Local IOCDF Affiliates Deliver OCD Support Across the U.S. in Spring 2026
The International OCD Foundation’s network of affiliates is rolling out new programs this spring. Each affiliate operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit,
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Understanding Attention Span: Insights from ADHD Design Principles
Researchers have noted a significant decline in the average attention span over the past twenty years. In 2001, people could focus for about 2.5 minutes, but by
Losing Focus in a World of Notifications
Scientists have identified the underlying causes of the modern attention crisis. A comprehensive study mapped the brain's response to digital notifications and
Reconciling with Guilt and Shame
Guilt and shame are among the most distressing emotions humans experience. Despite our desire to eliminate them, they persist. Mindful editor Barry Boyce explor
Deep Shame and Fear of Abandonment Worsen Borderline Traits in Bipolar Patients, Study Finds
A team of psychologists from the University of California, San Diego, published new findings on Monday showing that people with bipolar disorder often display b
RNA Therapy for Genetic Heart Failure Nears Clinical Use
A team of translational researchers at the University Medical Center Groningen reported a breakthrough in June 2026. Using heart tissue taken from patients with
Brain Imaging Splits Autism Into Two Biologically Distinct Groups
An international team of neuroscientists announced Tuesday that brain scans have identified two separate autism subtypes, each tied to a unique pattern of neura
Gut Microbe Metabolite Butyrate Eases Chronic Jaw Joint Pain
Researchers at Texas A&M University reported on May 18, 2026 that the short‑chain fatty acid butyrate, delivered as tributyrin, significantly reduces chronic te
Understanding Modern Cognitive Exhaustion Beyond Burnout
A 32-year-old woman recently visited a therapist, feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of tears. She expressed concerns about her mental health, fearing she mig
Depression Treatment Tailored to Individuals
Millions of people worldwide suffer from depression and anxiety, trying various treatments with little success. Irene L., a long-time sufferer, turned to medica
Brain Waste Routes Exposed in Alzheimer's Research
Scientists at a leading research institution have made a groundbreaking discovery about how the brain gets rid of metabolic waste. Researchers used a novel gene
WHO Focuses on Vaccines and Treatments for Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) is addressing the ongoing outbreak of Ebola linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugand