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Age-stratified multimodal MRI and machine learning to explore autism-related brain characteristics in youth
PurposeAutism is a common neurodevelopmental condition (NDC) that is characterized by restricted, repetitive behaviors and social communication differences that can impact the daily functioning of individuals. The clinical diagnosis of autism can be challenging, mainly due to its behavioral variability…
Enhancing psychiatry education: effectiveness of a psychodynamic psychotherapy module for borderline personality disorder for psychiatry residents
BackgroundPsychodynamic psychotherapy is the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder (BPD); however, psychiatric residents frequently report difficulty in applying it, partly due to the lack of structured training models. This study developed and evaluated the effectiveness of psychodynamic psychotherapy…
A Recap of the Inaugural Youth Mental Health Hub at SXSW London
As part of this year’s festival, the Child Mind Institute, in partnership with Wellcome, proudly presented the inaugural Youth Mental Health Hub – a week of programming dedicated to advancing solutions to one of the defining challenges of our time:…
Boys, Masculinity, and the Looksmaxxing Trend
By now, you’ve probably heard of the term looksmaxxing. Think pieces about the trend have popped up all over the internet. And in a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, comedians poked fun at lookmaxxing influencers obsessed with having the…
The relationship between intracranial artery hemodynamics and subjective cognitive decline in patients with cerebral small vessel disease: a 4D flow study
BackgroundRecent studies link disrupted intracranial artery hemodynamics, including pulsatility index (PI), resistance index (RI), and wall shear stress (WSS), to neuroimaging features of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). Cognitive dysfunction is a key clinical manifestation of CSVD. Subjective cognitive decline…
Burned aggression: the relationship between burnout and aggressive behaviour among young adults in Czechia
IntroductionDespite stress being a critical component of burnout, few studies have investigated the relationship between burnout and aggressive behaviour. Therefore, the current study aims to verify whether states of exhaustion are associated with aggression.MethodsStructural equation models were constructed using data…
The relationship between mobile phone addiction and depression, anxiety among Chinese college students: the mediating role of friendship quality and the moderating effect of preference for solitude
BackgroundThe university stage represents a critical period for the development of individual mental health. Mobile phone addiction is closely linked to depression and anxiety among college students, and both friendship quality and preference for solitude are tightly associated with college…
Collaborative care treatment for major depressive disorder
IntroductionMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a burdensome behavioral health condition that is costly and difficult to treat, particularly for patients with severe cases. The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) has been shown to be effective for moderate depression treatment but less…
Smoking as a correlate of suicidal behavior and self-harm in adolescents with depressive disorders
Suicidal behavior and self-harm are major public health concerns among adolescents, particularly those with depressive disorders. While smoking has been linked to suicidality in general populations, its independent role in both suicidal behavior and self-harm within well-characterized clinical samples of…
Association of oxidative stress, metacognition, and psychopathology in patients with schizophrenia: a case-control study
BackgroundMetacognitive deficits are common in schizophrenia (SZ) and may worsen symptoms and impair insight. Oxidative stress (OS) abnormalities have also been reported, but findings are inconsistent, and no study has examined their associations with metacognition and psychopathology.MethodsThis case-control study included…
A Phase 3 Bridging Study of Viloxazine ER Capsules in Korean Children and Adolescents With ADHD
Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder; ADHD Interventions: Drug: AK-D101; Drug: Placebo Sponsors: Alvogen Korea Not yet recruiting
The burden of care, parenting stress, and navigating welfare services: parents’ everyday experiences of young children with autism spectrum disorder
BackgroundParenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is demanding and affects all aspects of life, yet parents’ experiences during the child’s early years remain underexplored, especially from Scandinavian countries. This study examined parents’ experiences in a Scandinavian context characterized…
Stigma and quality of life in hospitalized schizophrenia patient-family caregiver dyads in Northern China: an actor-partner interdependence model analysis
BackgroundSchizophrenia is a chronic and relapsing mental disorder that is consistently associated with a severely diminished quality of life (QoL) for patients. Existing research has predominantly focused on how the stigma experienced by patients with schizophrenia relates to their own…
Knowledge Graphs Based on Meta-Analysis Papers Improve the Quality of Case Formulation: Mixed Methods Design
Background: Case formulation (CF) is a core skill for therapists; however, creating high-quality CFs requires considerable time. Objective: This study aims to demonstrate that providing a knowledge graph based on meta-analytic literature can enhance CF quality. Methods: Five groups were…
Expedited Transition to Digital Delivery of Recovery Support Services Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Needs Assessment
Background: Recovery support services (RSS) are an evidence-based approach to support recovery from substance use disorders, most often composed of peer-to-peer support, referrals to housing, job training, and other forms of prosocial engagement and activities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, RSS…
Governing Ethical Tensions in Youth Digital Mental Health Research
As mental health research increasingly aims to generate societal impact, researchers operate at the intersection of innovation and ethical responsibility. Drawing on experiences from the cocreated NEON Young Norway Study on youth recovery narratives, this viewpoint identifies four ethical tensions…
What Are Intrusive Thoughts?
When a child confesses a frightening thought that seemed to come out of nowhere — “What if I hurt someone with this knife?” “What if mom dies in a car accident?” “What if germs get into this paper cut and…
Use of a Conversational Agent for Training Mental Health Professionals in Suicide Safety Planning: Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study
Background: Safety planning is recognized as one of the most effective interventions for reducing suicidal behaviors. The quality of safety plans strongly depends on professional training, and traditional methods, such as role-playing, are time-consuming and offer limited opportunities for repetition…
Author Correction: Digital AVATAR therapy for distressing voices in psychosis: the phase 2/3 AVATAR2 trial
Nature Medicine, Published online: 30 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04540-1Author Correction: Digital AVATAR therapy for distressing voices in psychosis: the phase 2/3 AVATAR2 trial
High Intensity Training for Adults With ADHD in Specialised Mental Health Care
Conditions: Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD) Interventions: Behavioral: High intensity training Sponsors: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter; Helse Bergen Hospital Trust Enrolling by invitation