Patient-oriented research frameworks in forensic mental health settings require specific resources and ongoing consent practices
New Framework Improves Research for Patients in Mental Health Settings
This rapid review of 31 academic and grey literature sources identifies a framework for patient-oriented research in forensic mental health.…
A new framework provides guidelines to help patients with mental health disorders participate more safely and fairly in research studies.
Neuronavigation and connectivity guided targeting in rTMS may improve outcomes for bipolar disorder
Brain mapping may help patients with bipolar disorder find relief
This narrative review examines repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for patients with bipolar disorder and major depressive d…
New research suggests that using specific brain maps can help doctors better target treatments for bipolar disorder and depression.
Jet lidocaine reduces anxiety during peripheral venous access in meta-analysis of 5 trials
Jet Lidocaine Reduces Anxiety During Blood Draws
A meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials found that jet lidocaine significantly reduces anxiety during peripheral venous access (SM…
A needle-free lidocaine spray may ease anxiety when getting an IV, but it doesn't reduce pain.
Mindset reframing increases likelihood of choosing high-exposure routes in jump-rope tests by OR 1.74
Brief mindset reframing helps students face evaluation in gym class
This randomized controlled trial involving 256 undergraduates found that a brief combined mindset reframing intervention increased the likel…
A brief mental exercise helped students feel more confident and willing to choose challenging tasks when they knew they were being watched b…
Broad personality change occurs in 68.1% of patients with traumatic brain injury
Most Patients With Brain Injuries Experience Lasting Personality Changes
This meta-analysis of 101 studies indicates that broad personality change is prevalent in 68.1% of patients following traumatic brain injury…
A large review of 101 studies shows that most people with traumatic brain injuries experience lasting changes to their personality.
11 risk factors identified for predicting relapse in patients with schizophrenia
New risk factors identified to predict schizophrenia relapse
This meta-analysis of 159,973 participants identified 11 specific risk factors associated with relapse in patients with schizophrenia. A pre…
A large analysis identifies eleven specific risk factors that may help doctors predict and prevent relapses in patients with schizophrenia.
Mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy apps significantly reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults
Mobile apps show promise for treating depression in young adults
This meta-analysis involving 1,127 participants found that mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy apps significantly reduced depressive …
New data shows that mobile phone apps using cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly lower depression symptoms in teenagers and young …
Portable Digital Nature Experience significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression scores
Digital nature experiences help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
This meta-analysis of 2925 participants across 17 countries found that Portable Digital Nature Experience (PDNE) significantly reduced stres…
Using portable digital nature tools can significantly lower stress and anxiety levels, offering a potential way to find calm when real natur…
GFAP levels significantly elevated in schizophrenia patients versus controls, meta-analysis finds
Higher protein levels in blood may signal brain damage
This meta-analysis of 854 participants found that serum and plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels are significantly higher in…
A specific protein called GFAP is found at higher levels in people with schizophrenia, potentially marking damage to brain cells.
Mindfulness interventions improve HbA1c and psychological outcomes in diabetes meta-analysis
Mindfulness Programs May Help Manage Blood Sugar and Stress
This meta-analysis of 1,987 individuals with diabetes found that mindfulness-based interventions significantly improved HbA1c (Hedges' g=0.5…
New research suggests mindfulness programs can help people with diabetes improve their blood sugar levels and manage feelings of stress or a…
Oxytocin modulates amygdala activity differently in men and women during emotional stress
Oxytocin affects the brain's anxiety center differently in men and women
This meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies involving 3337 participants found that oxytocin modulates amygdala activity in response to emotio…
A large review of brain scans shows that oxytocin impacts the amygdala, a key area for fear, in different ways depending on a person's gende…
N170 ERP components show early visual perceptual deficits in schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Brain signals show early visual processing issues in schizophrenia
This meta-analysis examines event-related potentials (ERP) during face processing in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD)…
New research highlights specific brain activity changes during face processing that may help identify early signs of schizophrenia spectrum …