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IntroductionPostpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health concern. Moreover, research suggests that American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) mothers experience postpartum depression at higher rates than the…
BackgroundChildhood suicide attempts requiring pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission represent some of the most severe forms of self-harm and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. This study…
IntroductionImmersive and wearable virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology with growing potential to support assessment and intervention ifor autistic people. The methodological heterogeneity of existing studies…
IntroductionDysregulation of the autonomic nervous system has been implicated in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in laboratory studies of physiological reactivity, but it remains unclear whether self-reported everyday…
BackgroundPsoriasis is a long-lasting, immune-related inflammatory skin disorder that has been increasingly recognized to be a systemic disorder with significant neuropsychiatric symptoms.ObjectiveTo critically evaluate…
BackgroundAppearance anxiety has increasingly been recognized as an important public mental health concern, characterized by persistent concerns regarding physical appearance and heightened sensitivity to social…
ObjectiveMood disorder classification from neuroimaging alone remains limited by single-modality constraints and population-level heterogeneity. This study proposes a fusion-based machine learning framework combining…
BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, often—but not always—characterized by inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and deficits in executive functions…
We evaluated the potential association between depressive symptoms and work productivity loss among employed individuals with schizophrenia. This was a 48-week, prospective, longitudinal, web-based, observational…
Background While suicide rates have stabilized or declined in many regions, there is a concerning global rise in non-fatal suicidal behaviors (STBs) among youth, placing immense strain on mental healthcare systems. This…
Adolescence is a unique and vulnerable stage, and mental health problems and digital addictions such as internet gaming disorder (IGD) and social media addiction (SMA) are arising among adolescents. The current study…
(MedPage Today) -- "What you're seeing here is pure censorship." -- Steven Kahn, MBChB, editor-in-chief of Diabetes Care, after American Diabetes Association (ADA) leadership blocked a collection of editorials discussing…
Immune dysregulation may contribute to depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety through chronic inflammation, altered neuroimmune signaling, genetic susceptibility, and stress-related ...
(MedPage Today) -- Since 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has expanded health insurance to millions, protecting people with pre-existing conditions and strengthening America's healthcare safety net. But one of its…
People with BPD often have a biological predisposition to experience emotions more intensely and to be especially sensitive to immediate rewards. But biology is only part of the story. The ...
It’s estimated that 28.8 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with an eating disorder at some point in their ...
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of Texas Tech Health El…
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(MedPage Today) -- In 2008, The Washington Post reported on a devastating tragedy. A 44-year-old went into respiratory arrest following elective surgery at a physician-owned hospital in Abilene, Texas. The facility…
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For Black youth ages 10-24, the CDC reports a 36.6% increase in suicide from 2018 to 2021, and the Congressional Black Caucus found that self-reported suicide attempts increased by 73%. Signs of BPD ...
(MedPage Today) -- The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching the grim milestone nearly three times faster than the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic that is considered the worst on record. Data from…
Barbie died at the age of 48 from influenza-associated pneumonia during a family trip to Japan in February 2025. Her friend recently shared that in the three to four months before her passing, ...
(MedPage Today) -- Starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of fragility fractures in adults 50 and older, including hip and vertebral fractures, according to a large target…
Social media influencers jokingly promoting cyclospora infection to lose weight are encouraging body shaming and eating disorders.
Antidepressants help millions of people manage depression and other mental health conditions. They can improve mood, daily functioning, and quality of life. However, new research suggests that some ...
Americans are seeking treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression and trauma, only to find the mental health workforce isn't keeping up.
FDA clears Simtriyo, a first-in-class NDSRI and central nervous system stimulant for ADHD, offering new symptom and executive-function gains.
Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents is a common mental health problem with a complicated cause and increasing prevalence. Previous studies reported the impact of metals on adolescents with…
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