Clinical Psychology
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The objective of this study was to examine the association between generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the general Korean population, and whether this relationship differed by…
University of Connecticut physical therapy professor Dr. Cristina Colón-Semenza saw a 2019 article in the Journal of the ...
Background There is an unmet need for evidence-based and accessible interventions designed to treat eating disorders in sexual minoritized men, given their heightened vulnerability to developing disordered eating…
To assess the effects of waiting time for outpatient psychotherapeutic interventions on patient-reported outcomes in adolescents and adults with eating disorders. MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycInfo, CENTRAL and BASE were…
For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of the most lethal cancers, with few effective treatment options. A new drug, daraxonrasib, targets the KRAS mutation that fuels most pancreatic tumors—something many…
Researchers link prolonged antidepressant use to sexual dysfunction, emotional numbing, cognitive impairment, and weight gain ...
Scientists have developed an experimental diabetes and obesity pill that works in a completely different way from drugs like Ozempic. Rather than reducing hunger, it activates metabolism in skeletal muscle, helping lower…
To investigate the discriminative value of the combination of lymphocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio (LHR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet count for patients with first-episode schizophrenia…
In the original publication of this article [1], the authors identified a minor technical inconsistency in Vignette 1 (“Low-dose oral drops for sleep and anxiety in an elderly patient with depression”), within the…
A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnership between a baby’s genes and gut microbes. Researchers found that epigenetic changes…
In its interim decision, the Therapeutic Goods Administration says it believes the current scheduling for psilocybin-led therapy ...
Background Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are associated with subjective loneliness, as well as social isolation. However, few studies have examined how different combinations of loneliness and social isolation relate…
What if the patients we assume are safest from suicide are actually the ones we miss? Today we're talking about suicide risk in autistic youth, why it's higher than many clinicians expect, how distress shows up…
Patients are arriving with scripts from TikTok and Reddit coaching them to obtain controlled substances. Structured assessments and firm but compassionate boundaries are your best defense
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), focusing on its…
Aims Following Italy’s psychiatric reform, national inpatient numbers declined, but how the age at admission has changed across sex, diagnostic, and admission-type subgroups remains unclear. This study examined 17…
Background The aripiprazole once-monthly 400 mg two-injection start (AOM 400-TIS) enables treatment initiation at a single clinic visit, without the need for 14 days of concurrent oral aripiprazole supplementation…
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Following decades of stagnant research, psychedelic-assisted therapy has been heralded as a potentially transformative approach ...
Background Nonadherence is a major cause of relapse in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder who have achieved remission. However, it is also a significant challenge during manic…
According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in eight people is diagnosed with mental disorders globally. Patient-reported outcomes and quality of life assessments are essential tools for evaluating…
Background Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is a modern therapeutic approach gaining wider use for psychological problems. This review evaluates the efficacy of MCT on depressive symptom severity. Method This review followed…
Getting enough vitamin B12 to meet current health guidelines may not actually be enough to protect the aging brain. Researchers at UC San Francisco found that older adults with “normal” but lower levels of active B12…
Prior literature has explored disclosure of suicidality to formal and informal sources, identifying reasons for nondisclosure (e.g., fear of rejection, shame, and hospitalization); however, existing research is limited…
Background Smoking and depressive symptoms are strongly associated, but the underlying biological mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Systemic inflammation has been proposed as a potential mediator linking smoking…
In a world gripped by a growing mental health crisis, research suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy could be an answer.
The purpose was to study preschool teachers’ preferences and experiences of an applied learning intervention to support children with ESSENCE symptoms. Preschool teachers (n = 164) filled out a questionnaire about their…
Social isolation and loneliness represent significant public health issues in society. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) severely impacts quality of life and requires early prevention. However, the relationship between…
Climate change represents a major global health challenge with potential implications for mental health. Exposure to climate-related stressors is associated with an elevated risk of psychiatric disorders, including…
Background Adolescent-onset schizophrenia (AOS) is characterized by severe cognitive impairment. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-7 (IGFBP-7), a biomarker of vascular aging and neuroinflammation, and hepatocyte…