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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a multifaceted disorder encompassing a family of syndromes attributable to, or exacerbated by, gastroesophageal reflux that impart morbidity, mainly through troublesome symptoms. Major GERD phenotypes […]
» Read morePsychiatry has witnessed a new wave of approaches to clinical phenotyping and the study of psychopathology, including the US National Institute of Mental Health’s Research Domain Criteria, clinical staging, network […]
» Read moreAlcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of global disease burden. Chronic, heavy use increases the likelihood of alcohol withdrawal symptoms and associated secondary outcomes of alcohol craving and […]
» Read moreDeaths by suicide can increase during infectious disease outbreaks. This study analysed suspected suicide rates in 2020 relative to 2015-19 to assess any early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]
» Read moreChildren exposed to severe, chronic stress are vulnerable to mental and physical health problems across the lifespan. To explain how these problems develop, the neuroimmune network hypothesis suggests that early-life […]
» Read moreWith advances in medical treatment and an aging population, there is an increasing global burden of advanced and life-limiting illnesses. Individuals living with these conditions may experience substantial distress related […]
» Read morePatients with functional somatic disorders (FSDs) are commonly encountered in clinical practice and are often considered difficult to treat. This article summarizes recent advances in the understanding of these disorders […]
» Read moreAfter remission, antidepressants are often taken long term to prevent depressive relapse or recurrence. Whether psychological interventions can be a viable alternative or addition to antidepressants remains unclear.To compare the […]
» Read moreChildren and young people with intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism) experience higher rates of mental health problems, including depression, than their typically developing peers. Although international guidelines suggest […]
» Read moreWe assessed the clinical utility of the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) as a screen for emotional and behavioural difficulties in 626 children and young people with intellectual disability. […]
» Read moreRisk assessments are a central component of mental health care. Few national studies have been done in the UK on risk assessment tools used in mental health services. We aimed […]
» Read moreBoth bullying victimization and perpetration were associated with depression, social phobia, physical and psychological child abuse and Internet addiction in Lebanon. The prevalence of bullying in Lebanon is alarming, with […]
» Read moreThe Zero Suicide framework is a system-wide approach to prevent suicides in health services. It has been implemented worldwide but has a poor evidence-base of effectiveness.To evaluate the effectiveness of […]
» Read moreIn the treatment of psychosis, agitation and aggression in Alzheimer’s disease, guidelines emphasise the need to ‘use the lowest possible dose’ of antipsychotic drugs, but provide no information on optimal […]
» Read moreLoneliness is experienced by a third of older adults in the UK and is a modifiable potential risk factor for depressive symptoms. It is unclear how the association between loneliness […]
» Read moreTo evaluate the association between pregravid use of a variety of contraceptive methods and subsequent fecundability.Prospective cohort study.Denmark and North America, 2007-19.17 954 women who had tried to conceive for up […]
» Read moreTo evaluate the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) for screening to detect major depression in pregnant and postpartum women.Individual participant data meta-analysis.Medline, Medline In-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citations, PsycINFO, and […]
» Read moreElectronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) for smoking cessation remain controversial.To evaluate e-cigarettes with individual counseling for smoking cessation.A randomized clinical trial enrolled adults motivated to quit smoking from November 2016 to September […]
» Read moreAdolescence is a peak time for the onset of psychiatric disorders, with anxiety disorders being the most common and affecting as many as 30% of youths. A core feature of […]
» Read moreMental health care for women includes decision support to prepare for major life events, including preconception planning for treatment during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The authors discuss contraceptive choices […]
» Read moreResistance to pharmacological agents is commonly encountered in the treatment of acute episodes of mania. In contemporary practice guidelines, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), once a widely used standalone intervention for mania, […]
» Read moreAdults often have difficulty instilling eye drops in their own eyes, but little has been documented about the difficulties experienced by parents when administering eye drops to their young children, […]
» Read moreMedia coverage of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) ranges from providing helpful education to displaying graphic images. We offer the first research-informed, consensus-based guidelines for the responsible reporting and depicting of NSSI […]
» Read moreIntellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and psychiatric disorders frequently co-occur. Although each has been associated with negative outcomes, their combined effect has rarely been studied.To examine the likelihood of five […]
» Read moreComorbid physical conditions may be more common in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than other people.To identify what is and what is not known about comorbid physical conditions in […]
» Read moreUnderstanding the time-varying association of pre-migration and post-migration stressors in refugees’ mental health could help in designing tailored health promotion services at different resettlement stages and improving the efficiency of […]
» Read moreThis analysis identifies the significant problem of ambiguity, variation and vagueness in relation to the intervention described as ‘psychotherapy’. Its purpose is to raise international awareness of this problem and […]
» Read moreThe goal of this study was to examine the impact of substance use disorder on the risk of hospitalization, complications, and mortality among adult patients diagnosed as having COVID-19.The authors […]
» Read moreIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staff using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and […]
» Read moreIsrael hosts nearly 70,000 migrant careworkers. Migrant careworkers work and live with populations extremely vulnerable to the novel Coronavirus, including the elderly and people with pre-existing physical conditions. This rapid […]
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