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Eating disorders are prevalent among young women and entail negative personal and societal consequences. Investing in prevention programs could make a meaningful difference. The Body Project is a dissonance-based…
Background Therapist actions, qualities and strategies are a potentially modifiable factor influencing outcome in psychological therapies for eating disorders. This study aims to hear the perspectives of those with lived…
Background Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a severe psychiatric condition frequently associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), with high rates of comorbidity and poor clinical outcomes. Impulsivity and…
For millions of people, eating is far more than simply satisfying hunger. Some people experience repeated episodes where they eat very large amounts of food in a short period and feel completely ...
Learn how clinicians manage bipolar disorder in women who may become pregnant—safer meds, contraception counseling, and relapse prevention.
Meta-analysis links traumatic brain injury to rising long-term psychosis risk; severity, age, and follow-up time guide smarter screening and care.
Tiny plastic particles in drinking water may be doing more than contaminating the environment. New research suggests nanoplastics can actually help harmful bacteria survive by strengthening the slimy biofilms they form…
Learn how clinicians tackle mood and substance use disorders together, boost patient engagement, and expand evidence-based addiction medications for bipolar and alcohol use.
The FDA has approved a subcutaneous dose for initiation of lecanemab treatment in adults with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the administration.Previously, patients had to begin treatment with an…
Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS)'s COMP360 treatment model may face fewer regulatory hurdles as new Phase II analysis distinguishes the company’s psychological support approach from psychotherapy, ...
AtaiBeckley Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAI, XETRA:9VC)'s acquisition by Eli Lilly for up to $3.8 billion reinforces growing interest from large pharmaceutical companies in psychedelic-based therapies, according to ...
New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help ease symptoms of binge eating disorder and related eating behaviors.
Background Childhood maltreatment has been associated with poorer family functioning among college students with major depressive disorder (MDD). Nonetheless, the specific pathway through which childhood maltreatment…
Background/objectives Adolescent new psychoactive substance (NPS) users represent a high-risk population with complex psychological needs that remain insufficiently characterized, limiting the development of targeted…
The transition from late adolescence to emerging adulthood is a critical period of psychological and neurobiological change. Gaming disorder (GD), depression, and anxiety often co-occur, yet little is known about how…
Background Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are frequently accompanied by neuropsychiatric disturbances. Failure to quickly assess and manage these disturbances results in neurobehavioral syndromes, with deleterious…
Background Cognitive impairments, particularly in the domain of memory, are core and enduring features of schizophrenia. Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), members of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, are…
Developing clear, adaptable, and engaging methodologies is critical for advancing the understanding and prevention of self-harm and suicide. This paper presents a review of the development, application and adaptation of…
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent psychiatric illness, and acute manic episodes are associated with marked functional impairment. Mood stabilizers and antipsychotics remain the mainstay of treatment…
Blood concentrations of amino acids have been associated with depression, although findings have been inconsistent. We investigated associations between serum amino acid concentrations and genetic liability to…
Background Prevalence of non-stereotypical Eating Disorders (EDs; e.g., characterized by normal weight, subjective binge eating) is much higher compared with stereotypical EDs (e.g., characterized by under- or…
Background In recent years, digital mental health interventions have become increasingly important due to the rising demand for psychotherapy and the shortage of resources. Digital inpatient-like psychotherapy (DIPT) is…
Oral THC/CBD combo rapidly eases severe dementia agitation in phase 2 trial, with sustained 12-week benefit and similar safety to placebo.
New review links lithium and Alzheimer disease treatment, fueling calls for biomarker-guided, low-dose clinical trials testing lithium’s multi-target disease-modifying potential.
Research published in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine showed no significant effect of levels of preoperative anxiety on opioid usage in patients who were opioid naive undergoing primary arthroscopic rotator…
COMP360 psilocybin shows rapid, durable gains in treatment‑resistant depression, as psychedelics continue to grow.
A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria. Researchers identified more than 100 cases in which sweeteners behaved differently ...
Health experts are raising the alarm on kratom-derived 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, products.At its annual House of Delegates meeting, the AMA expanded its policy regarding kratom products. The organization is now…
How shifting cannabis laws shape potency, access, and risk—revealing why anxiety, paranoia, and psychosis can surge when users cross regulatory borders.
People who pursue semi-retirement with a different employer experienced less cognitive decline compared with those who stayed with the same employer and those who pursued full retirement, according to a speaker.Gradually…
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