Negative school gossip undermines adolescent exercise goals via low self-esteem
Researchers in China investigated how negative peer interactions influence physical activity intentions among teenagers. The study focused on the psychological
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Parental Divorce and Adult Depression: New Study Challenges Assumptions
A recent analysis of over 128,000 adults indicates that the link between childhood parental divorce and increased risk of depression in adulthood is largely exp
Digital Dance Therapy: Harnessing Technology to Treat Mental Health Disorders
A new review published in September 2026 explores how digital tools are transforming dance movement therapy for people with mental health challenges. Researcher
When Someone Says „I'm Fine,” It Might Be Time to Look Deeper
As a psychiatrist, I frequently hear the phrase „I'm fine„at the beginning of therapy sessions when asking patients how they are doing. This common response oft
Turning to AI for Health Advice May Reveal Anxiety and Depression in Young Adults
A new study finds that young adults who turn to generative AI tools for medical questions are more likely to exhibit signs of anxiety and depression. Researcher
Understanding Grief Before It Arrives
Grief typically feels like a reaction to an absence, arriving only after someone or something is already gone. However, emotional pain frequently starts much ea
Perceived Correctional Climate Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Nigerian Prisons
A recent study conducted across Nigerian correctional centres found a strong connection between inmates' perceptions of their prison environment and the presenc
How Shifting Time from Sitting to Moving Affects Teen Mental Health
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed longitudinal data to understand how changes in daily movement patterns during childhood influence psychologica
Peony Gardens Offer Quick Stress Relief, Early Study Finds
Researchers at a Chinese university conducted a small‑scale experiment in early 2026 to see how different peony garden designs affect stress recovery. Forty vol
Positive Psychology Boosts Recovery for Nurses Affected by Medical Errors
A new study examined how a multi‑component group program based on the PERMA model helped nurses who had become „second victims” after patient safety incidents.
Ayahuasca Plus Therapy Eases Severe Grief in New Trial
Researchers conducted an exploratory clinical trial examining the effects of combining ayahuasca with specialized psychotherapy. The study focused on individual
Brain Energy Systems Fuel Nicotine Addiction
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have launched a new study to understand how nicotine reshapes cellular energy systems in the brain. The team fo