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Remotely Supervised, Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Major Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Major depressive disorder affects over 280 million people worldwide, and access to effective treatment remains limited. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive option, and portable devices now allow for home-based delivery under varying degrees of remote supervision.…

Tags: Academic research, Clinical trial, Depression, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation, United Kingdom

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Executive Function Training Program for Children With ASD

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions: Behavioral: Executive Function Training Program Sponsors: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Active, not recruiting

Tags: Autism, Cognitive focus and executive control, Healthcare provider

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Gene alteration in human brain suggests genetic and epigenetic roots of major depression

Nature Medicine, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04682-2A large, multimodal molecular characterization of the adult human hippocampus provides evidence for sustained neurogenesis and identifies a stalled neurogenic process in major depressive disorder (MDD). Cell- and circuit-specific genetic, epigenetic, stress, immune,…

Tags: Depression, Dissociation and identity integration, Epigenomics, Medication, Mood and emotional regulation

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From Preparation to Purpose: Reflections on the Global Youth Advisory Council at SNF Nostos 2026

Throughout the week, the SNF Global Center at the Child Mind Institute participated in important conversations across three panels — exploring topics like cross-country collaborations, digital innovation, and community-led approaches. The post From Preparation to Purpose: Reflections on the Global…

Tags: Academic research, Anxiety, Charity / nonprofit, Mental health, United States

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Medication Dispensing Patterns Among Individuals With Serious Mental Illness Using a Remote Medication Dispensing and Adherence Monitoring Platform: Cohort Study

Background: Medication adherence is poor among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Few studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of remote medication dispensing and adherence monitoring interventions among individuals with SMI. Objective: This study aimed to understand medication dispensing rates for…

Tags: Academic research, Medication, Mental health, United States

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Video Game Addiction and Kids: Understanding Internet Gaming Disorder 

Every night, getting her 16-year-old son Ben to go to bed was a battle Karla would dread. He played video games online in the evening for hours, chatting with friends on his headset. As the time got late and she…

Tags: Academic research, Anxiety, Depression, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation, Sleep and arousal regulation, Substance abuse, Substance use, United States

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Large Language Model–Based Behavioral Activation Chatbot for Young People With Depression Using Artificial Users and Clinical Experts: Mixed Methods Evaluation

Background: Mental health chatbots are increasingly used to support people with depressive symptoms, and large language models make these systems more flexible than rule-based chatbots. However, it remains unclear how well large language model–based chatbots deliver structured psychological interventions. Objective:…

Tags: Academic research, Depression, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation, Therapy

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Young Researchers Honored During the 2026 Youth Mental Health Academy Capstone Awards

Following the presentations, students and their projects were selected for special recognition in six categories: community impact, research excellence, innovation, communication, collaboration, and leadership. The post Young Researchers Honored During the 2026 Youth Mental Health Academy Capstone Awards appeared first…

Tags: Academic research, Mental health, Sleep and arousal regulation, United States

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My Lived Experience with BDD

– by Kellie Smith My journey with Body Dysmorphic Disorder began at sixteen years old, when I developed a debilitating preoccupation that something was wrong with my face. When I... Read more » The post My Lived Experience with BDD…

Tags: Charity / nonprofit, Eating patterns, Healthcare provider, Mental health, OCD, United States

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A New Partnership With the New Jersey Department of Health

Through this grant-funded initiative, our clinicians are presenting at community events, caregiver workshops, and educator trainings focused on emotion regulation, building strong connections, promoting positive behaviors, healthy digital habits, and other topics that support child and family well-being. The post…

Tags: Government / public service, Mental health, Support group, United States

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My Journey with Body Dysmorphic Disorder

– by Ryan Lipsett Next Gen Youth Advisor National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) If you met me a few years ago, you probably would have seen someone who looked... Read more » The post My Journey with Body Dysmorphic…

Tags: Charity / nonprofit, Eating patterns, Medication, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation, OCD

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