Can psychopaths change?
Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime.
Feb 22, 2026
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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities: News and Research on Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Tailored care model reduces self-harm and depression in at-risk youth
A new study by UCLA and Kaiser Permanente Northwest's Center for Health Research demonstrates a health care approach matching treatment intensity to individual risk levels can significantly reduce self-harm and depression ...
Jan 24, 2026
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Q&A: Dissociation in borderline personality disorder can hinder daily life and the course of therapy
Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality and self-harm. Dialectical behavior therapist Anne Krause-Utz has written a book for clinicians, ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Addressing community mental health needs: A comparison of the federal and state models
In the decades following deinstitutionalization, the U.S. has yet to find an effective model of a comprehensive behavioral health continuum of care, from prevention to intervention, treatment and recovery. Federal Certified ...
Nov 24, 2025
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New study shows AI chatbots systematically violate mental health ethics standards
As more people turn to ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) for mental health advice, a new study details how these chatbots—even when prompted to use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques—systematically violate ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic: Evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
The July 4 floods in Kerr County, Texas, sent shockwaves across the country. Now that most of the victims' burials are over, the weight of grief is just beginning for loved ones left behind. It's the daily devastation of ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Can AI be your therapist? Not quite yet, says new study
Chatbots are getting better at holding conversations—but can they offer meaningful support in a therapy setting? A new study by USC researchers suggests that large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT still fall short ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Study shows inpatient psychiatric care can help teens amid a depressive crisis
There has been a troubling rise in adolescent mental health struggles and suicide rates over the past decade, with a dramatic increase following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis has been accompanied by an increased ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Therapeutic interventions reduce suicide attempts in adolescents, study shows
Therapeutic intervention in adolescents with self-harming behavior does not lead to a reduced risk of future death, new Keele University-led research suggests.
Feb 27, 2025
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Proposed model emphasizes community connections to address loneliness in borderline personality disorder
Loneliness is a key driver in the maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD), Harvard researchers argue. Thus, many patients cite increased social connection as a primary treatment goal. In the Harvard Review of ...
Jan 6, 2025
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