Assertive case management reduces suicidal thoughts and behaviors in outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder
Assertive Case Management Reduces Suicidal Thoughts in Depression Patients
This randomized clinical trial of 314 outpatients with MDD and high suicide risk found that 6 months of assertive case management (ACM) sign…
A new clinical trial shows that adding assertive case management to standard care can significantly reduce suicidal thoughts and anxiety for…
Dietary interventions may influence obesity and depressive symptoms through multiple metabolic and neurological pathways
Dietary changes may help manage obesity and depressive symptoms
This narrative review explores how various diet therapies, including ketogenic and Mediterranean diets, may impact metabolism and mental hea…
New research explores how different eating patterns could improve both weight management and mental health by targeting inflammation and bra…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication strategies may reduce stress and anxiety to improve healthcare compliance
Communication tools help autistic children manage stress during medical care
This narrative review explores the role of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for autistic children and adolescents in clinica…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools can reduce anxiety for autistic youth, helping them stay calm and follow instructions…
CBT-I doubles absolute insomnia remission compared with sleep hygiene across 77 randomized controlled trials
CBT-I Doubles Insomnia Remission Compared to Sleep Hygiene
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 5,731 participants found that CBT-I, SRT+SCT, SRT, and SCT were associated with higher r…
Behavioral therapy for insomnia doubles remission rates, and simpler versions may work too.
Females with Fragile X Syndrome exhibit high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and ADHD
High Rates of Anxiety and Depression in Fragile X Females
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 studies identifies significant psychiatric morbidity in females with Fragile X syndrome. Find…
Females with Fragile X syndrome show high rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD, highlighting the need for specific support for this group.
Moderate-intensity exercise ranked best for reducing internet addiction, depression, anxiety
Exercise helps young adults manage internet addiction and anxiety
A network meta-analysis of 1438 adolescents and young adults found that moderate-intensity exercise ranked highest for reducing internet add…
Different levels of exercise can help young people reduce internet addiction, anxiety, and feelings of depression.
Heterogeneous ASD phenotypes and inadequate sensory criteria necessitate more robust diagnostic assessment standards
New research highlights two distinct types of autism spectrum disorder
This narrative review examines the diagnostic validity, phenotypic heterogeneity, and assessment methodologies for Autism Spectrum Disorder …
Current diagnostic tools may miss many people with autism because they do not account for different ways the condition presents in daily lif…
Task-based fMRI identifies distinct neurofunctional abnormalities in nonsuicidal self-injury and suicide attempt populations
Brain Scans Reveal Different Patterns for Self-Injury and Suicide
This meta-analysis of task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies evaluates brain activity differences between individua…
New research shows that self-injury and suicide attempts involve different brain activity patterns, highlighting the need for age-specific c…
Afghan refugee women face significant barriers to sexual and reproductive health services in Pakistan
Barriers and high illiteracy rates impact maternal health for refugees
This systematic review of 21 studies examines the experiences, knowledge, and challenges faced by Afghan refugee women accessing sexual and …
High illiteracy and social barriers create dangerous obstacles for Afghan refugee women seeking essential reproductive healthcare in Pakista…
Hormonal contraceptive types influence mood outcomes with progestin-only methods showing higher risks for mood disorders
Hormonal Contraceptives Show Mixed Links to Depression and Anxiety
This narrative review examines the relationship between hormonal contraceptives and mental health outcomes in women of reproductive age. The…
New research shows that different types of hormonal birth control have varying effects on mood, anxiety, and depression in women.
CONSULT-PSYCHIATR scale shows promise for assessing barriers to psychiatric consultation among workers
New Tool Measures Why Workers Avoid Psychiatric Care
Researchers evaluated the CONSULT-PSYCHIATR scale to assess reasons for reluctance to seek psychiatric care among a cohort of workers. The i…
A new 10-item tool helps experts understand why workers may hesitate to seek mental health help or attend psychiatric consultations.
Family-centered approaches and rapport improve engagement in family violence services despite significant socioeconomic barriers
What helps families get help with family violence services
This systematic realist review synthesized 24 studies to identify factors influencing engagement in family violence services. Findings indic…
A new review reveals what makes it easier or harder for families to engage with violence services. Key factors: rapport, empathy, and practi…