Brain Training Reduced Dementia Risk by 25% for Up to Two Decades, Study Finds
A new study tracking people over time found those who completed cognitive speed training sessions were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia 20 years later.
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A Cat Named OJ and the Incarcerated Women Who Love Him
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Photo Essay: Looking Back at a Historic Fight Against Solitary Confinement in California
A decade after a historic hunger strike, a visual essay explores the lasting psychological impact of solitary confinement on survivors who spent decades in isolation.
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Lindsay Jacobellis viewed setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than threats. Thankfully, that’s something we can all train for.
ChatGPT Told Her It Knew Exactly Where She’d Meet Her Soulmate. Twice, She Believed It.
ChatGPT said it knew when and where she'd meet her soulmate, someone it claimed she’d known in 87 previous lifetimes.
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‘Broken Bones, Burning Eyes: How ICE Deploys ‘Less than Lethal’ Weapons on Protesters
According to an NBC investigation, DHS officers repeatedly used “less lethal” weapons in ways that would violate their own policies.
Does Contemporary “McMindfulness” Reinforce Our Suffering?
A Buddhist teacher and professor argues that a commodified mindfulness solely focused on the self is only a stopgap fix.
“No Beds”: Despite Improvements, Detroit’s Shelter System Continues to Let Families Down
When a Detroit mom and her two sons faced homelessness last year, she spent months calling the city daily for beds - in vain.
988 call responses plummet in Georgia after insurer cutbacks
After an insurance company made cutbacks, Georgia's 988 response rate to mental health crisis calls "fell off a cliff."
Childhood Trauma Doesn’t Have to Upend Your Life Forever
Researcher Bob Sege's work builds on evidence that positive experiences can protect against neglect and abuse.
Co-Regulation: A Vital Skill in the Parenting Toolkit
Parental yelling often compounds childhood distress. A look at how modeling self-restraint builds long-term emotional resilience.
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Ye (Kanye West) issues a formal apology for 2025's extremist actions, citing a 2002 brain injury and bipolar mania. Some experts and fans remain skeptical.
Chatbots May Spark Delusions Even in People With No Mental Illness
Psychologists say AI chatbots have led people to experience delusions, warning that more of us are at risk than we might think.
A Cat Named OJ and the Incarcerated Women Who Love Him
What started as a fundraiser for a sick cat that had been adopted and cared for by women at a Texas prison led to social media fame, $11,000 in donations, and a retaliatory stint in solitary confinement.
Restorative Justice Leads to Felony Murder Plea after Teen Son’s Death
Thirteen years after the death of 16-year-old Corey Stingley, restorative justice healing brings a "triumph" of accountability and a model for legal resolution.
Gen Z Knows How to Lay Down a Boundary – But Too Much Therapy Speak Could Further Disconnection
Experts warn that therapy speak and social isolation are rising among Gen Z as "self-care" language is increasingly used to avoid meaningful social connections.
Trump Freezes $10 Billion in Childcare Aid to 5 Democratically-Led States, Baselessly Claiming “Widespread Fraud”
A $10 billion federal child care funding freeze targets California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
Seeing Guilt for What It Is: Motivation to Change
Psychology professor Chris Moore explores the difference between guilt and shame, revealing how healthy guilt can motivate healing, repair relationships, and drive restorative justice.
New Senate Bill Targets ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry and Residential Treatment Abuse
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the BRIDGES for Kids Act to increase oversight of residential treatment centers and create a national dashboard to track abuse.
Torment and Trial: A Boston Globe Columnist Discusses Her Series on Race, Insanity and Criminal Prosecutions
A MindSite News interview looks a a columnist's seven-part series on the insanity defense in criminal cases.
What Is Trump Derangement Syndrome?
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a term President Donald Trump and his allies are using to deride his opponents.
Medetomidine: The New Veterinary Sedative Ravaging Philadelphia
A drug called medetomidine is replacing xylazine in the fentanyl supply, shifting the drug crisis to one of life-threatening withdrawal.
