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Experiences and Perceptions of Crisis Text Services: Interview Study Among Young Adults With Suicidal Ideation
Background: Suicide remains a leading cause of death among young adults aged 18 to 25 years. Young adults experiencing suicidal ideation (SI) are increasingly using crisis text services (CTSs), a free and accessible option for crisis intervention. Little is known…
The Child Mind Institute Marks Fourth Year of Empowering California High School Students with Resources for a Career in Mental Health Care through its Youth Mental Health Academy
The program — in partnership with the state of California — builds a diverse pipeline of future mental health professionals through hands-on training, mentorship, and paid internships. The post The Child Mind Institute Marks Fourth Year of Empowering California High…
Understanding Sensory Phenomena in OCD
By Goi Khia Eng, PhD This article describes the results of a 2022 Michael Jenike Young Investigator Award, an IOCDF-funded research project. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition... Read more » The post Understanding Sensory Phenomena in OCD…
Comparison of subject-to-template registration schemes using CT and MR radiotherapy images with brain lesions
IntroductionVoxel-based analyses have been used more widely in radiotherapy in recent years. The purpose of this study is to compare eight different methods of registering images on to a template space for such analyses. A novel way, using both CT…
RutiSafeNet: a behavioral risk and nursing workload monitoring tool for open-door acute inpatient mental health units
IntroductionOpen-door policies for acute inpatient mental health units (AIMHU) have shown promising results in reducing coercive measures, but concerns remain among patients and staff regarding increased workload, constant surveillance, and potential safety risks associated with these policies. This study aims…
Path and Bayesian network analyses in the complex design of a well-being survey via New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure
IntroductionIn mental health research involved with sensitive features and privacy issues, using integrated data offers an efficient alternative to traditional approaches such as interviews or in−person data collection. These conventional methods frequently face logistical barriers, including low response rates among…
The relationship between trait mindfulness and psychotic-like experiences in a brief AI-generated music listening context: the roles of presence, perceived interactivity, and emotional arousal
Background and objectiveWithin the interdisciplinary field of cyberpsychology and mental health, trait mindfulness has been associated with lower levels of subclinical anomalous symptoms, such as Psychotic-Like Experiences (PLEs), has gained increasing attention. However, in the context of daily digital human-computer…
Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the school refusal assessment scale–revised in a clinical sample of adolescents and their caregivers with depressive disorders
School refusal behavior (SRB) is a prevalent and functionally heterogeneous problem among children and adolescents that can lead to serious academic, social, and psychological consequences. The School Refusal Assessment Scale–Revised (SRAS-R) is the most widely used instrument for identifying the…
Global economic burden of depression in 154 countries from 2025 to 2050
Nature Medicine, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04548-7A macroeconomic modeling analysis across 154 countries estimates that depression will impose a US$12 trillion global economic burden between 2025 and 2050, equivalent to around 0.5% of the annual global GDP.
Structuring Digital Mental Health Care Navigation: Co-Design Nominal Group Technique Study to Develop the MChart Definition and Typology of the Characteristics of Digital Mental Health Care Navigation Tools
Background: Australia’s mental health care system has been characterized by complexity and fragmentation, as highlighted by numerous reports, commissions, and inquiries. In response, digital mental health care navigation tools have emerged as a promising solution to help individuals locate appropriate…
Mobility Patterns and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Observational Study Using Smartphone Mobility Data
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted mobility globally, but its mental health implications remain difficult to characterize because most studies relied on lockdown status, population-level mobility indicators, or self-reported mobility. These approaches may miss individual differences in actual movement patterns and…
MapLight’s Schizophrenia Candidate Has Mixed Results at Phase II
MapLight's schizophrenia candidate drug, a possible Cobenfy competitor, has succeeded at Phase II—although only at the higher dose tested in the trial. The post MapLight’s Schizophrenia Candidate Has Mixed Results at Phase II appeared first on Inside Precision Medicine.
Synaptic mechanisms for differential severity of social preference deficits in male and female mice induced by diminished activity-dependent BDNF
Males are more commonly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than females with a ratio of about 4–1. However, the neural mechanisms underlying the sex differences in ASD are unknown. Social deficits are the core symptoms of patients with ASD.…
Historical trauma as a contributor to postpartum depression among Indigenous mothers
IntroductionPostpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health concern. Moreover, research suggests that American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) mothers experience postpartum depression at higher rates than the general population (Heck, 2021; Ko et al., 2017). As a result, understanding the potential…
Immersive wearable virtual reality for autism: a systematic review of current evidence
IntroductionImmersive and wearable virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology with growing potential to support assessment and intervention ifor autistic people. The methodological heterogeneity of existing studies limits the interpretation and generalization of current evidence.MethodsA systematic review with a narrative…
Resting-state functional connectivity of the sensorimotor network in medication-naïve Chinese children with ADHD: cross-sectional associations with hyperactivity/impulsivity and executive function
BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, often—but not always—characterized by inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and deficits in executive functions (EFs); some individuals may also exhibit sensorimotor dysfunction. While SMN dysfunction has been implicated in ADHD, the patterns of SMN functional…
Sexuality and Relationship Education for Autistic Adults: Our Love, Our Style
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Interventions: Behavioral: Web-Based Sex and Relationship Education; Behavioral: Group Coaching Sessions; Behavioral: Individual Coaching Sponsors: Ewha Womans University; National Research Foundation of Korea; So Hyun "Sophy" Kim, Associate Professor, Korea University Active, not recruiting
Clinical Trial of “Exploradores de Sabores” to Improve Food Selectivity in ASD Kids
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Food Selectivity Interventions: Behavioral: Exploradores de Sabores Parent-Mediated Nutrition Intervention; Other: Education as Usual (EAU) Sponsors: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Recruiting
Clinical Outcomes and Predictors of Improvement With Virtual Behavioral Health Care for Gambling Disorder: Retrospective Cohort Study
Background: Gambling disorder is associated with substantial psychiatric and functional burden, yet few individuals receive treatment. Limited real-world evidence exists evaluating outcomes of virtually delivered behavioral health care for gambling disorder, particularly among clinically complex patients. Objective: The purpose of…
International OCD Foundation Responds to OCD Representation in TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé”
Recent conversations about the portrayal of OCD on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé underscore an important truth: how OCD is portrayed in television, film, and other media matters. OCD is a... Read more » The post International OCD Foundation Responds to…