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A nationwide study in Spain from 2018 to 2023 reveals increasing rates of non-lethal intentional self-harm and suicide, particularly among young women, underscoring the need for targeted mental health interventions.
This comprehensive review examines the recent Finnish study highlighting the complex relationship between hyperemesis gravidarum and depression, emphasizing clinical implications for integrated mental health screening during reproductive ca
A pragmatic trial comparing SSRIs and written exposure therapy in primary care PTSD treatment found similar effectiveness initially; switching to SNRI was superior to WET augmentation for SSRI nonresponders.
Stimulant use disorder diagnoses in young adult Medicaid enrollees have markedly increased from 2001 to 2020, especially for noncocaine psychostimulants, highlighting an urgent need for targeted interventions and evidence-based treatments a
This systematic review evaluates lithium’s efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation, attempts, and completed suicide, highlighting methodological challenges and the likelihood of benefit despite lack of statistical significance in RCTs.
This article examines prognostic factors predicting seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure in children and adults, highlighting the roles of EEG abnormalities, brain imaging, nocturnal seizures, and family history, while addres
This meta-analysis examines dropout rates in digital psychosocial interventions for adult illicit drug users, identifying key demographic, clinical, and intervention-related factors associated with treatment adherence.
Aerobic exercise significantly alleviates depressive symptoms in children and adolescents, especially in diagnosed adolescents, with 590 METs-min/week at moderate intensity identified as the optimal dose.
This meta-analysis examines Coenzyme Q10 supplementation’s impact on depression and anxiety, revealing modest benefits for depression at low doses and short durations but insufficient evidence for anxiety improvement.
This review evaluates brexpiprazole’s efficacy and safety for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease, revealing modest symptom improvement but uncertain safety profiles, underscoring the need for individualized therapy and further res
A systematic synthesis of clinical practice guideline recommendations for preventing and managing mental disorders after traumatic injury, with prioritized, implementable actions for acute and early recovery care.
Delayed cannabis test results in children under 6 with poisoning symptoms prolong ED visits and influence neuroimaging use. Faster toxicology screening could optimize care and reduce unnecessary scans.
This review synthesizes evidence from a large randomized trial comparing early antipsychotic dose reduction/discontinuation versus maintenance after first-episode psychosis remission, emphasizing short-term risks and long-term functional ga
A randomized clinical trial reveals early dose reduction of antipsychotics after first-episode psychosis remission increases short-term relapse risk and lowers quality of life, but may improve long-term functioning over four years.
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) shows promise in reducing craving, negative affect, and substance use in adults with substance use disorder (SUD), supporting its potential as an adjunctive treatment in early reco
Recent research reveals distinct gut microbial and metabolic profiles linked to ADHD symptoms, highlighting short-chain fatty acid deficiency as a key mechanism driving hyperactivity and inattention.
A synbiotic intervention reverses alcohol-induced cognitive deficits in adolescent mice by modulating gut microbiota and brain metabolism, suggesting potential therapeutic avenues for alcohol-related neurobehavioral impairments.
This analysis explores how soft drink consumption correlates with major depressive disorder (MDD), revealing gut microbiome alterations—particularly in Eggerthella abundance—that may mediate this association, highlighting potential interven
Cytisinicline significantly improves smoking cessation rates and is well tolerated in smokers with self-reported COPD, supporting its use as an effective treatment option for this high-risk population.
Childhood loneliness significantly increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in middle-aged and older adults, independent of adult loneliness, highlighting the importance of early psychosocial interventions.
