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Medical evaluation of first presentation of psychotic symptoms in children and adolescents
IntroductionPsychotic symptoms in children and adolescents may represent either normative developmental phenomena or severe psychiatric and medical conditions, requiring careful differential diagnosis.MethodsThis retrospective study aimed to evaluate the medical workup of children and adolescents admitted for a first presentation of…
Self images: an empirical enquiry into Rembrandt’s self-portraits
Many have speculated that events of personal and financial loss in the life of Rembrandt van Rijn (Rembrandt) caused depression and that this is revealed by examination of his work particularly self-portraits painted in old age. Some report detecting various…
Kent and Medway mental health appointments launch online
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has a launched a portal to give patients 24/7 online access to their mental health appointments.
Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Group Therapy for Patients With Depression at the Community in Thanh Hoa
Conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder Interventions: Behavioral: Behaviral activation group therapy Sponsors: Hanoi Medical University Completed
Dimensional phenotype measurement in children with rare genetic conditions: new insights into the aetiology of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders
Rare neurodevelopmental genetic conditions (NGCs) present with diverse and complex phenotypic manifestations, often resulting in a range of clinical and cognitive difficulties that cut across traditional, categorically defined neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric diagnoses. Traditional categorical diagnostic frameworks have significant limitations in…
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…
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.…
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…
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…