Current reporting, research and professional developments across Clinical Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain is wired—even in…
Alexithymia is implicated in self-harm behaviors, including nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicide attempt (SA). However,, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying this association remain poorly understood, especially…
A single week of intensive meditation and mind-body practices led to measurable changes across the brain and body. Researchers observed improved brain efficiency, boosted immune signaling, and increased natural pain…
Depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents have increased in recent years, making the identification of modifiable risk factors important. Prolonged screen time (ST) and later chronotype may be independently and…
Psychotic symptoms, which affect a significant proportion of patients with bipolar disorder (BD), are associated with adverse prognostic outcomes. Currently, sex-specific patterns of psychotic symptoms remain…
Nearly 1 in 5 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) had comorbid obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) in ...
Legal questions come up in clinical care of autistic children and adults more often than many of us expect. A parent asks for a custody letter; a school requests documentation for services; a patient asks about…
Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by interacting with neurons in…
Several lines of evidence suggest that genetic factors underlie variability in response to lithium, although pharmacogenetic studies, particularly in African populations, are limited. This study aimed to examine the…
Background Depression is recognized as being linked to atherosclerosis and adverse cardiovascular outcomes; however, robust evidence from nationally representative cohorts regarding its association with myocardial…
A newly identified gene mutation may help explain why schizophrenia patients struggle to update their understanding of reality. The mutation disrupts a brain circuit involved in flexible decision-making, causing mice to…
Objective Differentiating major depressive disorder (MDD) from bipolar disorder (BP) is crucial for early diagnosis and targeted treatment. This study investigates speech, linguistic biomarkers, and machine learning…
When treatment options feel overwhelming, evidence is your anchor. This guide cuts through the noise with a clear, evidence-based roadmap for the most common conditions in child and adolescent psychiatry. From when to…
Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given caffeine after dark behaved more recklessly, ignoring signals that normally make them stop…
Objective This bibliometric analysis aims to delineate the evolution, current trends, and future directions in neuroimaging research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from 2000 to 2024. By synthesizing global…
Background Utilizing aerobic exercise prevails as a popular choice for physical activity, serving as the predominant exercise intervention for addressing depression. It is also used as supplementary therapy to…
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits…
Melatonin, a key regulator of circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles, is implicated in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). Emerging evidence supports its anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective, and…
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Research suggests that lipid levels may be associated with suicide risk. However, the specific relationship between Apolipoprotein B and suicidal ideation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the…
New fathers appear to have fewer mental health diagnoses during pregnancy and the early months after birth. But that early stability does not last. About a year later, depression and stress-related disorders increase…
Depression exhibits marked sex differences in prevalence and clinical presentation, yet its neural underpinnings remain poorly understood. This study aimed to identify abnormal brain activation patterns during cognitive…
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression, anxiety, and psychiatric-related hospital visits among users…
The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD—despite millions using it for those reasons. Researchers warn it could even make mental health worse…
Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, constipation, and IBS…
Background Trazodone, an antidepressant, has only been approved for use in major depressive disorder (MDD), but has demonstrated potent therapeutic potential in various conditions, such as insomnia and anxiety. It…
Background Suicide attempts constitute a significant public health emergency, with Emergency Departments (EDs) serving as a primary point of contact for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis. This observational…
Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of “sleep-like” activity…
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Researchers have discovered a surprising change in how cells produce energy in people with depression. Brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produced more energy molecules at rest but had…
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