Health Psychology

How U of I is helping close Idaho’s mental health gap

How U of I is helping close Idaho’s mental health gap

admin November 3, 2025

Hansen, who lived in rural Maine before coming to Idaho, said that it is...

Hair Esteem, a Missing Piece in Mental Health

Hair Esteem, a Missing Piece in Mental Health

admin November 2, 2025

Recently, people around the world marked World Mental Health Day, a time to reflect...

The psychology of needle phobia: Why it’s a bigger health challenge than we think

The psychology of needle phobia: Why it’s a bigger health challenge than we think

admin November 1, 2025

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AI Companions and Teen Mental Health Risks

AI Companions and Teen Mental Health Risks

admin October 31, 2025

Character.ai has announced that starting Nov. 25, 2025, users under 18 will no longer...

A religious upbringing in childhood is linked to poorer mental and cognitive health in later life

A religious upbringing in childhood is linked to poorer mental and cognitive health in later life

admin October 29, 2025

A new large-scale study of European adults suggests that, on average, being religiously educated...

SGA Wellness Fair promotes student health and connection –

SGA Wellness Fair promotes student health and connection –

admin October 28, 2025

Cruz Plaza buzzed with activity as students visited booths run by campus organizations sharing...

Emotional Toll of Fitness and Calorie Counting Apps Uncovered

Emotional Toll of Fitness and Calorie Counting Apps Uncovered

admin October 26, 2025

A recent investigation spearheaded by researchers at University College London (UCL) along with colleagues...

U of M researcher innovates remedy for surgical anxiety

U of M researcher innovates remedy for surgical anxiety

admin October 25, 2025

Renée El-Gabalawy, an associate professor in the department of clinical health psychology at the...

Your Fitness App Might Be Making You Miserable

Your Fitness App Might Be Making You Miserable

admin October 24, 2025

That notification reminding you to log your lunch? The streak you just lost...

New Studies Reveal Mental Health Blindspots of AI Chatbots

New Studies Reveal Mental Health Blindspots of AI Chatbots

admin October 23, 2025

An estimated 20 to 50 percent of people now turn to artificial intelligence (AI)...