Systematic review and meta-analysis of mood stabilizers for nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents
Mood stabilizers show promise for teen self-injury and depression in China
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined nine studies from China involving adolescent patients with nonsuicidal self-injury. The au…
A review of nine studies suggests mood stabilizers may help reduce self-injury and depression in Chinese adolescents, offering new options f…
Systematic review of dance activities for social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
Dance activities improve social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates dance activities in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The analysis …
A meta-analysis shows dance activities effectively improve social skills, communication, and behavior in children and adolescents with autis…
Meta-analysis review links anxiety and depression to reduced cognitive flexibility and decision-making
Anxiety and depression linked to reduced cognitive flexibility and decision-making
This meta-analysis review synthesizes evidence regarding the association between anxiety and depression with cognitive function. The authors…
A meta-analysis suggests anxiety and depression are associated with lower cognitive flexibility and decision-making abilities, though differ…
Narrative systematic review links internet addiction to emotional dysregulation in hospitalized adolescents
Hospital stays can accidentally make internet addiction worse for teens
This narrative systematic review explores internet addiction in hospitalized adolescents. It finds that medical stressors prime emotional dy…
Hospital stays for sick teens might make internet addiction worse by triggering emotional struggles and social isolation that push them deep…
Meta-analysis shows intermittent fasting lowers BMI and fasting glucose in women with overweight or obesity
Intermittent Fasting Works for Weight Loss But Has a Catch
This meta-analysis pooled data from 1287 participants to evaluate intermittent fasting in women with overweight or obesity. The analysis fou…
For women struggling with weight, intermittent fasting twice a week may lower body mass index and blood sugar, but don't expect it to fix yo…
Scoping review examines connections between autism spectrum conditions and eating disorder presentations in clinical settings
New review shows autism and eating disorders are linked but not caused by sickness alone
A recent scoping review explores the complex relationship between autism and eating disorders, highlighting that links exist for conditions …
A recent look at medical records found a connection between autism and certain eating problems. This link exists even when sickness is not t…
Systematic review and meta-analysis links intolerance of uncertainty to depression in children and adolescents
Kids' Fear of the Unknown Fuels Depression More Than We Thought
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between intolerance of uncertainty and depression in children and adolesce…
• Fear of uncertainty strongly links to teen depression symptoms • Helps parents spot hidden emotional struggles early • Better child-specif…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of intranasal esketamine for treatment-resistant depression in real-world settings
Real-World Results Show Esketamine Cuts Depression Symptoms Fast
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates intranasal esketamine in adults with treatment-resistant depression across real-world set…
Depression symptoms dropped sharply and remission rates rose over three months in adults using esketamine nasal spray in routine clinics.
Case report details vitamin B12 treatment for nitrous oxide induced neurological damage
Nitrous oxide linked to lasting brain fog and nerve damage
This case report describes a patient with protracted encephalopathy associated with nitrous oxide use who received vitamin B12 supplementati…
Chronic nitrous oxide use can cause lasting brain fog and nerve damage, and a new case report shows vitamin B12 may help but long-term plans…
Guideline proposes design principles for technology to reduce child sexual abuse material viewing
A New App Helps People Stop Viewing Harmful Images
This guideline synthesizes qualitative findings from at-risk individuals and service providers in four European countries. It proposes seven…
A new app design helps people stop viewing harmful images by giving them full control over their own privacy and safety features.
Meta-analysis of psychosocial interventions for older adults with subclinical depression and anxiety
A Simple Mental Health Tool Can Shield Older Adults From Depression
This meta-analysis of 58 randomized controlled trials synthesized evidence on psychosocial interventions for older adults with subclinical d…
A new analysis of 58 studies shows that simple talk-based programs can prevent depression and anxiety in older adults, with benefits lasting…
Meta-analysis identifies genetic links between IBS and psychiatric traits in European ancestry populations
New genes link gut pain to depression and anxiety risks
This meta-analysis examines genetic correlations between irritable bowel syndrome, major depressive disorder, and neuroticism in individuals…
A massive genetic study shows irritable bowel syndrome shares DNA roots with depression and anxiety, hinting at why gut pain often comes wit…