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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
Anorexia Prevention in Female College Students
Conditions: Eating Disorder Risk; Body Shape Concern Interventions: Behavioral: Acceptance-Based Embodied Movement; Behavioral: Functional Fitness Control; Behavioral: Psychoeducation Sponsors: Jinan University Guangzhou Completed
The effect of weather on unscheduled healthcare utilisation for mental health conditions in England, 2014–2022
BackgroundWeather conditions have been linked to adverse mental health outcomes, and rising concern about climate change has increased interest in these associations. However, most existing research focuses on extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, or on acute clinical outcomes, such…
Treating ADHD With Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat symptoms of ADHD. It helps the brain regulate attention, focus, and impulsive behaviors. It’s one of the two stimulants widely used in ADHD medications. Methylphenidate is the active ingredient in Ritalin and…
Association between objective sleep structure and suicidal ideation in patients with depression: a study based on polysomnographic regression and cluster analysis
BackgroundDepression is a common mental disorder, and current suicidal ideation (SI) is a clinically important symptom. Sleep disturbance is common in depression, but the relationship between objective sleep architecture and current SI remains unclear. This study examined associations between objective…
Association of MAP2 gene polymorphisms and altered expression with schizophrenia risk in a Chinese Han population
BackgroundSchizophrenia (SCZ) is a highly heritable primary psychotic disorder. The microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2) gene is essential for dendritic integrity and synaptic plasticity, positioning it as a key candidate for bridging genetic risk and neuropathology. Nevertheless, the role of common…
Subjective sleepiness and objective sleep propensity in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder referred for multiple sleep latency testing
IntroductionAdults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often report excessive daytime sleepiness, but the relationship between subjective sleepiness and objective sleep propensity remains unclear. We examined this relationship in adults referred for Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) evaluation, using a clinical comparison…
Perspectives on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases, requiring ongoing lifestyle changes and continuous glucose management through medication, diet, and physical activity. Traditional self-monitoring of blood glucose can be burdensome, especially with frequent finger pricks.…
Real-World Engagement With a Generative AI Conversational Agent for Mental Health Support: Retrospective Descriptive Study
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) conversational agents are increasingly integrated within digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). However, empirical data on real-world engagement, usage patterns, and satisfaction with GenAI conversational agents remain limited. Objective: This study examined real-world engagement among users…
Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential
Dr. Assaneo's current fellowship project seeks to better understand how rhythm synchronization abilities develop during childhood and whether they could eventually be strengthened through interactive digital interventions. The post Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential appeared first…
Efficacy and predictors of cognitive stimulation therapy combined with pharmacotherapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized controlled trial
IntroductionAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with progressive cognitive decline, functional impairment, and reduced quality of life. Although pharmacological treatments such as cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are commonly used, their clinical benefits remain limited and heterogeneous. Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) may…
Suicide and suicidal behavior in the gulf cooperation council countries: a Systematic Review of behavioral patterns, sociocultural determinants, and structural vulnerabilities
Suicide and suicidal behavior in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries remain underrepresented in empirical research, largely due to cultural stigma, legal prohibitions, and systematic underreporting. The behavioral and sociocultural determinants of suicidal behavior in these contexts—where rapid modernization intersects…