie. Feeling guilty about taking a day off from ...
NeuropsychologySep 14, 2026
Brain implant lets paralysed patients speak via digital avatar
New neurotechnology could eventually help people who have lost speech faculties due to stroke or brain conditions ...
AddictionSep 14, 2026
Peter Shilton Speaks On Gambling Addiction Ahead Of Charity Fundraiser
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has spoken about the "terrible addiction" of gambling ahead of a fundraising night for Shilton's Silverlining, the charity he set up with his wife Steph to ...
PsychologySep 14, 2026
12 books that reveal the psychology behind human behaviour
Why do we make irrational decisions, seek approval or repeat familiar habits? These 12 books explore the psychology behind everyday human behaviour.
Health PsychologySep 13, 2026
Pennsylvania says an unvaccinated woman has died from measles-related complications
Pennsylvania has announced its third measles-related death in less than three weeks. A local coroner says the 40-year-old woman was unvaccinated.
Health PsychologySep 13, 2026
The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
Health PsychologySep 13, 2026
Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
Clinical PsychologySep 13, 2026
Psychedelic therapies ride wave of public favor into FDA hearing
Heading into an FDA hearing on Monday regarding the future of psychedelic treatments, public comments show wide support for further exploring the therapeutic potential of these compounds—to match ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 13, 2026
Infant memories: Lost but not gone?
Infantile amnesia is not simply a story about forgetting the past. It is an opportunity to understand how memory itself is built.
ResearchSep 13, 2026
A study of ayahuasca users found a mental health pattern researchers cannot yet explain
In a cross-sectional study of 808 Brazilian adults planning to attend ayahuasca ceremonies, greater prior experience with the brew was associated with lower depression, anxiety, and stress scores, as ...
ResearchSep 13, 2026
Adolescent narcissism brings brief popularity but not likeability among peers, study finds
Teenagers who exhibit narcissistic traits might gain a brief boost in social status, but that dominance does not translate into actually being liked. Researchers tracking adolescents found that early boastfulness…
Clinical PsychologySep 13, 2026
National psychological counseling to be provided by social workers and nurses as well… Clinical psychology community warns of "professionalism concerns"
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is reintroducing a plan to allow not only clinical psychologists but also social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists in the mental health field to carry out ...
ResearchSep 13, 2026
Unintentional mind wandering disrupts attention in ADHD through two different mechanisms
While intentional daydreaming can be useful, new research shows that spontaneous mind wandering is closely linked to adult ADHD. Both daily unintentional distractions and real-time cognitive lapses independently predict…
Mental HealthSep 13, 2026
VisitGuernsey launches new men’s mental health initiative
Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from ...
WorkplaceSep 13, 2026
Greencross recognised as an advanced mental health first aid workplace
Greencross Pet Wellness Company has been recognised as an Advanced Workplace through the Mental Health First Aid Australia Workplace Recognition Program, acknowledging its commitment to creating a ...
Clinical PsychologySep 13, 2026
‘I wouldn’t wish this on any mother’: raising a child with borderline personality disorder
After years of self-harm, threats and family crises, one mother cut contact with her daughter; a psychiatrist explains how BPD affects families, why boundaries matter and why the diagnosis is not a li ...
Mental HealthSep 13, 2026
Semaglutide linked to positive mental health outcomes in patients with bipolar disorder
In addition to offering diabetes management and weight loss benefits, a national cohort study published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica showed that semaglutide may also decrease psychiatric outcomes ...