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Climate Anxiety and Neurodiversity in Mental Health Research

Climate anxiety is grabbing more attention, especially among young Americans, but the link to neurodiversity remains underexplored. And let’s move on—this isn’t just about eco-worry; it’s about how some folks experience this stress differently. On […]

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VR Smell Training Gains Ground in US

Sara Morgan

VR-based smell training is emerging as a serious tool in cognitive health and immersive experiences. And let’s move on—this isn’t just about making VR more “realistic,” it’s about tapping into one of our most powerful […]

Psychology

Military Psychological Research Reveals Critical Insights

Sara Morgan

Surface-level summaries from the CDP reports hide critical nuances—methodology flaws, unexamined assumptions, and the gap between perception and reality—so don’t take the headlines at face value. The real impact of initiatives like firearm safety messaging […]

Psychology

Quirks Are Your Superpowers

Sara Morgan

Society labels quirks as flaws, but the science shows they’re actually your hidden strengths—those traits that foster innovation, resilience, and leadership if you embrace them. Most people overlook this because the key details are buried […]

Psychology

Mental health support boosts resilience in military families

Sara Morgan

Most discussions about military family resilience overlook the real effectiveness of support programs—they’re often based on short-term data or superficial outcomes, not long-term impact or systemic change. Key details—like program outcomes, actual mental health improvements, […]

Psychology

Psychology Guidelines Under Review by APA

Sara Morgan

Most of the APA’s guideline updates are reactive, superficial tweaks—designed to keep pace with current trends like AI and telepsychology—rather than proactive, forward-looking reforms that truly reshape ethical standards. The real influence lies in the […]

Psychology

Veteran Mental Health Risks Rise During Transition

Sara Morgan

The official data on veteran mental health and transition support often masks deeper systemic failures—many programs are superficial and don’t address emotional, cultural, or psychological complexities, leaving veterans vulnerable. Numbers and studies may show some […]

Psychology

Rural Teens Struggle with Mental Health Support

Sara Morgan

Mainstream focus on “lack of services” masks deeper systemic issues—rural teens face severe resource shortages, social isolation, and cultural stigma that prevent effective mental health support. The rising suicide rates among rural teens—especially compared to […]

Psychology

Military studies reveal hidden mental health risks in veterans

Sara Morgan

Mainstream efforts focus on surface-level issues like trauma and substance abuse, but the deeper, less obvious factors—leadership quality, environment, support systems—are often overlooked, yet they play a critical role in veteran suicide risk. The data […]