The Synergy of Mediation and Lifestyle Medication: A New Horizon in Mental Health Treatment

1 April 2024

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Am J Lifestyle Med. 2023 Dec 7;18(2):186-188. doi: 10.1177/15598276231218187. eCollection 2024 Mar-Apr.

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Mental health conditions range from mood disturbances like depression and bipolar disorder to anxiety and psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and ADHD. Treatment plans traditionally involve pharmaceutical interventions. However, the emerging concept of lifestyle medicine can be an additive strategy for mental health management. The primary aim of this article is to dive into the use of medication in treating different mental health disorders and also highlight lifestyle changes, such as dietary adjustments and physical activity, as a means to enhance mental well-being, mitigate medication side effects, and address comorbid side effects like diabetes and obesity. The comprehensive approach of lifestyle medicine is presented as a promising complementary option, aiming for better symptom control and improved quality of life alongside medication in managing complex mental health conditions.

PMID:38559792 | PMC:PMC10979725 | DOI:10.1177/15598276231218187

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American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 181, Issue 5, Page 353-358, May 01, 2024.
Jesse D. Hinckley
Understanding and Addressing Widening Racial Inequalities in Drug Overdose 6 May 2024
American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 181, Issue 5, Page 381-390, May 01, 2024.
Joseph R. Friedman
Harm Reduction for Opioid Use Disorder: Strategies and Outcome Metrics 6 May 2024
American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 181, Issue 5, Page 372-380, May 01, 2024.
Jennifer D. Ellis

Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr.Med.Sc., Assumes Office of APA President 9 May 2024
Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr.Med.Sc., a longtime advocate for mental health, medical educator, and clinician-researcher, began his term as president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the conclusion of the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City.
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Steven Starks, M.D., M.B.A., Assumes Office of APA Assembly Speaker 9 May 2024
Steven Starks, M.D., M.B.A., DFAPA, began his one-year term as the Speaker of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly of District Branches at the close of the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Manhattan.
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Study Highlights Key Predictors of Adolescent Substance Use; Special Issue of the American Journal o 6 May 2024
New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, examined a broad range of potential predictors of substance use among adolescents and found sociodemographic variables were the most robust predictors of substance use initiation.
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RCPsych President responds to PM's announcement on reform of the fit note process
We are disappointed that the Prime Minister used his speech to conflate those suffering with a mental illness with a ‘sick note culture’. This language dismisses the reality of mental illness, which is concerning given the associated poor quality of life and increased mortality rates.
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"Without support it can be difficult to make a full recovery and return to employment" says RCPsych President
Dr Lade Smith CBE has called for people who have anxiety and depression to be given better and faster access to talking therapies and other forms of mental health support.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting our mental health leaflets for patients and their families.
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Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2023 Update on Clinical Guidelines for Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults: Réseau canadien pour les traitements de l'humeur et de l'anxiété (CANMAT) 2023 : Mise à jour des lignes directrices cliniques pour la prise en charge du trouble dépressif majeur chez les adultes 7 May 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. BackgroundThe Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) last published clinical guidelines for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD) in 2016. Owing to advances in the field, an update was needed to incorporate new evidence and provide new and revised recommendations for the assessment and […]
Raymond W. Lam
The Role of Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Supplements in the Management of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses: Le rôle des habitudes alimentaires et des suppléments nutritionnels dans la prise en charge des troubles mentaux chez les enfants et les adolescents : une méta-revue de méta-analyses 1 May 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveIn recent years, the relationship between nutrition and mental health has gained considerable interest. We identified, synthesized, and appraised all meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies reporting on the efficacy of dietary patterns and nutrient supplements in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders […]
Maria Talib
Investigating Alexithymia as a Moderator of Outcomes in a Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Intervention for Co-Occurring Depression and Hazardous Alcohol Use: Enquête sur l'alexithymie en tant que modérateur des résultats dans un essai randomisé contrôlé d'une intervention en ligne pour la dépression concomitante et la consommation dangereuse d'alcool 29 April 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveAlexithymia is characterized by difficulty identifying and/or describing emotions, reduced imaginal processes, and externally oriented thinking. High levels of alexithymia may increase the challenge of supporting individuals with co-occurring depression and hazardous alcohol use. This secondary analysis sought to investigate whether or not alexithymia moderated the outcomes […]
Christina Schell

Tracking the 3-year trajectory of referrals to an early psychosis intervention service 9 May 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. AimTo review the baseline and clinical characteristics of patients referred to a New Zealand Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) service across a 4-year timeframe.MethodWe compared two cohorts, and identified variables associated with being accepted or declined, and reasons for decline, by an EPI service between 2013 and 2017.ResultsThere were 576 people […]
Nirupamal Pitigala
Knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders: A survey of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees in New South Wales 6 May 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo evaluate New South Wales (NSW) psychiatrists’ and psychiatry trainees’ knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders (EDs).MethodA total of 1781 psychiatrists and trainees in NSW were invited to complete an anonymous questionnaire assessing ED confidence, knowledge and attitudes.ResultsA total of 51 doctors responded to the survey, with 38 completing all […]
Elsie Jing
Rapidly expanding gender-affirming care based on consensus instead of evidence justifies rigorous governance and transparency 30 April 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectivePublic services offering gender-affirming care to minors have rapidly expanded across Australia. Despite limited evidence of safety and efficacy, no public information about these services is routinely available. Data from freedom of information requests sent to Australian public gender services for minors is summarised. Gender service numbers increased rapidly in […]
Andrew James Amos

Views held by South African primary health care nurses on caring for people living with mental illness 3 May 2024
Background: Primary healthcare is the first point of entry into the healthcare system. Scaling up primary mental healthcare is recommended in South African mental health policy. However, there is a paucity of data exploring the views of primary healthcare nurses (PHCNs) with regards to caring for people living with mental illness (PLWMI) in South Africa.Aim: To explore […]
Nokukhanya Phungula
Long-term benzodiazepine prescriptions in community psychiatry clinics 3 May 2024
Background: Anecdotal evidence indicates that the prevalence of long-term benzodiazepine prescription is high and not in accordance with accepted prescribing guidelines.Aim: To determine the prevalence of long-term prescriptions of benzodiazepines and associations thereof in community psychiatry clinics.Setting: Of the 27 community psychiatry clinics, 5 were randomly selected.Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional record review of files of 126 adult […]
Machipi A. Tau
Psychiatric nurses advocating for the human rights of mental health care users in Gauteng 2 May 2024
Background: Psychiatric nurses play an important role in advocating for mental health care users such as advocating for the care, treatment and rehabilitation of mental health care users (MHCUs). Psychiatric nurses face various challenges while advocating for the human rights of MHCUs, particularly those unable to protect their rights because of the severity of their mental […]
Nompumelelo Ntshingila

Standards for randomized controlled trials of efficacy of psychological treatments 10 May 2024
World Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 286-287, June 2024.
David C. Mohr
The future of dynamic networks in research and clinical practice 10 May 2024
World Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 288-289, June 2024.
Laura F. Bringmann
Algorithm‐based modular psychotherapy vs. cognitive‐behavioral therapy for patients with depression, psychiatric comorbidities and early trauma: a proof‐of‐concept randomized controlled trial 10 May 2024
World Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 257-266, June 2024.
Elisabeth Schramm, Moritz Elsaesser, Carolin Jenkner, Martin Hautzinger, Sabine C. Herpertz

Reduction of APOE accounts for neurobehavioral deficits in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders 11 May 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 11 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02586-6Reduction of APOE accounts for neurobehavioral deficits in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Hye M. Hwang
Occurrence and characteristics of suicidal ideation in psychiatrically healthy individuals based on ecological momentary assessment 10 May 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 10 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02560-2Occurrence and characteristics of suicidal ideation in psychiatrically healthy individuals based on ecological momentary assessment
Maria A. Oquendo
Functional connectivity of the amygdala subnuclei in various mood states of bipolar disorder 9 May 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 09 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02580-yFunctional connectivity of the amygdala subnuclei in various mood states of bipolar disorder
Sidney Krystal

Keep calm and make neurons: The effects of glucocorticoids on human cortical neurogenesis
Maternal well-being is important for the development of the fetus, with a key influence on its nervous system. In this issue of , Krontira et al. implicate glucocorticoids, the stress hormones, in the regulation of neural stem cell identity and proliferation, with long-lasting consequences on brain architecture and educational attainment.Maternal well-being is important for the development […]
More than meets the eye: A conserved sensorimotor reflex helps unravel the circuit mechanisms of ASD
Animal models are instrumental to understanding the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder, yet translating human behavioral phenotypes remains challenging. Wang et al. leverage a conserved sensorimotor reflex to elucidate synaptic deficits in haploinsufficiency and pilot novel rescue strategies.Animal models are instrumental to understanding the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder, yet translating human behavioral phenotypes remains challenging. […]
Collaterals and stroke reperfusion: Too few leads to too much
Adequate reperfusion after ischemic stroke is a major determinant of functional outcome yet remains unpredictable and insufficient for most survivors. In this issue of , Binder et al. identify leptomeningeal collaterals (LMCs) in mice and human patients as a key factor in regulating reperfusion and hemorrhagic transformation following stroke.Adequate reperfusion after ischemic stroke is a major […]

Predicting suicidality with small sets of interpretable reward behavior and survey variables 9 May 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 09 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00229-xApplying machine learning to an objective framework for suicidality, the authors demonstrate that four suicidal thought and behavior variables can be predicted with high accuracy and may present a scalable system for suicide risk assessment.
Shamal Lalvani
Rethinking technology innovation for mental health: framework for multi-sectoral collaboration 3 May 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 03 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00232-2In this Perspective, the authors make recommendations on better aligning stakeholders, including those in technology, practitioners and researchers, to increase collaboration and governance in technology and mental health.
Jina Suh
Optimizing real-world benefit and risk of new psychedelic medications: the need for innovative postmarket surveillance 3 May 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 03 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00233-1In this Perspective, authors argue for a more robust and comprehensive postmarket surveillance program of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to better ensure safe, appropriate and equitable care for patients.
Joshua C. Black

Elevated SCN11A concentrations associated with lower serum lipid levels in patients with major depressive disorder 11 May 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 11 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02916-wElevated SCN11A concentrations associated with lower serum lipid levels in patients with major depressive disorder
Ke Xu
Faster bi-stable visual switching in psychosis 7 May 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 07 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02913-zFaster bi-stable visual switching in psychosis
Kyle W. Killebrew
Effects of ebselen addition on emotional processing and brain neurochemistry in depressed patients unresponsive to antidepressant medication 7 May 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 07 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02899-8Effects of ebselen addition on emotional processing and brain neurochemistry in depressed patients unresponsive to antidepressant medication
Fitri Fareez Ramli

Prospective open-label trial with rituximab in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy not responding to conventional immune therapies 10 May 2024
BackgroundTo evaluate the efficacy of rituximab in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) patients not responding to conventional immune therapies.MethodsAn open-label, prospective exploratory study was conducted with intravenous rituximab on 17 CIDP patients who had not responded to at least two first-line therapies. The primary endpoint was to determine the proportion of patients who showed improvement […]
Doneddu, P. E., Cocito, D., Fazio, R., Benedetti, L., Peci, E., Liberatore, G., Falzone, Y. M., Germano, F., Gallia, F., Giannotta, C., Lleixa, C., Bianchi, E., Nobile-Orazio, E.
Efficacy, safety and tolerability of rozanolixizumab in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy: a randomised, subject-blind, investigator-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2a trial and open-label extension study 10 May 2024
BackgroundChronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a peripheral nerve disorder characterised by weakness and sensory loss. We assessed the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor rozanolixizumab for CIDP management.MethodsCIDP01 (NCT03861481) was a randomised, subject-blind, investigator-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2a study. Adults with definite or probable CIDP receiving subcutaneous or intravenous immunoglobulin maintenance therapy were randomised 1:1 to 12 […]
Querol, L., De Seze, J., Dysgaard, T., Levine, T., Rao, T. H., Rivner, M., Hartung, H.-P., Kiessling, P., Shimizu, S., Marmol, D., Bozorg, A., Colson, A.-O., Massow, U., Eftimov, F., CIDP01 Study Investigators, Bleecker, Claeys, Debien, Noordhout, Sommer, Garz, Stettner, Schmidt, Fernandez, Gamez, Segura, Morales, Hewamadduma, Haslam, Quarles, Gable
CIDP trials and tribulations 10 May 2024
Two publications in JNNP explore the potential utility of therapies with differing mechanisms of action for the treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Querol et al evaluate the neonatal Fc receptor blocker rozanolixizumab, while Doneddu et al study the anti-CD20 therapeutic monoclonal rituximab.1 2 These agents, respectively, lower serum IgG levels or primarily target […]
Rinaldi, S.

Neurocognitive correlates of metabolic dysregulation in individuals with mood disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis 7 March 2024
Individuals with mood disorders are predisposed to metabolic dysfunction, while those with metabolic dysregulation such as diabetes and obesity experience more severe depressive symptoms. Both metabolic dysfunction and mood disorders are independently associated with cognitive deficits. Therefore, given their close association, this study aimed to explore the association between metabolic dysfunction in individuals with mood […]
Maksyutynska, Kateryna
Reward anticipation-related neural activation following cued reinforcement in adults with psychotic psychopathology and biological relatives 10 January 2024
BackgroundSchizophrenia is associated with hypoactivation of reward sensitive brain areas during reward anticipation. However, it is unclear whether these neural functions are similarly impaired in other disorders with psychotic symptomatology or individuals with genetic liability for psychosis. If abnormalities in reward sensitive brain areas are shared across individuals with psychotic psychopathology and people with heightened […]
Demro, Caroline
Weight change in people with depression and the risk of dementia: a nationwide cohort study 5 January 2024
BackgroundDepression is a risk factor for dementia and weight change can appear as a symptom of depression. However, the association between weight change after the diagnosis of depression and the risk of dementia is poorly established. This study aimed to investigate the association between weight change before and after a diagnosis of depression with the […]
Kim, Hyewon

Alcohol use disorder and risk of specific methods of suicide death in a national cohort 2 May 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 149, Issue 6, Page 479-490, June 2024.
Alexis C. Edwards, Linda Abrahamsson, Casey Crump, Jan Sundquist, Kristina Sundquist, Kenneth S. Kendler
A comprehensive analysis of age of onset and cumulative incidence of mental disorders: A Danish register study 2 May 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 149, Issue 6, Page 467-478, June 2024.
Christoffer Beck, Carsten Bøcker Pedersen, Oleguer Plana‐Ripoll, Søren Dalsgaard, Jean‐Christophe Philippe Debost, Thomas Munk Laursen, Katherine Louise Musliner, Preben Bo Mortensen, Marianne Giørtz Pedersen, Liselotte Vogdrup Petersen, Zeynep Yilmaz, John McGrath, Esben Agerbo
Decreased oxytocin levels related to social cognition impairment in borderline personality disorder 2 May 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 149, Issue 6, Page 458-466, June 2024.
Alejandra Galvez‐Merlin, José M. López‐Villatoro, Pilar de la Higuera‐González, Alejandro de la Torre‐Luque, Karina McDowell, Marina Díaz‐Marsá, Juan C. Leza, José L. Carrasco

Does a lack of emotions make chatbots unfit to be psychotherapists? 12 May 2024
Bioethics, EarlyView.
Mehrdad Rahsepar Meadi, Justin S. Bernstein, Neeltje Batelaan, Anton J. L. M. van Balkom, Suzanne Metselaar
Determination of the effect of preoperative knee joint function on postoperative quality of life in patients with total knee arthroplasty 12 May 2024
Journal of Orthopaedic Research, EarlyView.
Cigdem Kaya, Cigdem Canbolat Seyman, Yılmaz Kaya
Key messages on obesity care from the 2023 ASPEN Physician Preconference Course: A narrative review 12 May 2024
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Givi Basishvili, Carolyn Newberry, Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Rocco Barazzoni, Sara Hennessy

A role for Shugoshin in human cilia?
We have recently described a novel role for the conserved centromeric/kinetochore protein and cohesin protector, Shugoshin, in cilia of C. elegans. Worms are unusual in that the sole Shugoshin protein ( SGO-1 ) is dispensable for chromosome segregation but required for cilia function in fully differentiated sensory neurons. Depletion of sgo-1 leads to an array […]
sut-2 loss of function mutants protect against tau-driven shortened lifespan and hyperactive pharyngeal pumping in a C. elegans model of tau toxicity.
Expression of human tau in C. elegans neurons causes progressive, age-associated loss of motor coordination, selective neurodegeneration, and shortened lifespan. Loss of function (LOF) mutations in the conserved gene sut-2 protects against progressive motor uncoordination and neurodegeneration in models of tauopathy. To determine whether sut-2 LOF also protects against shortened lifespan of tau transgenic C. […]
Evidence Based Clinical Analytics Supporting the Genetic Addiction Risk Severity (GARS) Assessment to Early Identify Probands in Preaddiction.
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Beyond Psychopharmacology: the Interpersonal Dynamics of Agitation Management
Practical Advice for Preventing Problems When Referencing the Literature
Provision of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders by Medical Student Trainees
The purpose of the article is to evaluate an innovative education program in which medical students were trained in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and provided CBT treatments under supervision to uninsured individuals with depressive, anxiety, adjustment, and trauma-based disorders.The authors assessed improvements in trainees’ CBT knowledge using the Cognitive Therapy Awareness Scale before and after […]

Using Measurement-Based Care as a Precision Medicine Strategy for Substance Use Disorders
Precision medicine prioritizes characterization of individual patient parameters to optimize care and this review evaluates measurement-based care (MBC) as a strategy for doing so in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Measurement-based care refers to the systematic use of validated assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment planning, with varying frequency of assessments. Despite the […]
Psychological Problems in the Context of Political Violence in Afghan Children
This review provides an overview of recent literature examining psychological problems in the context of political violence among Afghan children.Using recent literature (2018–2023) we identified: 1) heightened levels of psychological problems experienced by children in Afghanistan; 2) the factors associated with these psychological problems, including loss of family and community members, poverty, continuous risk of […]
Insufficient Sleep and Behavioral Health in the Military: A 5-Country Perspective
The goal of this paper was to highlight the degree to which sleep, behavioral health, and leader involvement were interrelated using data from militaries in five English-speaking countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the United States.Many service members reported sleeping fewer than the recommended 7 h/night: 34.9%, 67.2%, and 77.2% of respondents from New […]

Editorial introductions 26 March 2024
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Urbanization and psychosis: an update of recent evidence 4 March 2024
Purpose of review Urbanization, a complex global phenomenon, has a significant bearing on schizophrenia/psychosis burden through various socioeconomic and environmental factors. This review focuses on recent evidence (2019–2023) linking urbanization, schizophrenia, and the role of green space. Recent findings This review analyzed 43 articles that examined the correlation between urban birth or upbringing, urban living […]
Shifting the paradigm of social withdrawal: a new era of coexisting pathological and non-pathological hikikomori 28 February 2024
Purpose of review Social withdrawal syndrome, known as “hikikomori,” has been highlighted since the late 1990 s in Japan. Hikikomori is more common in urban areas, and often comorbid with mental disorders, and now spreading throughout the world. In the post-COVID-19 era, not outing is no longer considered pathological in itself as the “new normal,” and […]

When is the best time to screen for perinatal anxiety? A longitudinal cohort study
For screening for anxiety during pregnancy and after birth to be efficient and effective it is important to know the optimal time to screen in order to identify women who might benefit from treatment.To determine the optimal time to screen for perinatal anxiety to identify women with anxiety disorders and those who want treatment. A […]
Daily-level associations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and reactions to retrieving positive autobiographical memories
Eight-eight trauma survivors completed 7 daily surveys on PTSD and positive memory reactions.Same-day PTSD related to more suppression, avoidance, distraction, and thinking about something else.Same-day PTSD related to more cigarette use, craving substances/food, dissociation, risky behaviors, task interference, and arousal.Some prior-day cognitive and behavioral reactions predicted more next-day PTSD and vice versa.Same-day PTSD related to […]
Relationship between anxiety sensitivity and post-traumatic stress symptoms in trauma-exposed adults: A meta-analysis
Given the high rate of trauma exposure among the general population, it is important to delineate the risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While historically implicated in panic disorder, anxiety sensitivity is increasingly found to play a role in PTSD. The present review investigated the size of the relationship between anxiety sensitivity and PTSD […]

‘I'm still su!c!dal when you're done with the paperwork’: an inductive framework thematic analysis of #camhs on TikTok 10 May 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Molly Foster, Hannah Frith, Mary John
Practitioner Review: Assessment and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder in young people 9 May 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Georgina Krebs, Daniel Rautio, Lorena Fernández de la Cruz, Andrea S. Hartmann, Amita Jassi, Alexandra Martin, Argyris Stringaris, David Mataix‐Cols
Examining variability in Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention strategy use in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders 9 May 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Hallie Brown, Deanna Swain, Hye Won Kim, Sally Rogers, Annette Estes, Connie Kasari, Catherine Lord, So Hyun Kim

Children, Vol. 11, Pages 586: An Update to Biomechanical and Biochemical Principles of Retinal Injury in Child Abuse 12 May 2024
Abusive head trauma (AHT) is an extreme form of physical child abuse, a subset of which is shaken baby syndrome (SBS). While traumatic injury in children is most readily observed as marks of contusion on the body, AHT/SBS may result in internal injuries that can put the life of the child in danger. One pivotal […]
Kourosh Shahraki
Children, Vol. 11, Pages 580: Ultrasonic Evaluation of the Achilles Tendon in Patients Treated for Congenital Clubfoot: Comparison between Patients Treated with Plaster Alone, Achilles Tenotomy, and Z-Plasty Lengthening 11 May 2024
Background: Clubfoot is a common congenital deformity. The Ponseti technique, involving early corrective manipulations followed by applying long leg casts and Achilles tenotomy, is widely accepted as the preferred treatment. Rapid tendon healing after surgery has been documented, but the aspect regarding long-term tendon structure and properties is not known. Three cases of Achilles tendon […]
Luisella Pedrotti
Children, Vol. 11, Pages 582: Congenital Long QT Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A General Overview 11 May 2024
Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) represents a disorder of myocardial repolarization characterized by a prolongation of QTc interval on ECG, which can degenerate into fast polymorphic ventricular arrhythmias. The typical symptoms of LQTS are syncope and palpitations, mainly triggered by adrenergic stimuli, but it can also manifest with cardiac arrest. At least 17 genotypes have […]
Elia Balestra

Adolescents, Vol. 4, Pages 226-230: Exploring the Mental Health Frontier: Social Media, the Metaverse and Their Impact on Psychological Well-Being 8 May 2024
The emergence of social media alongside the creation of the metaverse marks two pivotal technological evolutions of our era, significantly altering the manner in which individuals engage, communicate, and understand their environment and relationships […]
Ileana Di Pomponio
Adolescents, Vol. 4, Pages 222-225: Decoding Adolescent Decision Making: Neurocognitive Processes, Risk Perception, and the Influence of Peers 30 April 2024
Investigating the neurocognitive mechanisms behind implicit risk assessment and decision making in adolescents is crucial for understanding the intricate array of behaviors typical of this developmental phase […]
Luca Cerniglia
Adolescents, Vol. 4, Pages 200-221: The Impact of Internet Addiction on Mental Health: Exploring the Mediating Effects of Positive Psychological Capital in University Students 26 April 2024
Introduction: The widespread use of the internet has brought numerous benefits, but it has also raised concerns about its potential negative impact on mental health, particularly among university students. This study aims to investigate the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental health (MH) in university students, as well as explore the mediating effects of […]
Girum Tareke Zewude

Youth, Vol. 4, Pages 661-678: Demographics and Fives Cs of PYD as Predictors of the Domains of Contribution among Youth in Nigeria 10 May 2024
In recent times, research has focused on positive youth development (PYD) amidst the deficits of youth. However, little is known about PYD and its potential to predict social engagement. Thus, this study aimed to examine the presence of the 5Cs of PYD (competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring) and its difference in gender and prediction […]
Temitayo Kofoworola Olurin
Youth, Vol. 4, Pages 647-660: Racism and Mental Health: The Moderating Role of Critical Consciousness for Black Adolescents 10 May 2024
This study examined experiences of individual, institutional, and cultural racism, along with critical consciousness (i.e., critical reflection, critical agency, critical action), and how they are associated with mental health outcomes for Black adolescents (N = 604; Mage = 15.4; 47.4% female). Consistent with previous research, we found that more experiences of racism were associated with […]
Elan C. Hope
Youth, Vol. 4, Pages 628-646: Black Youth Rising: Understanding Motivations and Challenges in Young Adult Activism 8 May 2024
Black young adults participate in activism to challenge and transform oppressive systems. In this qualitative study, we employed thematic analysis and used the framework of sociopolitical development (SPD) to explore their motivations and challenges to participation amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the summer of 2020 in the United States. Semi-structured interviews with 22 Black young […]
Alexis Briggs

All medical workers together: For better mental health and primary health care- Posters 29 April 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Volume 59, Issue 3_suppl, Page 1S-103S, May 2024.
Physical, psychological, cultural, and pharmacological factors influencing the treatment of patients in primary care settings 25 April 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Volume 59, Issue 3, Page 267-269, May 2024.
Harold G Koenig
Psychosocial effects of hidradenitis suppurativa in the literature: A systematic review 22 April 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Ahead of Print. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by painful, deep follicular nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, and scarring, most commonly presenting in the inguinal, axillary, and anogenital regions. This condition substantially decreases quality of life in affected individuals, resulting in higher rates of psychiatric disorders […]
Elizabeth Richards

Measurement of perceived pressures in psychiatry: paper-and-pencil and computerized adaptive version of the P-PSY35 scale 10 May 2024
Formal coercion in psychiatry is widely studied yet much less is known about pressures patients may experience, partly because of the very few measures available. The goal of this study was to validate the P-P...
Philippe Golay, Debora Martinez, Mizué Bachelard, Benedetta Silva, Alexandra Brodard, Jonathan Perrin, Nolan Pedro Fernando, Lou-Ann Renaud, Charles Bonsack and Stéphane Morandi
Item analysis on the quality of life scale for anxiety disorders QLICD-AD(V2.0) based on classical test theory and item response theory 10 May 2024
Anxiety disorders can cause serious physical and psychological damage, so many anxiety scales have been developed internationally to measure anxiety disorders, but due to the cultural differences and cultural ...
Hongqiang Shi, Yu Ren, Junding Xian, Haifeng Ding, Yuxi Liu and Chonghua Wan
Cortical activation for adolescent-onset minor depression and major depressive disorder: an fNIRS study 9 May 2024
While depression is increasing worldwide, some patients are diagnosed as having Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), but others are diagnosed with minor depression, however, the potential neuro mechanism is unknown.
Gaizhi Li, Ke Ma, Kathryn Rossbach, Ying Niu, Qiqi Li, Zhifen Liu and Kerang Zhang

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 205-216: How Moral Distress Contributes to Depression Varies by Gender in a Sample of Sub-Saharan African Nurses 6 May 2024
Although research has shown that moral distress harms mental health in diverse populations, information on potential moderators of such associations is scarce. In a sample of sub-Saharan African nurses, we examined the link between moral distress and depressive symptoms. We explored for whom and when such relationships may hold with regard to gender, age, and […]
JohnBosco Chika Chukwuorji
Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 188-204: “Once Again It Becomes a Friend in Times of Adversity”: A Qualitative Exploration of Interrelationships between Anorexia Nervosa and Trauma over Ten Years 30 April 2024
Background: The majority of research on the relationship between anorexia nervosa (AN) and trauma has been cross-sectional and quantitative. This study aimed to qualitatively explore how this relationship may shift over time. Methods: A community sample of nine women with a lived experience of AN and trauma were interviewed three times over ten years (1997–2007). […]
Sallee Berry
Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 169-187: Depressive Disorders and EU Labour Resources—The Problem of Lost Productivity in Highly Developed Economies 16 April 2024
Research has shown that mental disorders in working-age individuals are associated with a significant burden of disability, sickness absence, and presenteeism, resulting in lost productivity. This study aims to assess the impact of depressive disorders on the labour markets in the European Union countries, with a particular focus on the disparities between the ‘old’ and […]
Agnieszka Jakubowska

Psychology International, Vol. 6, Pages 603-617: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality: A Review on the Simulation of Psychedelic Effects for Treating Psychological Disorders 8 May 2024
Psychedelic therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a transformative approach to mental health care, much like how Virtual Reality (VR) technology has emerged as a potent tool in the realm of mental health. Hence, there is potential for integrating the benefits derived from both. This review aims to assess the current state of the art concerning […]
Mirko Casu
Psychology International, Vol. 6, Pages 590-602: Breaking Barriers: Unraveling the Connection between Mental Health Literacy, Attitudes towards Mental Illness, and Self-Stigma of Psychological Help-Seeking in University Students 2 May 2024
Despite the high prevalence of mental health difficulties during the period of emerging adulthood and the availability of mental health resources, young adults are reluctant to seek professional psychological help. A significant contributor to this treatment gap is the inadequate levels of mental health literacy (MHL). The present study aimed to investigate the association between […]
Katerina Koutra
Psychology International, Vol. 6, Pages 578-589: The Attachment-Caregiving Questionnaire as a Personality Inventory Sensitive to Psychological Vulnerabilities: A Pilot Study 30 April 2024
Evolution enabled the human species to form attachment relationships, where a caregiver looks after a needy attacher. In early-life interactions with a parent-caregiver, the child-attacher acquires adaptive durable information—the attachment dimensions—which become part of their personality. As such, the dimensions affect vulnerability to psychological conditions, but the precise nature of this link remains controversial. With […]
Marcantonio Gagliardi

Blighted phenomena: Learning to work with the dark. 8 April 2024
Blighted phenomena are understood as derivatives of dark, lonely, injured experiences—those that are often difficult to put into words. These phenomena can manifest in innumerable configurations in patients’ presentations and in the specificity of their developmental struggles and language. The present article aims to describe ways of working with the darkness of blighted experience, through […]
Intimate partner violence: Narratives of attachment relationships and linguistic analysis of emotional schemas through a quali-quantitative approach. 18 January 2024
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a concerning, widespread issue with serious health, social, and financial consequences. Previous studies highlighted the role of insecure attachment patterns in predicting IPV victimization. This study investigates attachment classifications among women survivors of IPV referred to antiviolence centers, as determined by the Adult Attachment Interview and compare them with a […]
Review of Reading French Psychoanalysis. 25 December 2023
Reviews the book, Reading French Psychoanalysis edited by Dana Birksted-Breen, Sara Flanders, and Alain Gibeault (2010). In this essay, the author discusses eight reviews of Reading French Psychoanalysis. The reviews considered are Cheshire (2010) in the British Journal of Psychotherapy, Forde (2010) in the Revista de Psicoanálisis, Glassgold (2014) in the Psychoanalytic Quarterly, Lefer (2011) […]

Leveraging natural language processing to study emotional coherence in psychotherapy. 18 January 2024
The association between emotional experience and expression, known as emotional coherence, is considered important for individual functioning. Recent advances in natural language processing (NLP) make it possible to automatically recognize verbally expressed emotions in psychotherapy dialogues and to explore emotional coherence with larger samples and finer granularity than previously. The present study used state-of-the-art emotion […]
Bridging the multicultural orientation framework with sexual and gender minority psychotherapy: A mixed studies systematic review. 11 January 2024
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) experience higher rates of psychological distress and seek psychotherapy at higher rates compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. However, few therapists are trained on how to provide effective psychotherapy with SGM clients. The multicultural orientation (MCO) framework, which has been linked to improved therapeutic processes and outcomes, may be […]
Validation of the German version of the Comparative Psychotherapy Process Scale. 30 November 2023
The Comparative Psychotherapy Process Scale (CPPS) is a 20-item scale which aims to capture technical features distinguishing cognitive behavioral (CBT) from psychodynamic (PD) psychotherapy (and vice versa) in two corresponding subscales (CBT and PD Subscale). Our objective was to validate a German self-report version of the CPPS regarding a previous psychotherapy session in a psychotherapist- […]

An examination of semantic performance in mild cognitive impairment progressors and nonprogressors. 15 February 2024
Objective: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and about half of older people with MCI will progress to AD within the next 5 years. The aim of the present study was to compare the semantic performance of MCI progressors (MCI-p) and nonprogressors (MCI-np). The hypothesis was that MCI-p […]
Processing speed in first episode of psychosis and first-degree relatives: A candidate endophenotype of spectrum schizophrenia disorders. 8 February 2024
Objective: The processing speed (PS) is highly impacted in individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP). Conducting family studies can help to determine whether PS can serve as an endophenotype of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), offering valuable insights into the prevention and diagnosis of SSDs. Method: A comprehensive cognitive battery, encompassing tests for PS, […]
Association between neuropsychological assessment and amyloid status in a clinical setting. 8 February 2024
Objective: Large research cohorts show robust associations between neuropsychological tests and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers, but studies in clinical settings are limited. The increasing availability of AD biomarkers to the practicing clinician makes it important to understand the relationship between comprehensive clinical neuropsychological assessment and biomarker status. This study examined concordance between practicing clinical neuropsychologists’ […]

Group identity modulates interbrain synchronization during repeated lottery contest. 11 January 2024
Overbidding in Tullock (1980) lottery contests is a robust finding in laboratory experiments. There exists plenty of evidence that demonstrates the effect of group identity on human behavior. This presents a viable avenue for mitigating or resolving the issue of overbidding. However, the impact of group identity on interbrain interactive mechanisms during lottery contests remains […]
Neurosciences tell us how to be adaptable, creative, and proactive agents in decision making: A pilot study. 7 December 2023
In organizational settings, the decision-making process plays a pivotal role and is interrelated with the capability to adapt to the context, that is, adaptability. In this study, the behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG) frequency bands (i.e., alpha, theta) and self-report correlates of adaptability in the context of decision making were explored on a sample of professionals and […]
Modulating the activity of right temporoparietal junction increased belief-based learning in an economic game. 7 December 2023
Decision making is fundamental to social and economic behavior in the presence of other competing intelligent agents. Such decisions require agents to learn about available rewards and punishments (involving reinforcement learning) and also to anticipate what opponents intend to do (involving belief-based learning). However, the neural mechanisms underlying belief-based learning are relatively poorly understood. To […]

EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1351-1368: Biofeedback-Based Proprioceptive Training to Improve Functional Prerequisites of Dragon Boating in Breast Cancer Survivors 11 May 2024
Breast cancer (BC)-related sequelae drastically impact the psychophysical functioning and quality of life of affected women. Adapted physical activity (APA) has proved to effectively counteract these impairments in a non-medicalized framework. In particular, dragon boats are able to promote body functionality, social interaction, and quality of life in BC survivors, but the literature on specific […]
Giuditta Carretti
EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1338-1350: A Method to Explore the Best Mixed-Effects Model in a Data-Driven Manner with Multiprocessing: Applications in Public Health Research 10 May 2024
In the present study, I developed and tested an R module to explore the best models within the context of multilevel modeling in research in public health. The module that I developed, explore.models, compares all possible candidate models generated from a set of candidate predictors with information criteria, Akaike information criterion (AIC), and Bayesian information […]
Hyemin Han
EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1325-1337: Caregiver Burden and Family Quality of Life in Early Intervention: The Role of Mothers and Family Confidence 8 May 2024
(1) Background: Because life events when there is a family member with a disability can affect the overall family wellbeing, contributing to enhance family quality of life (FQoL) in the field of early childhood intervention has become a priority. However, it is a distal outcome that needs other short-term outcomes to be addressed, some of […]
Pau García-Grau

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 490: The Role of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review across Motor and Cognitive Domains 12 May 2024
In recent years, new technologies have been applied in cerebral palsy. Among these, immersive virtual reality is one with promising motor and cognitive effects along with the reduced costs of its application. The level of immersion of the subject in the illusional world gives the feeling of being a real part of the virtual environment. […]
Maria Grazia Maggio
Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 489: Personality Functioning Improvement during Psychotherapy Is Associated with an Enhanced Capacity for Affect Regulation in Dreams: A Preliminary Study 11 May 2024
Background: Clinical case illustrations of patients with an impairment of personality functioning (IPF) have repeatedly reported that progress during psychotherapy is reflected by alterations in dream content. However, quantitative studies based on samples of psychotherapy patients are scarce. As a core component of both personality functioning and contemporary psychodynamic dream theory, the construct of affect […]
Simon Kempe
Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 486: How COVID-19 Affected Sleep Talking Episodes, Sleep and Dreams? 11 May 2024
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms of stress and anxiety and induced changes in sleep quality, dream activity, and parasomnia episodes. It has been shown that stressful factors and/or bad sleep habits can affect parasomnia behaviors. However, investigations on how COVID-19 has affected sleep, dreams, and episode frequency in parasomnias are rare. The current study […]
Milena Camaioni

Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 348-367: Self-Concept and Achievement in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 11 May 2024
Background: Understanding self-concept in individuals with intellectual disabilities is crucial for tailored support and interventions. The research question driving this study is: What factors influence the self-concept of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and how is it assessed? Methods: Employing a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, studies from 1993 to 2024, which used diverse assessment tools […]
Karoline Falk
Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 332-347: FASD: The Living Experience of People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder—Results of an Anonymous Survey 8 May 2024
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is considered a lifelong disability that has been framed with neurobiological descriptions focused on the brain. These are important features but fail to tell the story of living with FASD. By surveying those with FASD, this work expanded upon prior survey work which illustrated a multitude of early-onset physiological issues […]
Emily Hargrove
Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 321-331: The Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Disabilities: Validity and Reliability 23 April 2024
There is an urgent need for valid and reliable measures of physical activity (PA) participation for use among people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. This study involved adapting the Leisure Time PA Questionnaire for People with Spinal Cord Injury for use in individuals with disabilities (i.e., the LTPAQ-D) and performing a preliminary evaluation of its […]
Cameron M. Gee

J. Intell., Vol. 12, Pages 50: Seeing without a Scene: Neurological Observations on the Origin and Function of the Dorsal Visual Stream 11 May 2024
In all vertebrates, visual signals from each visual field project to the opposite midbrain tectum (called the superior colliculus in mammals). The tectum/colliculus computes visual salience to select targets for context-contingent visually guided behavior: a frog will orient toward a small, moving stimulus (insect prey) but away from a large, looming stimulus (a predator). In […]
Robert D. Rafal
J. Intell., Vol. 12, Pages 49: An Empirical Test of the Concept of the Adaptively Intelligent Attitude 30 April 2024
This study provides an empirical test of a previously proposed assertion that intelligence as adaptation has an attitudinal as well as an ability component. The ability component deals with what the basic knowledge and skills are that underlie intelligence, and how much of each one an individual has. The attitudinal component deals with how an […]
Robert J. Sternberg
J. Intell., Vol. 12, Pages 48: Parental Attitudes toward Gifted Students and Gifted Education: Attitude Profiles and Predictors 29 April 2024
In this study, an investigation was conducted into the types of attitudes that parents may have of gifted students and gifted education, and the predictors of these attitudes. Using data collected from 331 parents of students enrolled in a Christian faith-based school system in one of the eight states/territories of Australia, multiple analyses, including exploratory […]
Jae Yup Jung

The cost-effectiveness of mental health interventions amongst prison populations: a systematic review (research letter to the editor) 11 May 2024
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Aleix RowlandsonGemma ShieldsElise BlakemoreIniyah SulamanCharlotte LennoxRebecca CrookDavid HoneywellDaniel Pratta Manchester Centre for Health Economics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UKb EPIC Learning and Psychology Service, Doncaster City Council, UKc REVIVE Partnership, East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, Burnley, UKd Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Health and Justice Research Network, University of Manchester, UKe Centre for New Treatments and Understanding in Mental Health (CeNTrUM), Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UKf Public Health, Policy & Systems, Institute of Population Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, UKg School of Criminal Justice, Arden University, Coventry, UKh Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UK
Patients as educators in medical student education in forensic psychiatry: a scoping review of the barriers and facilitators 7 May 2024
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Leila ShardaMurwah YasirLouise Robinsona Medical Education, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UKb The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKc Guild Lodge, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
Using technologies to evaluate response style in the competency crisis recommendations for evaluators 3 May 2024
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Graham DanzerForensic Services Division, State of Florida, DCF United States, Orlando, FL, USA

Forensic Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 221-233: The Role of Coping Strategies in Children’s Repeated Suggestive Interviews 7 May 2024
Often in the forensic context, child victims and witnesses are interviewed several times, exposing them to suggestive questions and social pressures. The present study had the main purpose of verifying the effect of coping strategies on the levels of immediate suggestibility and on the Resistant Behavioral Responses (RBRs) of children subjected to repeated suggestive interviews. […]
Monia Vagni
Forensic Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 211-220: Ovarian Weight and Uterine Volume Index Are Useful for Age Estimation in Adult Women 20 April 2024
Practically, when only parts of an unidentified human body are found, age estimation with limited materials is required. The purpose of this study was to investigate methods for estimating age using the uterus and ovaries. Among forensic autopsies performed between January 2011 and March 2022, 211 uteruses and 521 ovaries of 322 women were used […]
Takato Murai
Forensic Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 202-210: Application of X-STRs for Forensic Identification in Mixed DNA Profile: A Case Report 12 April 2024
Autosomal polymorphisms (STRs) or Y-Chromosome polymorphisms (Y-STRs) are usually used for the study and deconvolution of mixed DNA profiles in forensic genetics, accompanying data interpretation with biostatistical evaluations (e.g., RMP, RMNE, LR). Sometimes, however, some mixed DNA profiles are so complex that autosomal and Y markers are not sufficient for correct discrimination and identification. In […]
Nunzia Ilaria Vacca

Experts' decision-making processes in Swedish forensic psychiatric investigations: A case vignette study
It has previously been demonstrated that decisions made by forensic experts can suffer from issues with both bias and poor reliability. The outcome of Swedish forensic psychiatric investigations can have a major impact on the courts' choice of sanction for a mentally disordered offender. These investigations are performed by multi-professional teams of experts, where each […]
Efficiency of psychological interventions in the prevention of suicidal behavior and self-injury in penitentiary population: A systematic review
Suicidal behavior is an important public health problem, with a high prevalence in penitentiary context. Nowadays, there is a wide variety of specific treatment programs, aimed to prevent suicidal and self-injurious behavior in incarcerated people. These programs show relative efficiency depending on the model of the psychological intervention applied. This systematic review evaluates the efficiency […]
Compulsory treatment in Portuguese-speaking countries: An analysis and comparison of the legal framework
Compulsory treatment involves the hospital admission of individuals with mental disorders in appropriate facilities through judicial decisions. However, limited information is available regarding the similarities and differences in compulsory treatment legislation in Portuguese-speaking countries.To analyse the commonalities and differences in compulsory treatment legislation in Portuguese-speaking countries, where Portuguese is the primary official language, including Angola, […]

Cocaine and the port: Utopias of security, urban relations, and displacement of policing efforts in the port of Piraeus
In large commercial seaports policing and security efforts to counter the drug trade, especially cocaine, do not appear to be effective beyond a mere displacement effect. In the port of Piraeus, Greece, (perceived) rising quantities of cocaine have led to calls for further securitisation of the port to curb illicit trafficking. This article will present […]
Individual and environmental contributors to psychological distress during imprisonment
People in prison bear a higher burden of psychiatric morbidity compared with the general population. This study examined the extent to which individual and environmental factors contribute to poor mental health during imprisonment. Participants comprised 1296 randomly selected adults in 15 Belgian prisons. Psychological distress was more common in women than men and peaked during […]
Origin stories: Framing 25 years of Dutch political discourse on child sexual exploitation by tourists and travelers
Sexual exploitation of children in the context of travel and tourism (SECTT) has been described as a serious and growing problem. This study critically analyzes political debates and policy measures proposed by the Dutch government between 1995 and 2020 to combat SECTT. To understand how SECTT is framed in Dutch political discourse, Bacchi's ‘what's the […]

Correction to “Gentrification’s association with police violence and the moderating effects of race” by Harmon-Darrow et al. (2023). 2 May 2024
Reports an error in "Gentrification’s association with police violence and the moderating effects of race" by Caroline Harmon-Darrow, Hyun-Jin Jun and Charlotte Lyn Bright (Psychology of Violence, 2023[May], Vol 13[3], 183-193). In the article, corrections to some findings were needed. For the Gentrification Revitalization × Race and the Gentrification Disruption × Race interactions (reported in […]
Perceived victimhood shapes support for interpartisan political violence in the United States. 21 March 2024
Objective: Understanding the drivers of political violence is critical, given the destructive consequences it has on the fabric of society. Prior work has established the importance of situational and dispositional predictors of political violence, such as search for significance and meaning and experiencing trauma. However, these predictors do not fully account for one of its […]
Sexual victimization of autistic college students. 18 March 2024
Objective: Researchers have demonstrated a link between autism and victimization, but less research has explored rates of sexual victimization among autistic college students. Informed by lifestyle-routine activity theory, certain features of autism may enhance vulnerability to sexual victimization and may lead autistic individuals to be targeted by potential perpetrators. Method: Using data from the American […]

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 402: Drinking While Stressed and Drinking to Cope Differentially Relate to Mental Health 12 May 2024
Excessive alcohol use, as well as drinking to manage distress, are known to undermine mental health. The current study examined the unique associations of simply consuming alcohol while stressed, versus using alcohol to cope with distress, with mental health during the early stages of COVID-19. Participants (N = 264) reported their alcohol use and use […]
Carley Vornlocher
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 400: Empathy and Coping Strategies Predict Quality of Life in Japanese Healthcare Professionals 11 May 2024
Burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS), also referred to as compassion fatigue, are undeniable negative consequences experienced by healthcare professionals when working with patients. As frontline healthcare professionals are essential to communities, it is crucial to understand their mental health and how they cope with negative psychological responses. This study investigated the relationships between burnout, […]
Kotaro Shoji
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 401: Hierarchical Constraints on the Distribution of Attention in Dynamic Displays 11 May 2024
Human vision is remarkably good at recovering the latent hierarchical structure of dynamic scenes. Here, we explore how visual attention operates with this hierarchical motion representation. The way in which attention responds to surface physical features has been extensively explored. However, we know little about how the distribution of attention can be distorted by the […]
Haokui Xu

Changes to our Editorial Team 11 May 2024
Addiction, EarlyView.
Web‐based intervention for young adults experiencing anxiety and hazardous alcohol use: Study protocol for an 18‐month randomized controlled trial 10 May 2024
Addiction, EarlyView.
Katrina Prior, Andrew J. Baillie, Nicola Newton, Yong Yi Lee, Mark Deady, Tara Guckel, Laura Wade, Ronald M. Rapee, Jennifer L. Hudson, Frances Kay‐Lambkin, Tim Slade, Mary Lou Chatterton, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Maree R. Teesson, Lexine A. Stapinski
Gambling participation and risk after COVID‐19: Analysis of a population representative longitudinal panel of Australians 10 May 2024
Addiction, EarlyView.
Aino Suomi, Jeffrey Kim, Markus H. Hahn, Nicholas Biddle

Tobacco use, trauma exposure and PTSD: a systematic review 7 May 2024
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Alina ShevorykinBridget M. HylandDaniel RoblesMengjia JiDarian VantucciLindsey BenschHannah ThornerMatthew MarionAmylynn LiskiewiczEllen CarlJamie S. OstroffChristine E. Sheffera Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USAb Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canadac Department of Psychology, The City College of New York (CUNY), New York, NY, USAd Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
Development of the social dimensions of health behaviour framework 29 April 2024
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Ryan E. RhodesMark R. Beauchampa Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canadab School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A systematic review of the studies testing the integrated motivational-volitional model of suicidal behaviour 16 April 2024
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Kenvil SouzaEdward M. SosuScott ThomsonSusan Rasmussena Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UKb Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Representing the experiences of charity peer leaders facilitating well-being interventions to their peers using a constructivist grounded theory methodology 13 May 2024
This study aims to generate theory that represented charity peer leader experiences, facilitating well-being interventions to two specific groups of people: new mothers and refugees. Part 1 of this study used in-depth interviews (n = 8) and phone calls with experienced mothers (called “peer leaders”) who had facilitated well-being interventions to new mothers. These interviews […]
Jenny Burns
It’s not just a game: social networks, isolation and mental health in online gamers 8 May 2024
Online gaming has emerged as a popular activity providing a social outlet for millions. However, implications of online game networks for mental health remain disputed. Concepts of bridging social capital and bonding social capital may help characterize protective factors within social networks. This study aims to examine the associations between social capital derived from online […]
Tyler Prochnow
Domestic violence against women during COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among Bench Sheko zone, southwest Ethiopia 19 April 2024
Domestic violence is an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual or mental suffering. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a ruinous effect globally, particularly in increasing the rate of domestic violence. Thus, this study aims to assess the prevalence of domestic violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors. A community-based cross-sectional […]
Gebremeskel Mesafint

‘Early childhood autism, Asperger type’, by H. Asperger (1982) 29 April 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. After his 1944 thesis, Asperger continued to write about autism, but none of these texts have been translated. At a time when autism spectrum disorder faces many challenges (e.g. the nature and measurement of autism), this text tells us more about the particular population that Asperger worked with. He […]
Kevin Rebecchi
Landmarks in the history of neurosyphilis: the neglected observations of Vincenzo Chiarugi 24 April 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. After the emergence of syphilis in Europe in 1495, it would take over 400 years to unpick the full course of the infection, including the involvement of the brain and spinal cord. This syndrome of mental and physical deterioration was called ‘general paralysis of the insane’ (GPI). Traditionally, the […]
Daniel Di Francesco
Historical and conceptual features of acute polymorphic psychosis: a myth of European psychiatry from bouffée délirante to ICD-11 acute and transient psychotic disorder 20 April 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. This paper deals with the history and epistemology of acute polymorphic psychosis. We undertook a comparative study of short-lived psychotic disorders used in different European countries since the late nineteenth century. The theory of degeneration offered a speculative basis to conceptualization of conditions such as bouffée délirante, cycloid psychosis […]
Augusto C Castagnini

In memoriam António Bento (1954–2023): Champion of the loveless homeless in Portugal, veteran member of Santé Mentale et Exclusion Sociale (SMES) in Europe 30 April 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
João Gama Marques
The community health worker experience and perception toward mental illness: A multi-settings cross-sectional study in Indonesia 29 April 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:The experiences and perceptions of Community Health Workers toward mental illness are vital for tailoring interventions, reducing stigma, improving access to services, and fostering community engagement in mental health initiatives.Aims:This study investigates the experiences of community health worker and their perception of mental illness.Methods:A multi-settings cross-sectional study […]
Marthoenis Marthoenis
Disease, illness, phenomenology and narratives 16 April 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Volume 70, Issue 3, Page 413-414, May 2024.
Dinesh Bhugra

Investigating the spatial and temporal variation of vape retailer provision in New Zealand: A cross-sectional and nationwide study
Smoking rates have decreased in Aotearoa New Zealand in recent years however, vaping has shown a dramatic upward trend especially among young people; up to 10% of young New Zealanders are now regular vapers. Importantly, the long-term health consequences for their future life are largely unknown. The accessibility of vape retailers is important, particularly in […]
The problematic nature of existing explanations for differential immigrant mortality: Insights from a comparative cross-national systematic review and meta-analysis
The mechanisms underlying the immigrant mortality advantage phenomenon remain unclear.We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the arguments about origin-country factors that might influence immigrant mortality.We find that most existing explanations for immigrant mortality differentials are problematic or insufficient.We identify non-comparative analyses and geographic aggregation as the two major obstacles in previous analyses. Empirical studies in […]
Discursive trends in New York Times coverage of Evusheld access: A case study in the social production of ignorance
English-language reporting on the continuing difficulties in accessing Evusheld reflects the marginalization of immunocompromised people in discussions about the public policy response to Covid-19. Moreover, the lack of available data on global Evusheld access, particularly in low-income countries, has emerged as a key form of nonknowledge that must be redressed within public health research. Through […]

When my neighborhood woke up: Knitting collective action in disadvantaged areas amid the 2019 Chilean uprising. 15 April 2024
October 2019 saw the birth of the largest wave of demonstrations to hit Chile in the last 50 years. Protesters, the length of the country, soon joined in, voicing a broad range of demands and driving what has been described as a true “awakening” at the local level. This local dimension of the protests—that is, […]
Clarification notice to “The geography of military occupation and its effect on Palestinian community cohesion, norms, and resistance motivation” by Penić et al. (2023). 15 April 2024
Reports a clarification to "The Geography of Military Occupation and its Effect on Palestinian Community Cohesion, Norms, and Resistance Motivation" by Sandra Penić, Johanna Ray Vollhardt, Karsten Donnay, Mai Albzour and Ravi Bhavnani (Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, Advanced Online Publication, Jun 22, 2023, np). The authors wish to clarify the relationship between […]
School as a contested territory for citizenship: An ethnographic study of illegal occupation and protest processes at a popular vocational education school in the chilean october. 15 April 2024
The sociopolitical crisis that flared up in Chile starting in October 2019 laid bare tensions in how different social groups understand citizenship and political mobilization. These tensions evinced clear generational differences coupled with the emergence of new forms of understanding and doing politics among youth. This article presents the results of an ethnographic study conducted […]

Education Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 517: Digital and Physical Interactive Learning Environments: Early Childhood Mathematics Teachers’ Beliefs about Technology through Reflective Writing 11 May 2024
In early mathematics education, the beliefs of the teacher are essential for facilitating the integration of technology into teaching mathematics. This study explores the influence of physical and digital interactive learning environments on the development of early childhood teachers’ beliefs about integrating technology into early mathematics classrooms. To understand the development of teachers’ beliefs, a […]
Maha Saad Alsaeed
Education Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 519: Frameworks and Models for Digital Transformation in Engineering Education: A Literature Review Using a Systematic Approach 11 May 2024
In response to the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid technological advancement, digital transformation (DT) has recently emerged as a key concept in higher engineering education. DT involves using digital technologies to transform educational and pedagogical practices to enhance the learning and teaching experiences, prepare students for the needs of industry, and foster innovation. Despite […]
Niels Erik Ruan Lyngdorf
Education Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 518: Gender and STEM Education: An Analysis of Interest and Experience Outcomes for Black Girls within a Summer Engineering Program 11 May 2024
An effective way to increase the participation of historically excluded students in engineering education is through informal programming that covers science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This study is part of a broader investigation conducted by Fletcher aimed at evaluating the programs offered by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) as part of the […]
Trina Fletcher

Concretization as a possible mechanism of nightmare proneness: Some theoretical considerations and empirical findings. 28 March 2024
Nightmare proneness, a disposition to experience frequent nightmares, has been found to predict nightmares independent of neuroticism, psychological distress, and trauma symptoms. One theorized mechanism of nightmare proneness is concretization, a hypothetical defensive style in which vague and unpleasant inner states are made more tangible. The possible role of concretization in nightmare proneness and nightmares […]
Nightmare types and suicide. 28 March 2024
Previous research has robustly documented the relationship between sleep and suicide, where many aspects of poor sleep quality, sleep disturbances, and sleep disorders have been found to predict suicide. Research has also linked nightmares to suicide. It is not known, however, if nightmare types (idiopathic, trauma-related, and complex nightmares [nightmares with comorbid sleep and breathing […]
Veteran treatment completers’ and facilitators’ perceptions of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and imagery rehearsal therapy for posttraumatic sleep disturbances. 13 November 2023
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and imagery rehearsal therapy are recommended cognitive-behavioral treatments. However, little is known about the acceptability of the treatments for veterans with posttraumatic sleep disturbances. This study was conducted after a pilot randomized controlled trial that compared CBT-I with CBT-I combined with imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) in a sample of […]

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Needs Conservatorship Due to Mental Decline, Judge Finds 10 May 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A judge found Thursday that Beach Boys founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions because of what his doctor calls a "major neurocognitive disorder...
APA Roundup: Depression & Loss of Joy; Long-COVID Brain; Mood Disorders & Suicide 9 May 2024
(MedPage Today) -- NEW YORK CITY -- Some of the latest research advancements in the field of psychiatry presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting this year included an LSD-containing drug for anxiety, psychiatric issues...
Fraudulent Practices Abound in Post-Accident Healthcare 9 May 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life, often leading to personal injury cases involving a range of medical professionals, from chiropractors to physical therapists, pain doctors, and personal injury lawyers...

Is this actually PTSD? Clinicians divided over redefining borderline personality disorder 12 May 2024
When Prof Andrew Chanen was a trainee psychiatrist in 1993, patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who had self-harmed were ...
Dr Chris Pagnani: Bringing Consistency to Psychiatric Care for College Students 12 May 2024
Chris Pagnani, MD, medical director and founder of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates in Philadelphia, explains the importance of offering college ...
Research: Most Psychotic Violent Offenders Known to Health Services | Mirage News 12 May 2024
UNSW School of Psychiatry's Professor Kimberlie Dean said that if services for those with severe and complex mental health problems were adequately ...

Bangladesh: Heat Wave - Apr 2024 21 April 2024
Affected country: Bangladesh Glide: HT-2024-000056-BGD Based on the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) data source dated 21 April 2024, severe to very severe, heatwave was sweeping some districts of the country where mild-moderate heatwave was sweeping over most of the districts of the country. BDRCS forecast monitoring report indicates maximum temperatures exceeding to 38 degree Celsius, […]
Kyrgyzstan: Floods and Landslides - Apr 2024 20 April 2024
Affected country: Kyrgyzstan Glide: FL-2024-000053-KGZ Since 20 April, heavy rainfall has been affecting the regions of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Talas (southern and eastern Kyrgyzstan) triggering several landslides, causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage. According to media, one person died on 20 April due to a landslide, while hundreds have been evacuated following floods […]
Rwanda: Floods - Apr 2024 20 April 2024
Affected country: Rwanda Glide: FL-2024-000064-RWA In Rwanda, heavy rains and floods killed 14 people in Nyanza District, injured 27 in Burera District and damaged roads, bridges and 123 houses since 28 April and as of 2 May. Several hectares of rice and banana plantation in Ruhango District have been damaged, according to local authorities. Heavy […]

9th Meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts (STAGE) for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAHN) 13 May 2024
Ninth meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts (STAGE) for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAHN)
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NCD Hard Talks webinar: From pockets to patients: Rethinking how we can reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for NCD medicines 8 May 2024
To prevent patients from paying too much out of their own pockets, we have to ensure equitable access to NCD medicines and technologies with affordable and effective financing.
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Introducing the ARIA tool – Indoor Airborne Risk Assessment 8 May 2024
This session, organized jointly by CERN and WHO, will introduce a new model designed to quantify the risk of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, alongside an associated online tool. This event marks the first in a series of webinars scheduled for 2024, aimed at exploring further uses of the tool across various […]
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Qatar and WHO prepare new Country Cooperation Strategy 12 May 2024
9 May 2024, Doha, Qatar – Yesterday, in Doha, the Ministry of Public Health concluded a 2-day joint workshop with WHO on the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2024–2030. The workshop involved senior officials from the Ministry of Public Health, other relevant ministries and agencies of Qatar, and representatives of WHO, United Nations (UN) agencies and […]
International days for nurses and midwives 2024 12 May 2024
12 May 2024, Cairo, Egypt – Nurses and midwives make up more than half the health workforce in most countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region. Today, as we celebrate International Nurses Day 2024, we also reflect on the many challenges faced by nurses in the Region. In the past decade, the density of nurses […]
On visit to Afghanistan, WHO Regional Director emphasizes support for health priorities and ... 12 May 2024
12 May 2024, Kabul, Afghanistan – WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy recently wrapped up a 3-day visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, following her high-level mission to neighbouring Pakistan with the Chair of the Polio Oversight Board and partners from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). In Afghanistan, Dr Balkhy met with […]

Disasters Forced 2.5 Million Americans From Their Homes Last Year 22 February 2024
Many of those displaced also reported food shortages and predatory scams, according to new data from the Census Bureau.
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U.S. Hit by Record Number of High-Cost Disasters in 2023 19 February 2024
There were 28 storms, wildfires or other disasters that each cost at least one billion dollars in damages, a sign of the growing economic burden of climate change.
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Biden Offers Aid to California as It Deals with Floods and Mudslides 6 February 2024
The president addressed the public via Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s speakerphone to offer aid from FEMA after a deadly atmospheric river hit the state.

Impact of yoga on the central and peripheral vascular function among desk-based workers: A single-centered trial study [version 2; peer review: awaiting peer review] 10 May 2024
Background The aim of this study was to observe and analyze vascular function in ‘prolonged sitting’, followed by a yoga asana routine and pranayama intervention. Participants in this study include those who work from desks in offices. The study required the participants to attend on three separate days at random, and they had to finish […]
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Case Report: Uterine artery embolization after dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to incomplete abortion in female [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 10 May 2024
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), a serious clinical challenge caused by incomplete abortion in female, calls for efficient and minimally invasive therapies to treat symptoms and protect reproductive health. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) has been discovered as a viable therapeutic strategy to treat DUB following an incomplete abortion. The existing information and clinical experience of UAE […]
Sagar Jha
Efficacy of POWERbreathe Medic Plus device on maximal inspiratory pressure, functional capacity and quality of life in coronary artery bypass graft patients: A randomized controlled trial protocol [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 10 May 2024
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a prominent cause of illness and mortality worldwide, with a significant amount of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries performed each year. It is a complicated technique that results in several clinical and functional issues. While CABG is an effective treatment, it comes with clinical and functional challenges, including reduced […]
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350 extra medical school places allocated in NHS training boost 12 May 2024
The Government has funded 350 additional medical school places in England for the academic year 2025/26 in latest step to deliver NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
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Medicines eligible for Northern Ireland MHRA Authorised Route 10 May 2024
Sets out medicines that can be moved to Northern Ireland to meet patient need.
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Child death reviews: forms for reporting child deaths 10 May 2024
Forms to help child death overview panels (CDOPs) assess the causes of a child’s death as part of the child death review process.
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Measuring wellbeing and going ‘Beyond GDP’ 9 May 2024
A new ONS publication out today, aims to give an holistic view on how society is doing, beyond purely economic measures. Here, Tim Vizard explores what we have done so far on Beyond GDP and outlines our next steps on this important work.
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Understanding the new income statistics for local areas: Different measures for better insights 30 April 2024
The ONS has been busy producing faster, more detailed statistics using new data sources. Providing clearer insights at the local level is an important aspect of this work. Ainslie Woods explains how our local income statistics compare and why they offer a complementary picture of local areas.
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Exploring findings from the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study 25 April 2024
In November 2023 ONS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study (Winter CIS) to gather vital data on levels of the virus in the colder months. James Tucker explores some of the findings and takes a deeper look at what they can tell us about ongoing symptoms and risk factors.
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Pregnant women in UK offered extra opportunity to screen for Edwards’ syndrome 10 May 2024
The UK National Screening Committee has recommended including a test for Edwards’ syndrome as part of the fetal anomaly screening programme for women who miss, or do not complete, the first trimester combined test.1The committee agreed that the quadruple test is accurate enough to be added to the antenatal screening pathway for Edwards’ syndrome but […]
Jacqui Wise
Continuous observation of patients at risk of self harm is often ineffective, finds safety report 10 May 2024
There is only limited evidence that the current approach to continuous observation of patients at risk of harming themselves when on hospital wards is effective, an investigation has concluded.1The report from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) said that sometimes healthcare providers get false reassurance from a patient being on continuous observation, believing that […]
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Health department lacks grip on spending and clinical negligence payouts, MPs warn 10 May 2024
Value for money checks over NHS spending are shrouded in uncertainty owing to audit delays, weaknesses in financial systems, and backlogs, MPs have said. The Commons public accounts committee also raised concerns about the level of money spent on settling clinical negligence cases, which hit £2.6bn in the most recent year.A report from the committee, […]
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Oral Microbiome Test Could Detect Gastric Cancer Earlier 10 May 2024
An oral rinse shows distinct differences in the microbiomes of people with pre-gastric or gastric cancer compared with controls, suggesting the possibility of a new tool for early detection. Medscape Medical News
What to Consider When Prescribing Lecanemab 10 May 2024
The risks and benefits of lecanemab therapy were highlighted at the recent American Geriatrics Society conference. Medscape Medical News
If at First Tirzepatide Doesn't Succeed, Keep Trying 10 May 2024
Treatment guidelines that advise stopping a weight-loss drug if weight loss isn't achieved by 12 weeks don't account for the titration required, investigator says. Medscape Medical News

A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema 12 May 2024
Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.
Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job 11 May 2024
Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.
Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans 10 May 2024
Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people.

Navigating the complex relationship between palliative care and MAiD 6 May 2024
On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole explore the intricate relationship between medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and palliative care in Canada. They focus on a qualitative study titled "Perspectives of Canadian healthcare leaders on the relationship between medical assistance in dying and palliative and end-of-life care services: […]
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Confronting the high stakes of incivility in health care 22 April 2024
On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Eve Purdy makes it clear what’s at stake when it comes to incivility in medicine. "It's very simple. Incivility kills patients, and that needs to be the single line of every healthcare leader responsible for managing and leading teams.” Dr. Purdy joins Dr. Sarah Kim and hosts, […]
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Diagnosis and treatment of anorexia nervosa in adolescent males 8 April 2024
On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole closely examine anorexia nervosa in male adolescents, a topic that frequently escapes notice. Their discussion highlights the disorder's prevalence, especially among high-risk groups like LGBTQ+ individuals and those from varied racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also underscores the severity of anorexia […]
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World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation 9 May 2024
Few enjoy having injections and if you have children, you probably like them even less when it’s time for their mandated vaccine shots.
No sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans, says WHO chief 8 May 2024
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of adapting to allow human-to-human transmission, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, urging continued surveillance.
Patients in Rafah ‘afraid to seek services’, WHO reports 7 May 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken “crucial steps” in preparation for a large-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah, Dr. Ahmed Dahir, team lead of its office in Gaza, told UN News on Tuesday.