Acute exercise significantly reduces state anxiety in children and adolescents across multiple modalities
Acute exercise significantly reduces anxiety in children and adolescents
This meta-analysis of 739 participants found that acute exercise significantly reduces state anxiety in children and adolescents (SMD = -0.7…
Short bursts of exercise can help lower immediate anxiety levels in children and teens, especially for those in the adolescent age group.
Semaglutide and liraglutide are associated with the greatest weight reductions in patients with schizophrenia
New data shows weight loss options for people with schizophrenia
This network meta-analysis of 5898 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders evaluated pharmacological interventions for weight reducti…
New data identifies specific medications that help people with schizophrenia manage weight gain while staying on their standard antipsychoti…
Corticosteroid exposure was associated with catatonia in two adolescent girls with encephalitis
Corticosteroids Linked to Catatonia in Two Teen Girls
This case report describes two adolescent girls who developed catatonia following corticosteroid therapy for encephalitis. The report notes …
Two teen girls developed catatonia after corticosteroid treatment, but recovered with care. A rare but important side effect to know.
Lower income and economic inequality are associated with poorer mental health, especially in women
Economic Inequality and Lower Income Linked to Higher Depression in Women
This meta-analysis examines the association between economic inequality, income rank, and mental health in high-income OECD countries. The a…
New data shows that women in high-income countries face a stronger link between low income and depression than men.
Preoperative anxiety affects 66.7% of women undergoing cesarean delivery across global settings
High Rates of Anxiety Found in Women Before Cesarean Births
This meta-analysis of observational studies reports a 66.7% pooled prevalence of preoperative anxiety in women undergoing cesarean delivery.…
Nearly 67% of women experience anxiety before a cesarean delivery, with certain factors like being a first-time mother increasing the risk.
Chatbots may offer potential short-term benefits for mental health conditions based on current evidence
Chatbots show potential short term benefits for mental health
This scoping review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses examined 14 articles regarding chatbot interventions for mental health. Findings…
Chatbots may offer quick support for mental health conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and long term effectivene…
ADHD doubles bruxism odds in meta-analysis of 16,348 individuals
People with ADHD are twice as likely to have teeth grinding
This meta-analysis of 16,348 individuals found that people with ADHD are twice as likely to have bruxism compared to non-ADHD controls (OR 2…
A large study of over 16,000 people shows a strong link between ADHD and bruxism, the medical term for teeth grinding.
Evaluating Pharmacogenomic Guided Treatment Efficacy for Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Trial shows pharmacogenomics guidance does not improve well-being in depression
A randomized trial evaluates if adding pharmacogenomic guidance to standard guidelines improves well-being in patients with major depressive…
A clinical trial found that adding genetic testing to standard treatment for major depression did not improve patient well-being over one ye…
Ketamine or esketamine may improve functional motor symptoms and dissociative seizures in functional neurological disorder
Ketamine may improve symptoms for people with functional neurological disorder
This systematic review examines the impact of ketamine and esketamine on functional neurological disorder (FND) symptoms. The review reports…
New evidence suggests ketamine could help manage motor symptoms and seizures in people living with functional neurological disorder.
Aerobic exercise combined with tai chi may reduce Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale scores
Exercise and yoga may help manage symptoms of schizophrenia
This network meta-analysis of 2628 individuals with schizophrenia evaluated the efficacy of aerobic exercise, yoga, and tai chi. The analysi…
New research suggests that aerobic exercise, yoga, and tai chi could help reduce both positive and negative symptoms in people with schizoph…
Conventional and mind-body exercise improve symptoms and quality of life in menopausal women
Exercise eases menopause symptoms, anxiety, and depression
This meta-analysis examined the impact of conventional and mind-body exercise on women during the climacteric period. The authors found sign…
A new analysis finds exercise significantly improves menopause symptoms, anxiety, and depression. Here's what it means for you.
Child Life Specialists reduce pain, distress, and anxiety in paediatric patients across clinical settings
Child Life Specialists ease pain, distress, anxiety in kids
This meta-analysis of 1096 paediatric patients found that Child Life Specialists (CLSs) significantly reduced pain (SMD -0.28), distress (SM…
Play therapists, called Child Life Specialists, reduce pain, distress, and anxiety in hospitalized children, a new analysis finds.