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Scoping review of therapeutic approaches among individuals with secondary exercise addiction
Secondary exercise addiction shows high comorbidity with eating and body image disorders. Despite its substantial impact on physical and mental health and daily functioning, evidence on effective therapeutic interventions remains limited. The aim of this scoping review was to identify…
Human Ventral Tegmental Local Field Potentials in Treatment-Resistant Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a key node within the limbic circuitry. Through dense dopaminergic, glutamatergic, and GABAergic projections, the VTA forms reciprocal loops with prefrontal and limbic cortices that are consistently implicated in major depressive disorder (MDD) and…
Predicting consequences of new hepatitis B vaccine recs
New data on public trust in science, AI and mental health, and other news from Morning Rounds
Sociodemographic factors, anxiety and attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence among nurses
BackgroundAlthough generative artificial intelligence offers substantial potential benefits in healthcare, negative attitudes and elevated anxiety among nurses may hinder its effective integration into clinical practice. Evidence regarding the psychological impact of generative artificial intelligence on nurses remains limited.ObjectiveThis study examined…
Multimodal Depression Detection Through Conversational Interactions with an Emotion-Aware Social Robot: Pilot Study
Background: Depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is a leading contributor to the global disease burden. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as structured clinical interviews, are reliable but impractical for frequent or large-scale screening. Self-report tools like the…
Enhancing Sleep and Mental Health: Longitudinal, Observational, Real-World Study From a Digital Mental Health Platform
Background: Poor sleep is closely linked to mental health challenges and workplace burnout. Mental health and workplace stressors can impair sleep, while good sleep quality supports cognitive and emotional resources to cope with daily challenges. Despite positive outcomes of maintaining…
Comparing Perceptions of ChatGPT Use in Health Attitude Contexts Among Users and Nonusers: Cross-Sectional Study
Background: In light of the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, individuals’ access to and use of health information are transforming. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, provides immediate responses to health queries, with the potential to influence health-related…
The Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Action of App-Based Interventions for Improving Mental Health and Workplace Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Depression is the most common mental health disorder worldwide and frequently leads to workplace absence. As face-to-face treatment can be difficult to access, app-based interventions are a popular solution, although their effectiveness in working populations and their mechanisms of…
Emotional Training via Telerehabilitation After Surgical Treatment for Facial Palsy: Prospective, Assessor-Blinded, 2-Arm Pilot Cohort Study
Background: Peripheral facial nerve palsy is a debilitating condition that may necessitate surgical intervention. Although motor rehabilitation is considered essential, the most effective approach has not yet been determined. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of…
How adolescent cannabis use reshapes the developing brain — a systematic review
Background and hypothesisCannabis use initiation during adolescence has increased globally, raising concerns about neurodevelopmental consequences during this critical period when the brain undergoes extensive remodeling in cannabinoid receptor-rich regions.Study designThis systematic review examines neurodevelopmental consequences of adolescent cannabis use, focusing…
Milnacipran continuation during pregnancy in a patient with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and psychotic depression: a case report with 3-year pediatric follow-up
Evidence on milnacipran exposure during pregnancy is sparse, complicating treatment decisions when maternal stability depends on this antidepressant. We report a 31-year-old primigravida with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and a severe major depressive episode with psychotic features in the context…
Electrophysiological and morphological alteration in the visual pathway of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Visual evoked potentials (VEP) are common non-invasive diagnostic techniques. Researchers can use these techniques to identify possible biomarkers and explore the neurodevelopmental…
From collective restriction to critical action: the indirect effects of critical motivation and radical hope
IntroductionHistorically, Women of Color (WOC) in the United States have experienced systemic restrictions to their freedom and autonomy, which can have a lasting impact on their mental health and wellbeing. Conceptually, this type of collective autonomy restriction (CAR) experience may…
Ngā māuiui kai: a cross-sectional study of elevated eating disorder risk and related experiences among trans people in Aotearoa
PurposeLittle is known about disordered eating and eating disorders (ngā māuiui kai) among transgender and non-binary (trans) communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This cross-sectional study sought to provide evidence of the prevalence and experiences of ngā māuiui kai among these…
STAT+: Zap in a cap: How one neurotech startup is using a hat to treat depression
FDA approved a request from Motif Neurotech, to start an initial feasibility trial to test a brain implant to treat depression.
A Random Controlled Trial of Home-based Digital Therapy for Treating ADHD in Children
Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interventions: Device: Home-based digital therapy with brain-controlled games Sponsors: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Recruiting
Oxytocin Plus Self-compassion Training in Borderline Personality Disorder
Conditions: Self-compassion Training (SCT) Plus Intranasal Oxytocin; Self-compassion Training (SCT) Plus Intranasal Placebo Interventions: Drug: Intranasal Oxytocin (IN-OXT); Drug: Intranasal Placebo; Behavioral: Self-Compassion Training (SCT) Sponsors: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Recruiting
Adapted RPM-08 for Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan
Conditions: Substance Use Disorder (SUD); Drug Abuse; Relapse Interventions: Behavioral: Adapted Relapse Prevention Module (RPM-08); Other: Treatment as Usual (TAU) Sponsors: Universiti Sains Malaysia Completed
Medication Treatment for Tics and Tourette’s
There are several kinds of medication than can help kids with Tourette’s or another tic disorder. But it’s important to note that not all kids who develop tics need treatment. Tics are very common. They often go away on their…
Associations of psychological distress, gaming motives and internet gaming disorder in adolescents: a network analysis
Background and objectiveThe rapid popularization of the Internet among Chinese adolescents has resulted in the emergence of a public major concern known as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). As demonstrated by previous studies, an association has been demonstrated among emotional distress,…