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• The pitfalls of perfectionism – and why ‘good enough’ should be your goal | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

  18-01-2026 15:00
  Healthy striving – a flexible wish to improve – accepts limits and understands that error is integral to masteryThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workNew year’s resolutions are catnip for perfectionism. Each January we are invited to reinvent ourselves as fitter, more productive, more virtuous, with the rollover of the calendar offering us a clean slate and a chance to correct our flaws.While reasonable goals for mod
  
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• How can we defend ourselves from the new plague of ‘human fracking’?

  18-01-2026 13:00
  Big tech treats our attention like a resource to be mercilessly extracted. The fightback begins hereIn the last 15 years, a linked series of unprecedented technologies have changed the experience of personhood across most of the world. It is estimated that nearly 70% of the human population of the Earth currently possesses a smartphone, and these devices constitute about 95% of internet access-points on the planet. Globally, on average, people seem to spend close to half their waking hours looki
  
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• What happens to accidental heroes when the headlines fade? ‘You get your award and then there’s nothing’

  17-01-2026 20:00
  After traumatic events we look for reminders of humanity’s good, and flashes of courage from ordinary people become symbols of hope. But it can be hard to wear the hero’s crownFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe smell of burning flesh and pulverised concrete is seared into the psyche of Anneke Weemaes-Sutcliffe. On 22 March 2016, the Australian expat was due to check in for a flight when Islamic State su
  
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• People Readily Spot Gender and Race Bias But Often Miss "Lookism"

  17-01-2026 11:27 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostDespite strong evidence that physically beautiful individuals receive advantages in hiring, salary, and legal outcomes, biases based on attractiveness are met with much less condemnation than other forms of discrimination. A new study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, suggests one reason why: people are much less likely to detect this form of bias—dubbed "lookism"—than they are to spot gender or race bias.
  
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• AI Maps the Hidden Forces Shaping Cancer Survival Worldwide

  17-01-2026 11:27 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates vary widely around the world. In a report published in the cancer journal Annals of Oncology, an AI model analyzed cancer data and health system information from 185 countries to see which factors—such as access to radiotherapy, universal health coverage, and economic strength—are most closely linked to patient survival.
  
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• Why News Reports Often Refer to "Women and Children"

  17-01-2026 08:07 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostHeadlines covering war, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises often refer to "women and children," and a new study suggests why. The research, published in the journal Cognition, reveals that highlighting these specific groups amplifies a psychological response known as moral outrage. The findings also indicate that this reaction is tied to traditional views regarding gender roles rather than a simple impulse to protect vulnerable groups.
  
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• Oxford Accused of Hiding Harassment Claims Against Miles Hewstone

  17-01-2026 08:07 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Social Psychology Network NewsThe University of Oxford has been accused of putting women's safety at risk by withholding information about persistent sexual harassment allegations against Miles Hewstone, a well-known social psychology professor. Hewstone resigned his position at Oxford in 2019 and further relinquished his emeritus title last November. He was accused by female students and researchers of abuse of power, inappropriate sexual advances, unwanted touching, and...
  
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• ACLU Sues Trump Administration Over "Racial Profiling and Unlawful Arrests"

  17-01-2026 08:07 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthThe American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing federal immigration authorities in Minnesota of racial profiling and unlawful arrests amid widespread Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. In a 72-page lawsuit filed Thursday, the ACLU accused immigration agents of violating citizens' constitutional rights, arguing that Somali and Latino communities in the state have been...
  
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• The Risks of AI in Schools Outweigh the Benefits, Report Concludes

  15-01-2026 15:13 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRThe risks of using generative artificial intelligence to educate children and teens currently overshadow the benefits, according to a new report by the Brookings Institution. The sweeping investigation included focus groups and interviews with K-12 students, parents, educators, and tech experts in 50 countries, as well as a review of hundreds of studies, and concluded that using AI in education can "undermine children's foundational development."
  
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• Massive Brain Study Reveals Why Memory Loss Can Suddenly Speed Up

  15-01-2026 15:13 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthA massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn't driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over time. Analyzing thousands of MRI scans and memory tests from healthy adults, researchers found that memory loss accelerates as brain tissue shrinkage increases, especially later in life. The report appears in the journal Nature Communications.
  
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• EPA to Stop Calculating Lives Saved by Curbs on Air Pollution

  15-01-2026 15:13 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop estimating the number of lives saved by air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants: fine particulate matter and ozone. Instead, the agency will focus exclusively on the cost to industry. The change is part of a realignment under Donald Trump toward a business-friendly approach to environmental protection, rolling back multiple policies meant to safeguard human health and slow...
  
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• Physics of Foam Strangely Resembles Artificial Intelligence Training

  15-01-2026 15:12 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top NewsScientists have long believed that soap suds, shaving cream, and other foams behave like glass, with components trapped in static, disordered configurations. Now, engineers have found that the internal motion of foam resembles the process of deep learning—the method typically used to train AI systems. The discovery suggests that learning, in a mathematical sense, may be a common organizing principle across physical, biological. and...
  
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• Trump Administration Rolls Back $2 Billion Mental Health, Addiction Cuts

  15-01-2026 15:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRAfter immense political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the Trump administration has decided to reverse more than $2 billion in cuts to mental health and addiction programs. Letters terminating funding for the programs went out late Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through the country's public health system, but the administration told NPR the next day that it would send new letters soon restoring the funding.
  
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• States Invoke 10th Amendment to Curb Immigration Crackdowns

  15-01-2026 15:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthMinnesota and Illinois officials filed lawsuits Monday seeking to curb the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown in their states. Although the lawsuits are separate and nuanced, both states cited the 10th Amendment to back their claim that the surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents—which has stoked nationwide protests, violence, and fear—violates the state sovereignty guaranteed by the 10th amendment.
  
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• Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member, survey shows

  15-01-2026 13:55
  Researcher calls for guidelines for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder to be expanded to cover people who lose petsGrief over the death of a pet could be as chronic as that for a human family member, research has shown, confirming what many people already know about their bond with their furry friends.People grieving the loss of a pet can suffer from prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a mental health condition brought about by the death of a loved one, a survey published in the academic journal PL
  
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• The surprising science of dreams and nightmares – podcast

  15-01-2026 08:50
  Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on dreams and nightmares to Dr Michelle Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, and author of the new book Into the Dream Lab. They look at why we dream, what we can learn by examining our dreams, and what we can do when dreams turn to nightmares. Dr Carr gives her top tips for taking charge of our dreams and trying to influence their contentSupport the Guardian: theguardian.
  
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• Rohingya People Called "Muslim Dogs" Before Attacks, U.N. Court Hears

  15-01-2026 06:09 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Nations NewsThe U.N. top court heard testimony Thursday that Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya people, with allegations that military officials incited violence by calling the ethnic minority "Muslim dogs" who should be made "extinct." The prosecuting team also quoted a soldier as saying: "'We will clear the villages where those animals live. We have guns, we have bullets. That's what we came with, with ammunition and the spirit to attack the...
  
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• Trump Administration Wipes Out Addiction, Mental Health Grants

  14-01-2026 17:07 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRThe Trump administration sent shockwaves through the U.S. mental health and drug addiction system late Tuesday, sending hundreds of termination letters, effective immediately, for federal grants supporting health services. Three sources said they believe that total amount of cuts to nonprofit groups—many providing street-level care to people experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental illness—could reach roughly $2 billion.
  
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• Millions with Dementia Still Prescribed Drugs Linked to Falls and Confusion

  14-01-2026 17:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthDespite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the risk of falls and confusion. A new study, published in JAMA, shows that while prescribing has decreased overall, people with cognitive impairment remain more likely to receive these drugs. In many cases, there was no documented medical justification. The results suggest that medication safety remains a serious concern in...
  
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• We are living in a time of polycrisis. If you feel trapped – you’re not alone

  14-01-2026 14:00
  I hadn’t fully grasped how the idea of a better future sustained me – now I, like many others, find it difficult to be productiveA new year is upon us. Traditionally, we use this time to look forward, imagine and plan.But instead, I have noticed that most of my friends have been struggling to think beyond the next few days or weeks. I, too, have been having difficulty conjuring up visions of a better future – either for myself or in general. Continue reading...
  
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• U.N. World Court Opens Landmark Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case

  13-01-2026 16:55 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Nations NewsThe International Court of Justice opened a landmark case Monday brought by the Gambia against Myanmar, alleging genocide over the military's treatment of the Rohingya minority. Over the next three weeks, the Court will hear oral arguments from both sides, examine witnesses and experts, and consider whether Myanmar breached its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, to which the country is a...
  
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• Pentagon Embracing Musk's Grok As the AI Chatbot Draws Global Outcry

  13-01-2026 16:55 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google's generative AI engine in operating inside the Pentagon network, as part of a broad push to feed as much of the military's data as possible into the developing technology. Just days earlier, Grok drew global outcry and scrutiny for generating deepfake sexualized images of women and children without their knowledge or consent.
  
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• Malaysia, Indonesia Become First to Block Musk's Grok Over AI Deepfakes

  13-01-2026 16:52 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRMalaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, after authorities said Grok was being used to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images of women and children. The moves reflect growing global concern over generative AI tools that can produce realistic images, sound, text, and videos while existing safeguards fail to prevent their abuse.
  
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• Hidden Brain Signal May Reveal Alzheimer's Long Before Diagnosis

  13-01-2026 16:51 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Using a noninvasive brain scanning technique and a custom analysis tool, they detected subtle changes in electrical signals tied to memory processing years before diagnosis. The findings point to a new way of spotting Alzheimer's early—by listening directly to how neurons behave.
  
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• The Only Cure by Mark Solms review – has modern neuroscience proved Freud right?

  12-01-2026 10:00
  An expert in both disciplines makes a bold attempt to convince sceptics, and partially succeeds Vladimir Nabokov notoriously dismissed the “vulgar, shabby, and fundamentally medieval world” of the ideas of Sigmund Freud, whom he called “the Viennese witch doctor”. His negative judgment has been shared by many in the near 90 years since Freud’s death. A reputational high-water mark in the postwar period was followed by a collapse, at least in scientific circles,
  
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• The friendship secret: why socialising could help you live longer

  12-01-2026 06:00
  Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?‘I hate it.” I’ve asked the neuroscientist Ben Rein how he feels about the online sea of junk neuroscience we swim in – the “dopamine fasts”, “serotonin boosts” and people “regulating” their “nervous system&rdquo
  
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• Why pleasure is the key to self-improvement

  11-01-2026 13:00
  Forget puritanical self-discipline – the way to really make a new habit stick is to lace it with instant gratificationLike many people, I spent New Year’s Eve making a list of the goals I want to achieve in the year ahead – a habit that never fails to arouse the ire of my boyfriend. “Why do you always have to put yourself under pressure?” he’ll ask, rolling his eyes. “It’s so puritanical!”And he has a point. When most of us turn our minds to
  
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• How AI Can Detect 130 Disease Risks From the Way You Sleep

  11-01-2026 12:34 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesAll it takes is one night's sleep in a lab, during which physiological signals are recorded, for a new artificial intelligence model to estimate a person's risk for about 130 diseases later in life, including Parkinson's disease, dementia, heart disease, and cancers of the prostate and breast. The study, published in Nature Medicine and based on data from 65,000 sleepers, found the model could make such predictions years before the first...
  
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• Intelligence in Men Linked to Less Partner Abuse and Coercion

  10-01-2026 07:19 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostA new study has found that heterosexual men with higher levels of general intelligence are less likely to engage in abusive or coercive behaviors toward their romantic partners. The findings, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, suggest that cognitive ability may play a role in how men manage conflict and commitment in heterosexual relationships. General intelligence was measured with the International Cognitive...
  
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• I see sounds as shapes. Synaesthesia has given me an extraordinary ability for languages

  09-01-2026 15:00
  Kim Elms, a speech pathologist, shares her experience as an auditory-visual synaestheteRead more stories of synaesthesia in the way I feel seriesCar journeys with my partner are a nightmare. He’s an ex-DJ so he likes to crank the music up, but for me this means seeing static images and flashes of light in my mind’s eye while I’m trying to drive. It’s hard to describe exactly what I see when I hear sound. But it’s almost like the sound waves you’d see if you wa
  
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• The Deceptive Power of AI-Generated Images on Facebook

  08-01-2026 12:51 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostA new study explores how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping social media interactions by generating images that manipulate user emotions and exploit cognitive shortcuts. The research, published in Computers in Human Behavior, suggests that specific visual themes, such as nostalgic rural scenes or neglected children, effectively bypass critical thinking and prompt genuine engagement from users.
  
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• Scientists Find Exercise Rivals Therapy for Depression

  08-01-2026 12:51 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, although the evidence was less certain. The analysis, based on data from 73 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 5,000 adults diagnosed with depression, suggested that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects.
  
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• Study Finds Link Between Teen Mental Health and Weekend "Catch-Up" Sleep

  07-01-2026 16:24 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthTeens and young adults who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost. A new study found that young people who made up for lost weekday sleep had a 41 percent lower risk of depressive symptoms. Although consistent sleep is still best, weekend catch-up sleep is also linked to well-being. The findings, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, add to growing evidence that sleep plays a critical role in adolescent mental...
  
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• Japanese Scientists Build Human Brain Circuits in the Lab

  07-01-2026 16:24 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers in Japan have recreated key human neural circuits in the lab using tiny brain models called assembloids. These structures are designed to mimic how different parts of the human brain connect and communicate. Using this system, the scientists showed that the thalamus plays a central role in shaping specialized neural circuits within the human cerebral cortex. The study appears in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the...
  
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• U.N. Report Condemns Israel for Racial Discrimination in West Bank

  07-01-2026 16:23 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Nations NewsA sweeping U.N. human rights report released Wednesday concludes that in the occupied West Bank, Israel is violating international law prohibiting racial segregation and apartheid, warning that the discriminatory practices have accelerated dramatically since late 2022 amid growing violence, repression, and impunity. The report, by the U.N. human rights office, describes a decades-long system of discrimination that has sharply intensified since...
  
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• Outrage As Trump Withdraws From Key U.N. Climate Treaty

  07-01-2026 16:11 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisDonald Trump has sparked outrage by announcing the U.S. will exit the foundational international agreement to address climate change, cementing the country's isolation from the global effort to confront dangerously rising temperatures. In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Trump withdrew from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and quit 65 organizations, agencies, and commissions, calling them "contrary to the interests of the United...
  
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• Artificial Intelligence Begins Prescribing Medications in Utah

  06-01-2026 16:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Politico HealthcareIn a first for the U.S., Utah is letting artificial intelligence renew certain medical prescriptions—no human involved. The state has launched a pilot program with health-tech startup Doctronic that allows an AI system to handle routine prescription renewals for patients with chronic conditions. The initiative is a high-stakes test of whether AI can safely take on one of health care's most sensitive tasks and how far that could spread beyond...
  
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• Eva Schloss, Holocaust Survivor and Stepsister of Anne Frank, Dies at 96

  05-01-2026 13:00 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PBS News HourAuschwitz survivor Eva Schloss, the stepsister of teenage diarist Anne Frank and a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust, has died at 96. Britain's King Charles III said he was "privileged and proud" to have known Schloss. "The horrors that she endured as a young woman are impossible to comprehend and yet she devoted the rest of her life to overcoming hatred and prejudice, promoting kindness, courage, understanding and...
  
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• In the U.S., Hunger Is Often Hidden But Can Still Leave Scars

  05-01-2026 12:54 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRAmerican hunger looks very different from the stereotype of malnourished children trying to survive famine in a low-income country. In the U.S., hunger is often much less obvious, but it's there—in the disruptive behavior of a third-grader who missed breakfast or the chronic anxiety of parents carefully rationing boxes of cheap macaroni to their kids. In 2023, 13% of American households were considered "food insecure" by the U.S. Department of...
  
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• The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling

  05-01-2026 12:00
  We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable. Here’s how to lean into boredom – and unlock the imagination• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxOn a rainy afternoon last weekend, plans got cancelled and I found myself at a loose end. Given that I’m someone who likes to have backup plans for my backup plans, my initial response was panic. Now what? I wandered aimlessly from room to room, grumpily
  
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• Glum? Stressed? Obsessed? How to know when it’s time to let go of a goal

  04-01-2026 15:00
  Sticking with the wrong goal can lead to stress, some scientists say. Could abandoning or modifying a goal be healthier?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJanuary is often a time to take stock. New year’s resolutions roll into back-to-work blues and a determination that this year will be different, somehow. A reset might be just the tonic, according to some scientists, with a recent study showing that giving up on a goal, or even just modifying it, could lead to a h
  
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• As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt

  04-01-2026 13:00
  Psychologist Chris Moore saw first-hand how powerful and complex an emotion it isFuelled by the relief of having finished end-of-year exams, the pleasure of a warm late spring evening and quite a lot of alcohol, the house party was one of those that should have been remembered for all the right reasons. At some point, later in the night, Chris Moore and three friends were ready to leave. The party was some way out of town – Cambridge – and too far to walk, and, anyway, there was
  
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• Chatbots and Digital Companions Are Reshaping Emotional Connection

  04-01-2026 10:20 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorOnce the realm of science fiction, human-AI relationships are becoming normal aspects of daily life. While generative AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have become common tools for many users, a new wave of AI apps—such as Replika, Character.AI, and dozens more—are specifically designed to simulate human companionship, in some cases even initiating and maintaining romantic relationships.
  
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• Many Psychologists Agree: The Time to Take Action Is Now

  04-01-2026 10:19 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorIn 2025 many new laws and executive orders posed major challenges to the field's core priorities, including health equity, access to care, and research funding. Amid those changes, record numbers of psychologists began joining APA's advocacy initiatives, meeting with policymakers, and responding to action alerts. By late September 2025, psychologists had sent over 110,000 messages to Congress and regulatory agencies—nearly triple the total for...
  
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• Trump, Atoms, AI, and a Texas Data Center Gusher

  04-01-2026 10:09 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Politico Energy and ClimateOn a 5,800-acre swath of dusty plains outside the Pantex nuclear weapons plant, crews are piling up mounds of dirt for a colossal monument to Donald Trump's presidency: the world's largest private energy grid and AI campus, run partly on nuclear power and named the Donald J. Trump Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus. "A real superpower has nuclear submarines, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered AI," said the CEO. "This is a...
  
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• AI, Neuroscience, and Data Fuel Personalized Mental Health Care

  04-01-2026 10:09 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorHistorically, psychologists have relied on patients' self-reported symptoms and history to diagnose mental health conditions, often followed by a potentially lengthy period to determine which treatment—if any—improves the symptoms. Now, psychologists are using a patient's brain scans plus data from phones and wearables to determine the best intervention before beginning treatment, coupled with AI, to bypass trial-and-error efforts and...
  
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• Scientists Discover Reason Why Mental Disorders So Often Overlap

  04-01-2026 08:09 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered genetic connections across 14 psychiatric conditions, showing that many disorders share common biological roots. These findings, published in Nature, help explain why depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and other disorders so frequently occur...
  
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• Rise of Deepfake Cyberbullying Poses Growing Problem for Schools

  04-01-2026 08:06 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PBS News HourSchools are facing a growing problem of students using artificial intelligence to transform innocent images of classmates into sexually explicit video and photo "deepfakes." This problem was highlighted recently when AI-generated nude images swept through a Louisiana middle school. Two boys ultimately were charged, but not before one of the victims was expelled for starting a fight with a boy she accused of creating the images of her and her...
  
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• Hidden Brain Problem May Be Early Warning for Alzheimer's

  04-01-2026 08:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers have discovered that clogged brain "drains" show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer's disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer's earlier than other commonly used brain markers, which could help physicians detect the disease before irreversible damage sets in. The findings appear in the...
  
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• Elon Musk's Grok AI Is Stripping Women and Minors, Review Finds

  04-01-2026 08:02 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company - World NewsElon Musk's xAI is under international scrutiny over allegations that it is filling its platform with sexualized, AI-generated images of women and minors. A review of content on X, xAI's social media platform, found more than 20 cases in which women—and some men—had images digitally stripped of clothing using the AI company's chatbot, Grok. Ministers in France said in a statement Friday that the "sexual and sexist" content was "manife
  
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