Mini review notes elevated substance use in sexual minority women compared to heterosexual women
Substance use is higher among sexual minority women than heterosexual women
This narrative mini review examines substance use patterns in sexual minority women (SMW) versus heterosexual women. The authors synthesize …
A review shows substance use is more common among sexual minority women. Bisexual women face the highest risk. This review highlights the ne…
Multimodal stepped-prevention program fails to reduce suicidal thoughts in adolescents
Depression Prevention Program Fails to Reduce Suicidal Thoughts in Teens
This cluster RCT in 1593 adolescents from 15 Dutch high schools found that a multimodal stepped-prevention program did not reduce suicidal t…
A school-based program to prevent depression and suicide in teens did not reduce symptoms and may have increased them, possibly due to COVID…
Systematic review finds no efficacy advantage for psychedelic-assisted therapy over traditional antidepressants in major depression
A large review found that psychedelic therapy did not work better than standard antidepressant pills for depression
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated psychedelic-assisted therapy versus traditional antidepressants for major depression in a…
A massive study looked at psychedelic therapy versus regular antidepressants. It found that standard pills worked just as well or better for…
Maintenance antidepressants show no effect on happy face recognition in adults with recurrent depression
Adults stopping antidepressants did not show worse mood face reading skills after one year of follow up time
This randomized controlled trial in 478 adults with recurrent depression found no evidence that discontinuing maintenance antidepressants al…
People with recurrent depression who stopped taking their medicine did not read happy faces differently than those who kept taking it. Their…
CBT and STPP Reduce Avoidant Traits in Major Depressive Disorder
Depression Therapy Fixes Shyness Too Doctors Didn't Expect This
This randomized trial in 265 adults with major depressive disorder found that neither avoidant personality traits nor avoidant coping modera…
• Depression treatment also reduces shyness and social fears • Helps depressed adults who feel overly shy or rejected • Still needs more rea…
IPD meta-analysis identifies risk factors for persistent PTSD and MDD after trauma
Depression Symptoms After Trauma May Predict Long-Term PTSD Risk
This individual participant data meta-analysis synthesized findings from five prospective studies of 2,571 participants in emergency and cri…
New research shows that early depression symptoms after trauma can predict who will struggle with PTSD months later, offering a chance for e…
Meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on cognitive triad and depressive symptoms
Negative views of self, world, and future strongly linked to depression
This meta-analysis examines the association between the cognitive triad and depressive symptoms. It found a strong cross-sectional correlati…
A large review shows people with more negative thoughts about themselves, the world, and the future are much more likely to have depression.…
Meta-analysis finds omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs have limited effect on inflammatory markers
Omega fatty acids show mixed effects on body inflammation
This meta-analysis of 504 participants examined omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs supplementation on inflammatory markers. The authors found no sign…
A review of studies found omega supplements may lower one inflammation marker, but most others did not change.
Meta-analysis reviews environmental exposures linked to ADHD risk in children
Air pollution and noise may raise ADHD risk in children
This meta-analysis of observational studies synthesized evidence on noise and air pollutant exposures and ADHD risk in children. The authors…
New research links childhood noise and air pollution to a small rise in ADHD risk, but experts say more proof is needed.
FDA Approves Perseris (risperidone) for Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults
FDA approves new monthly shot Perseris for schizophrenia in adults.
The FDA approved Perseris, a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic, for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It is administered…
The FDA approved Perseris, a once-monthly injectable form of risperidone, for treating schizophrenia in adults. This new option may help pat…
Systematic review of pediatric dental caries transition probabilities across 11 studies
Kids' Cavities Can Heal Themselves: New Tooth Decay Research Reveals Hope
This systematic review synthesizes data from 12 reports on 11 studies regarding transition probabilities between childhood dental health sta…
White spots on your child's teeth might heal without fillings, new research shows, changing how we understand early tooth decay and preventi…
Meta-analysis shows rTMS associated with reduced VAS and SF-MPQ scores in neuropathic pain
Magnetic brain pulses ease nerve pain for many patients today
This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating neuropathic pain. The findings…
New magnetic brain pulses may finally offer real relief for people suffering from chronic nerve pain who have not found help elsewhere.