Clinical PsychologyApr 21, 2026
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Clinical PsychologyApr 20, 2026
Pre-/pro and synbiotics on anxiety and depression symptoms: a GRADE assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background The influence of pre-/pro-/synbiotics on depressive and anxiety symptoms remains ambiguous. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the impact of these interventions on mental health outcomes…
Clinical PsychologyApr 19, 2026
Trump signs order to expand access to psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to certain psychedelic substances for the ...
Clinical PsychologyApr 17, 2026
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Clinical PsychologyApr 15, 2026
The surprising reason you’re so productive one day and not the next
Feeling mentally “on” isn’t just in your head—it can significantly boost what you accomplish. Researchers found that sharper thinking on a given day leads people to set bigger goals and actually follow through. That edge…
Clinical PsychologyApr 15, 2026
Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 38%
A lifetime of mental stimulation—like reading, writing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain as we age. People with the highest levels of cognitive enrichment had a much lower risk of Alzheimer’s and…
Clinical PsychologyApr 15, 2026
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and patient-reported adverse effects: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan
Antidepressant prescribing practices and Adverse-effect profiles are poorly characterised in Pakistan, highlighting the need for systematic evaluation. This study aimed to assess prescribing patterns, validate the Urdu…
Clinical PsychologyApr 11, 2026
Unraveling links between lifestyle behaviors and depressive symptoms: a network analysis using NHANES 2007–2018 data
Objective Implementing effective interventions targeting specific depressive symptoms is essential for reducing the overall burden of depression. Our study employed network analysis to explore the complex…
Clinical PsychologyApr 9, 2026
Brain study reveals hidden link between autism and ADHD
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 9, 2026
Alexithymia and self-harm in depressed adolescents: the mediating role of resting-state functional connectivity of the ventral hippocampal-fusiform gyrus
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 7, 2026
Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 7, 2026
Association of screen time and chronotype with depression and anxiety symptoms among Chinese adolescents
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 7, 2026
Sex differences in prevalence and clinical correlates for psychotic symptoms in first-episode drug-naïve patients with bipolar disorder: a cross-sectional study
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 6, 2026
Personality Disorder May Delay Treatment in OCD
Nearly 1 in 5 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) had comorbid obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) in ...
Clinical PsychologyApr 6, 2026
When Autism Meets the Legal System: A Clinician’s Guide
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 4, 2026
These overlooked brain cells may control fear and PTSD
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 4, 2026
Genetic predictors of lithium response in an ethiopian cohort of patients with bipolar disorder
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 4, 2026
Depression and the risk of myocardial infarction: evidence from a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2005–2020
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 3, 2026
A gene mutation may trap the brain in the wrong reality in schizophrenia patients
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 2, 2026
Speech analysis for differentiating bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder during euthymic states
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…
Clinical PsychologyApr 1, 2026
What Works in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Guide to Evidence-Based Treatments
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 31, 2026
Coffee at night may increase risky behavior, especially in women
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 31, 2026
Global scientific trends on neuroimaging in obsessive-compulsive disorder in the early twenty-first century: a bibliometric analysis and visualization analysis
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 30, 2026
Efficacy of aerobic exercise as a combination therapy for depression compared to standardized therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 29, 2026
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 29, 2026
Alterations in serum melatonin, IL-6 and BDNF levels and their clinical correlations in first-episode major depressive disorder
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 27, 2026
The Subtle Art of Spiritual Integration in Psychotherapy
Source: ENeems / Shutterstock / Used with permission. Today, I share new findings from the Enhancing Practice-Based Evidence for ...
Clinical PsychologyMar 27, 2026
Association between Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and suicidal ideation: a cross-sectional study and Mendelian randomization analysis
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 25, 2026
Fathers face rising depression risk a year after baby arrives
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…
Clinical PsychologyMar 25, 2026
Divergent prefrontal activation between genders in depression during verbal fluency task: evidence from a large-scale fNIRS study
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…