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In the original publication of this article [1], the authors identified a minor technical inconsistency in Vignette 1 (“Low-dose oral drops for sleep and anxiety in an elderly patient with depression”), within the…
A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnership between a baby’s genes and gut microbes. Researchers found that epigenetic changes…
In its interim decision, the Therapeutic Goods Administration says it believes the current scheduling for psilocybin-led therapy ...
Background Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are associated with subjective loneliness, as well as social isolation. However, few studies have examined how different combinations of loneliness and social isolation relate…
What if the patients we assume are safest from suicide are actually the ones we miss? Today we're talking about suicide risk in autistic youth, why it's higher than many clinicians expect, how distress shows up…
Patients are arriving with scripts from TikTok and Reddit coaching them to obtain controlled substances. Structured assessments and firm but compassionate boundaries are your best defense
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), focusing on its…
Aims Following Italy’s psychiatric reform, national inpatient numbers declined, but how the age at admission has changed across sex, diagnostic, and admission-type subgroups remains unclear. This study examined 17…
Background The aripiprazole once-monthly 400 mg two-injection start (AOM 400-TIS) enables treatment initiation at a single clinic visit, without the need for 14 days of concurrent oral aripiprazole supplementation…
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Following decades of stagnant research, psychedelic-assisted therapy has been heralded as a potentially transformative approach ...
Background Nonadherence is a major cause of relapse in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder who have achieved remission. However, it is also a significant challenge during manic…
According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in eight people is diagnosed with mental disorders globally. Patient-reported outcomes and quality of life assessments are essential tools for evaluating…
Background Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is a modern therapeutic approach gaining wider use for psychological problems. This review evaluates the efficacy of MCT on depressive symptom severity. Method This review followed…
Getting enough vitamin B12 to meet current health guidelines may not actually be enough to protect the aging brain. Researchers at UC San Francisco found that older adults with “normal” but lower levels of active B12…
Prior literature has explored disclosure of suicidality to formal and informal sources, identifying reasons for nondisclosure (e.g., fear of rejection, shame, and hospitalization); however, existing research is limited…
Background Smoking and depressive symptoms are strongly associated, but the underlying biological mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Systemic inflammation has been proposed as a potential mediator linking smoking…
In a world gripped by a growing mental health crisis, research suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy could be an answer.
The purpose was to study preschool teachers’ preferences and experiences of an applied learning intervention to support children with ESSENCE symptoms. Preschool teachers (n = 164) filled out a questionnaire about their…
Social isolation and loneliness represent significant public health issues in society. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) severely impacts quality of life and requires early prevention. However, the relationship between…
Climate change represents a major global health challenge with potential implications for mental health. Exposure to climate-related stressors is associated with an elevated risk of psychiatric disorders, including…
Background Adolescent-onset schizophrenia (AOS) is characterized by severe cognitive impairment. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-7 (IGFBP-7), a biomarker of vascular aging and neuroinflammation, and hepatocyte…
This fourth volume in the case reports series focuses on psychiatric disorders. As with the previous three Research Topic (1 ...
A new eating disorder facility and outpatient program is now available in Princeton. The initiative offers partial hospital ...
Suicidal ideation among caregivers has drawn increasing attention. However, most prior studies have examined single diseases and provide limited comparative evidence. Furthermore, evidence focusing on family caregivers…
Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by significant motivational deficits, including anhedonia, that impair daily functioning. Approach and avoidance behaviors are regulated by two basic motivation systems: the…
Objective This diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis aimed to provide clinically interpretable estimates (sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios (LR), predictive value (PV) and post‑test probabilities) for…
Ketamine therapy offers a new option for treatment-resistant depression. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine acts fast ...
I have spent the last 10 years of my life investigating psychedelics as novel treatments for mental health conditions. When ...
Background Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is associated with abnormal functional connectivity (FC) in brain networks. However, findings from resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging studies are highly…
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