Love & Life Toolbox
JULY 16, 2025
Key Takeaways AI tools can be helpful, but they can’t replace the emotional depth of a trained human therapist. The question of whether AI can truly provide empathy and human connection is central to understanding its limitations. Therapy is built on shared emotional experiences, which AI lacks. Concerns around whether AI is safe and private for sensitive discussions are still valid and evolving.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the
JULY 14, 2025
In December 2022, I graduated with my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. My training took place in the medical school’s clinic and a community health care site, where I worked with complex, high-need populations, often uninsured, unhoused and carrying deep histories of trauma. It was intense, emotionally demanding work that left very little space to exhale.
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Child Mind Intitute
JULY 14, 2025
When people hear “bipolar disorder,” they think dramatic mood swings or someone suddenly spiraling into mania. But what if we could catch the signs before a full episode hits? That’s the promise of understanding of what is called the bipolar prodrome — the early warning phase that shows up in many kids and teens long before a formal diagnosis is made.
The Mental Elf
JULY 13, 2025
Disclosure dilemmas stop many people with mental health problems from getting into work. A new feasibility study suggests that empowering employment specialists to talk openly about stigma and support disclosure decisions can help people find and keep jobs. Embedding these tools in practice could be key to closing the employment gap and reducing reliance on benefits.
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NPR - Mental Health
JULY 14, 2025
'/> Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.
Mad in America
JULY 14, 2025
W hen Laura Lopez-Aybar was thirteen, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). According to her clinicians, these were serious illnesses that would alter the course of her future, requiring her to take medication indefinitely because she would never be able to regulate her emotions on her own. Throughout her teenage years, everything Lopez-Aybar did was treated as a sign of her mental illness.
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Psychiatric Times
JULY 14, 2025
News Media Peer Exchange Case-Based Psych Perspectives Clinical Case Collective Insights Peers & Perspectives Slideshows Videos Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Publication Psychiatric Times Job Board CME/CE Partners Editorial Resources Between the Lines Expert Perspectives Clinical Consult Clinical Scales Interactive Tools Partner Perspectives Q&A Quizzes Series Special Reports Sponsored Subscribe Spotlight Long-Acting Injectable Therapy in the Management of Adult Pati
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
JULY 14, 2025
Psychological science has struggled to define the questionable research practices (QRPs) that can undermine the integrity of scientific findings. Now, an international team of researchers has not only proposed an overall definition of QRPs but published a comprehensive list of them—as well as ways to detect and prevent them. The project, published in Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science , identifies and classifies 40 distinct QRPs that can skew results and inflate significa
Centre for Mental Health
JULY 17, 2025
The Government’s recent consultation on its plans to reform social security and employment support for disabled people included many controversial and some very worrying proposals. Among the areas being consulted on was the Access to Work scheme, by which the Government funds ‘reasonable adjustments’ to workplaces for disabled employees. We asked people who had experience of Access to Work, both as clients and as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment specialists, about their views an
Zencare
JULY 15, 2025
Published on July 15, 2025 by Zencare Team. Written by Shereen Mohsen,Psy.D at Relucent Psychology Group. Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus recently told The New York Times that Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) “saved my life.” She explained that the trauma therapy helped her let go of stage fright and long-standing anxiety. When celebrities share mental-health wins, the conversation gets louder.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 14, 2025
Yale's groundbreaking research aims to revolutionize autism treatment through advanced brain modeling and noninvasive communication methods, enhancing patient outcomes.
Mad in America
JULY 15, 2025
From STAT (paid subscription required): “In the last decade, the federal government has provided $146 million to organizations that provide outpatient care to people with serious mental health conditions like psychosis. The people were ordered to undergo treatment so they wouldn’t be a threat to themselves or society. Did it work? The efficacy of AOT is a pressing question for mental health providers and the nearly 15 million adults in the United States with a serious mental illness.
Credible Mind
JULY 12, 2025
Rethink Mental Health CredibleMind thought leaders will share practical, scalable approaches to improving population mental health nationwide SAUSALITO, Calif.— DATE — CredibleMind, Inc. , a leader in digital population-based mental health solutions, announces its participation at NACCHO 360 , taking place July 14–18, 2025, in Anaheim, California. CredibleMind will be featured prominently across several sessions and panels— all designed to empower attendees with practical, evidence-based strateg
The New York Times -- Mental Health
JULY 16, 2025
Decades of research have established that movement has a positive effect on mental health.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 14, 2025
Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD reflects on his groundbreaking contributions to cognitive behavior therapy and the evolution of psychiatric education over 5 decades.
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
JULY 14, 2025
Tiffany Shao Editor’s Note: In this special edition of the Student Notebook, we invited early-career scholars from across the APSSC community to share their experiences navigating psychological science as diverse scholars and to reflect on their hopes for a more inclusive and equitable future for our field. If you would like to contribute to Student Notebook, please email apssc.sneditor@psychologicalscience.org.
Harmony United Psychiatric Care
JULY 17, 2025
Florida’s unique coastal geography makes it especially vulnerable to hurricanes — a reality many residents face year after year. While the physical destruction is immediately visible in shattered homes and broken communities, the psychological toll often goes unnoticed. Survivors frequently struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression long after the storm has passed.
The Mental Elf
JULY 15, 2025
A massive new multi-ancestry genetic study of bipolar disorder has uncovered hundreds of risk loci and highlighted biological pathways that may guide more precise treatments and prevention strategies in the future. The post Unravelling bipolar disorder: insights from the biggest genetic study to date appeared first on National Elf Service.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 16, 2025
Panelists discuss how 17-year-old patients challenges with inattention, anxiety, and executive dysfunction ahead of college highlight the importance of balancing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic ADHD treatments while addressing concerns about stimulant use and medication diversion.
Zencare
JULY 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025 by Zencare Team. Written by Willow Health. Can medication affect your sex life? The short answer is yes. Some medications can affect sexual desire or performance. This includes medications for anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure. How do medications impact your sex life? Medications can lead to issues like low libido, erectile dysfunction (ED), arousal issues, and more.
Harmony United Psychiatric Care
JULY 14, 2025
Childhood trauma, including abuse, neglect, loss, or exposure to violence, can have a significant impact on how the brain develops, especially in areas related to impulse control, emotion management, and logical thought. A “Trauma Lens” is formed by this early suffering, which influences how people view the world and make decisions throughout their lives.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
JULY 17, 2025
A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline. Researchers at the University of Geneva found that older adults with hearing impairments who also feel lonely—regardless of actual social isolation—experience faster cognitive decline.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 15, 2025
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Mad in America
JULY 15, 2025
F or years, I searched for the one who would save me. As a combat veteran with PTSD, I’ve lived through decades of anxiety, panic attacks, and nightmares. I’ve cycled through therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, EMDR specialists, CBT experts, trauma consultants. I’ve sat on dozens of couches—leather, fabric, minimalist Scandinavian design.
Asian Journal of Psychiatry
JULY 16, 2025
Publication date: Available online 15 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Mikhail Melnikov, Anna Lopatina, Anastasiya Sviridova, Dmitriy Chugunov, Theofanis Vavilis, Vasileios-Periklis Stamatellos, Eleni Stamoula, Marco Cosentino
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
JULY 15, 2025
… Issues arise when the body fails to control the on–off switch, says Wendy Berry Mendes , a psychologist at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Stress becomes problematic if the body overreacts to situations that are not life-threatening, anticipates a stressor too soon or dwells on negative feelings after the stressor has passed — or if a source of stress sticks around for too long.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 18, 2025
Women with schizophrenia face increased breast cancer risks linked to long-term prolactin-raising antipsychotic use, highlighting the need for regular screenings and tailored treatment strategies.
Mad in America
JULY 12, 2025
M any people from very different groups do not like establishment psychiatry. Some of them are my friends, however, some of them belong to authoritarian groups that I dislike as much as I dislike establishment psychiatry. Who are enemies of establishment psychiatry that are not my friends? What kind of dealings—if any—does it make sense to have with them?
ADDitude
JULY 12, 2025
On the school playground, did you delight and amaze friends by bending your fingers backward, putting your legs behind your head, or doing splits? These physical abilities are generally rare — but not among people with ADHD, 80% of whom are hypermobile. While research is still emerging, studies show a link between hypermobility and neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
JULY 17, 2025
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 15, 2025
Borderline personality disorder represents 10% to 25% of the patients who would be considered to have borderline personality organization. Explore the complexities of its stigma and effective treatment strategies.
Real Psychiatry
JULY 13, 2025
The big news this week was an antidepressant withdrawal paper that showed most people can stop an antidepressant without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This has been known for over 20 years. It is only big news because of the rhetorical approach to paper writing in the psychiatric literature. Everybody knows what confirmation bias is these days and that has a lot to do with the literature.
Child Mind Intitute
JULY 18, 2025
My memory of my first day of middle school is visceral. Everything on my person was either from Staples or a frantic Kohl’s run the night before. Clutching my freshly-printed class schedule as a lifeline, I rushed through the double doors to find my locker (no more cubbies for me!) and my friends. I was immediately hit with the smell. An intense mixture of body odor, Axe body spray, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy perfume, and ammonia.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
JULY 16, 2025
Struggling to sleep might be the hidden reason why adults with ADHD traits often feel less satisfied with life. New research reveals a strong link between insomnia and reduced well-being in people with ADHD symptoms, suggesting a vicious cycle where poor sleep worsens attention and emotional issues, and vice versa.
Psychiatric Times
JULY 17, 2025
Seaport Therapeutics initiates a pivotal study for GlyphAllo, a potential breakthrough treatment for major depressive disorder, with or without anxious stress.
Lawyers with Depression
JULY 16, 2025
Jennifer Kupferman, LMSW, MA, JD, is a former lawyer turned therapist who specializes in treating lawyers with a variety of mental health conditions, including depression. She earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her undergraduate degree from Yale. In addition to being a therapist, she gives CLE presentations on mental health in the legal profession throughout the U.S.
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