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Designing Psychologically Grounded Artificial Intelligence for Supporting Bystander-Based Cyberaggression Intervention: Mixed Methods Exploratory Study
Background: Cyberaggression poses a growing threat to mental health, contributing to increased distress, reduced self-esteem, and other adverse psychosocial outcomes. Although bystander intervention can mitigate the escalation and impact of cyberaggression, individuals often lack the confidence, strategies, or language to…
The associations of systemic inflammation and insulin resistance-related indicators with psychopathology and BDNF in patients with chronic schizophrenia
BackgroundThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and C-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index (CTI) are innovative indicators for assessing insulin resistance (IR) and inflammation, yet research on them in patients with schizophrenia remains limited. This study aimed to explore TyG index and CTI levels and…
Unequal voices: examining autism identification and diagnosis disparities for indigenous Mixtec families
Autism racial/ethnic disproportionality in special education is a significant concern in California and beyond, with White students often overidentified and Latinx and Indigenous (Zapotec/Mixtec) students under-identified. This mixed-methods study investigates the root causes of autism racial/ethnic disproportionality in a California…
Evaluation of anxiety levels and stress coping methods of pregnant women after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake
ObjectiveNatural disasters can cause serious psychological pressures on women during pregnancy. How the mental health of pregnant women is affected after major disasters such as earthquakes and what coping methods come into play in this process is an important research…
Trial of Center-Based Early Start Denver Model vs. Pivotal Response Treatment in Children With Autism
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Autism Interventions: Behavioral: Early Start Denver Model (ESDM); Behavioral: Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT); Behavioral: Developmental Reciprocity Treatment (DRT) Sponsors: Stanford University; John and Marcia Goldman Foundation Not yet recruiting
Epigenetics at Birth Links Microbiome to Neurodevelopment, Potentially ASD and ADHD
Researchers have found that the human gut microbiome and epigenetics are intertwined, and that both contribute to early life neurodevelopment, and potentially to the development of ASD and ADHD. The post Epigenetics at Birth Links Microbiome to Neurodevelopment, Potentially ASD…
How blindness shapes personality: a neuro-ecological account
IntroductionThe established link between personality and psychological well-being underscores the need to understand how major life changes, such as vision loss, reshape an individual’s disposition. While previous research has produced inconsistent findings, the roles of concurrent environmental factors and underlying…
The efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveThis meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we analyzed 28 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 1,864 participants. Outcomes encompassed core ADHD symptoms, hot and cold executive functions…
Effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation on prognosis in patients with postherpetic neuralgia and comorbid depression undergoing interventional neuromodulation therapy: protocol for a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
BackgroundPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is often accompanied by depression, creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates symptoms and contributes to suboptimal treatment outcomes, even with interventional therapies. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has demonstrated potential in alleviating both pain and mood disturbances.…
Nonlinear relationships between fatigue, fear of COVID-19, and PTSD among mental health professionals: the findings of a multi-site survey in China
BackgroundMental health professionals (MHPs) are susceptible to fatigue, particularly during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined nonlinear relationships between fatigue, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and fear of COVID-19 (FOC) among MHPs.MethodsA multi-site survey was conducted from…
From work-related trauma to suicidal ideation: a serial mediation model of posttraumatic stress and depression in rescue workers
ObjectivesRescue workers face frequent occupational trauma, increasing their risk for posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression, and suicidal ideation. However, pathways linking trauma to suicidality remain poorly understood. This study investigated these mechanisms by testing a serial mediation model.MethodsFrom a larger…
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Smoking Cessation
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies are under investigation for a growing number of neuropsychiatric conditions, including substance use disorders. Cigarette smoking accounts for the largest proportion of substance use-related morbidity and mortality, in part reflecting increased risk for cardiometabolic disease among…
How sports betting apps hook users
In this week's STATus Report, host Alex Hogan dives into how sports betting apps hook users — and how he himself fell for some too-good-to-be-true promotions.
Peer Mentor Training and Supervision for a Digital Adolescent Depression Treatment in South Africa and Uganda: Mixed Methods Evaluation
Background: Blended digital mental health interventions combining technology with human support are more effective than stand-alone treatments. However, limited research has examined how to train and supervise personnel delivering human support components. The Kuamsha app, a gamified digital intervention for…
In Memoriam: Edna B. Foa, PhD
Dr. Edna Foa served for decades as a professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also directed the Center for the Treatment and Study... Read more » The post In Memoriam: Edna B. Foa,…
In Memoriam: Judith L. Rapoport, MD
Dr. Judith L. Rapoport has left an indelible mark on the field of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) — not only through her extraordinary scientific contributions, but through the compassion, curiosity,... Read more » The post In Memoriam: Judith L. Rapoport,…
Speech in noise prediction by use of cortical auditory evoked potentials in normal hearing and sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review
IntroductionSpeech perception in noise (SPiN) is a critical challenge for individuals with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), and current behavioral assessments can be unreliable in populations with language barriers or cognitive impairment. Cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) can serve as a…
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to welcome Shauna Cronin
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to welcome Shauna Cronin (she/her) as our new Vice President, Programs, effective April 27, 2026. Shauna brings nearly two decades of national leadership in mental health system transformation, program design, and policy…
Monitoring Daily Mobility in Children With Autism
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD Interventions: Device: placement of a wearable wrist sensor Sponsors: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma Recruiting