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How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a time
In Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The countr
Victims of sexual assault in Belgium find support in a pioneering, centralized initiative
While the Lyhanna case in France has exposed the shortcomings of a fragmented system for dealing with sexual violence against minors, Belgium stands as a model with its Centres for the Care of Sexual Violence (CPVS). The centres are based on a simple principle: a victim only has
Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an as
Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintings with a more nuanced take on his mental illnessIn the autumn of 1843, the influential journal Art-Union mourned “the late
After quake, Venezuelans left to deal with trauma and grief
Not only have more than 3,000 died in the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela, but 17,000 were injured and thousands of homes destroyed. For many of those who survived, the psychological toll is enormous. Solange Mougin has more on the difficulty facing Venezuelans who lost eve
Study finds psychological and urogenital menopause symptoms similar regardless of timing o
There has been a lot of discussion about how the age at menopause can affect menopause symptoms. A new study compared the prevalence and severity of menopause symptoms in women experiencing menopause around the average age of 51 years and those with premature ovarian insufficienc
Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A child psychologist explains how to empower
Unintentional injuries kill more than 7,000 children ages 1–19 in the U.S. each year—close to 20 deaths per day. Injuries are the leading cause of child death, and these injuries are often preventable.
Can AI be your therapist?: Q&A with an expert
More than a third of psychologists report having patients who use artificial intelligence as an additional source of mental health support. As more people turn to AI for advice, companionship and help navigating difficult situations, researchers are working to understand what the
This simple, low-cost activity reduces depression in young adults
Journaling about one's identities from childhood through early adulthood may offer an accessible, low-cost way to help young adults struggling with depression, according to new Cornell psychology research.
Stress-linked gut viruses may help tumors evade the immune system
Chronic psychological stress can help tumors evade immune attack through a chain of molecular events involving gut bacteria and viruses within those bacteria, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings unveil a new layer of cancer biology, alon
Faster aging, chronic disease linked to WTC responders with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after the attack on the Twin Towers. While the condition is considered mainly psychological, a new study sheds light on changes in the biological processes of W
Behavioral therapy can be just as effective as medication for Tourette syndrome, says rese
Behavioral therapy is just as effective as medication for Tourette syndrome. This is the finding of doctoral research conducted by clinical psychologist Jolande van de Griendt, who will receive her Ph.D. from Radboud University on July 3, 2026. "Medication is still often the firs