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Generalized anxietyJul 16, 2026
Definium Therapeutics Launches Wired for Worry, a Health Care Provider Initiative to Advance the Understanding of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Patient Impact and Neurobiology
Definium Therapeutics, Inc. (“Definium” or the “Company”), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a ...
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Virtual exposure challenges species conservation awareness
A person who lives in the city encounters more than four lions every day, on average. This statement might sound absurd, yet it reflects a simple reality: daily city environments are saturated with animal imagery. Lions…
Child PsychologyJul 16, 2026
High prevalence and multilevel correlates of suicidal ideation Among Bahamian adolescents: findings from a national study
IntroductionSuicide is among the leading causes of death among adolescents in the Caribbean, yet suicidal ideation among Bahamian adolescents remains understudied. Few studies have assessed the association between online…
NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
Accelerated prefrontal intermittent theta-burst stimulation in Huntington’s disease: a within-subject study of domain-specific behavioral and event-related potential changes
BackgroundHuntington’s disease is a rare neurodegenerative movement disorder characterized by early disruption of frontostriatal systems, affecting motor, cognitive, and affective domains. Non-invasive brain stimulation…
NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
Relationship between functional network integrity, cognition and fatigue at long-term follow-up in patients with IDH-mutated gliomas
BackgroundMany patients with IDH-mutated gliomas struggle with cognitive dysfunction and mental fatigue at long-term follow-up. Here, we investigate the relationship between functional network re-organization and…
NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
Infra-slow EEG neurofeedback for insomnia: a single-case experimental study in primary care
BackgroundInsomnia is a prevalent and burdensome condition in primary care, associated with impaired functioning, increased health risks, and suffering. Infra-slow neurofeedback (ISF-NF) has been proposed as an…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Feasibility and acceptability of whole-body electromyostimulation in pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic respiratory disease: a pilot study protocol
Background Evidence on the effectiveness of electromyostimulation (EMS) has been reported in pulmonary rehabilitation, but the benefits have been limited in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and clinical trials in…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
SalT supplementation in Older adults with Orthostatic intolerance Disorders (STOOD) trial: a study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common cause of falls, and key source of morbidity and mortality due to injury (e.g. hip fracture). Current guidelines recommend increasing salt intake in patients with symptomatic…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Feasibility and acceptability of home-based computerised cognitive training after cardiac surgery
Aims Cognitive decline is common after cardiac surgery and is associated with poor postoperative outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based computerised cognitive…
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
A case series evaluation of a schema therapy-coaching programme for carers of patients with moderate to severe anorexia nervosa: the CAREFREE programme
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) can be a complex condition to treat, often complicated by high chronicity, complexity and comorbidity. Treatments for AN with comorbidity and complexity are limited, with carers having to take a…
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
“We might be making mistakes, but we’re learning, we’re trying, and we’re listening”: embedding qualitative methods within the plan-do-study-act cycle to support the development of a pilot multidisciplinary ARFID pathway
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) was introduced to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013 and current guidelines recommend multidisciplinary care, however there are few…
AddictionJul 16, 2026
A missed opportunity: receipt of medication for opioid use disorder in Southern California acute care settings
Background Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) reduce overdose risk and improve outcomes, yet receipt remains low in acute care settings, including among patients engaged in health care. Understanding…
NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
Context-dependent reconfiguration of functional connectivity in posterior (VWFA-1) and anterior (VWFA-2) visual word form area under attentional and linguistic demands
The visual word form area (VWFA) has been proposed to function as a multiplex hub integrating both attentional and linguistic processing, yet how its functionally distinct subregions dynamically reconfigure their network…
Child PsychologyJul 16, 2026
More symptoms, less crime: distinguishing clinical severity from violence risk in a national follow-up study of adolescent forensic inpatients
Background The predictive value of symptom severity on post-discharge criminal offending in forensic psychiatric settings remains unknown, potentially leading to prolonged institutionalization of stabilized patients…
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Structured interactive play for autism spectrum disorder screening in toddlers: a primary care-based cohort study
Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial for improving outcomes, yet diagnosis is often delayed. Primary care faces challenges, including the limited accuracy of existing tools and scarce access…
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Different association of psychological distress with socioeconomic, migration, and parenting factors in first-time fathers and mothers among migrants in China: a cross-sectional study
Background First-time parents among young internal migrants are at high risk for psychological problems, especially during the early years of parenting. We aimed to explore the factors associated with psychological…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Flexible minds, better decisions: a cross-sectional study on cognitive and emotional correlates of decision-making in law school
Background Although decision-making styles (DMSs) are fundamentally complex, multidimensional, and contextual phenomena, they are systematically filtered through individuals’ cognitive and emotional antecedents. In the…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Psychological distress in urban Iran: a multilevel analysis of socioeconomic position and context
Background Mental health disorders significantly contribute to the global burden of disease, both as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and as risk factors for other health conditions. They represent a major public health…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Engaging the digital consumer: examining how live e-commerce features shape psychological contracts and loyalty
This study examines how live e-commerce features shape consumers’ psychological contracts and loyalty. Drawing primarily on the Stimulus–Organism–Response framework and psychological contract theory, interactivity…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Fear-related psychological experiences in people with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review of qualitative studies
Fear is a multifaceted and pervasive phenomenon among people with Parkinson’s disease. Although some qualitative studies have explored fear-related psychological experiences in this population, there remains a lack of…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Towards a multi-level family resilience promotion framework: a meta-analysis of factors associated with family resilience in families of autistic children
Purpose Families raising autistic children usually experience daily difficulties, such as accommodating their children’s unique communication patterns and behavioral expressions. Despite these potential challenges…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Association between beta-blocker and statin use and mental health in patients following pulmonary embolism: a prospective cohort study
Rationale Beta-blockers and statins are important drugs for the prevention of several cardiovascular diseases and are often prescribed in pulmonary embolism (PE) patients suffering from cardiovascular comorbidities. The…
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Black women need more help in accessing breast cancer screening
Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK want clearer and more accessible information about breast cancer screening, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Black and Asian doctors up to 30 times less likely to get training posts in some specialties
Black and Asian doctors in the UK are up to 30 times less likely to be offered medical training posts in some specialties than white candidates, data published exclusively by The BMJ today show.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children
Having an epidural during labor is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsis and death, or cerebral palsy later in…
ResearchJul 15, 2026
Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire
People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th
Mental HealthJul 15, 2026
‘I feel loneliness’: Actor Shehnaaz Gill opens up about friendship in the industry, trust issues
Shehnaaz Gill loneliness and trust issues became the focus of her latest interview, where the actor reflected on friendships, rejection and personal growth.
School & EducationJul 15, 2026
Raiders, Intermountain Health host student-athletes for mental health event
The Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health welcomed local student-athletes to the Intermountain Health Performance Center for the 2026 Intermountain Impact Player event.
Clinical PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Senators question CDC nominee about vaccines, misinformation
Vaccine policy and misinformation were the main topics of discussion Wednesday during a nomination hearing for two top federal public health positions.Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for…