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More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

NPR - Mental Health

At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens. (Image credit: Jos A. Alvarado Jr.

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Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced 'clinically significant depression and anxiety.' Among those most at risk, the analysis showed, were women, younger adults and people with fibromyalgia.

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Phase 1 Clinical Trial Launched Examines Safety, Efficacy of Stem Cell Treatment for Parkinson Disease

Psychiatric Times

A new trial is testing a first-of-its-kind stem cell therapy for Parkinson disease, using a patients own reprogrammed cells to restore lost dopamine function.

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Continuing antipsychotic medication during pregnancy associated with reduced risk of schizophrenia relapse

The Mental Elf

Shuichi Suetani and Sarah Thomas highlight new research from Korea which suggests that antipsychotic medications do seem to help reduce the relapse of schizophrenia in pregnant women. The post Continuing antipsychotic medication during pregnancy associated with reduced risk of schizophrenia relapse appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Study: Nicotine, Tobacco Use Linked to Teens’ ADHD Symptom Levels, Treatment

ADDitude

March 10, 2025 Teens with highly symptomatic ADHD face an elevated risk for using e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products, and that risk is likely diminished through the use of prescribed ADHD medication, according to a new studypublished in JAMA Network Open. 1 Prior research has established that teens with ADHD are more likely than their neurotypical peers to use nicotine. 2 , 3 , 4 However, this study is one of the first to longitudinally examine whether effective ADHD symptom manageme

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7 Ways to Get Through Your Midday Slump

Very Well Mind

We all suffer from a midday slump every once in a while. Here are a number of things you can do to overcome them and help prevent them in the future.

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How the Study of Muscarinic Receptors Is Transforming Schizophrenia Treatment

Psychiatric Times

In a survey capturing the lived experiences of individuals with schizophrenia on antipsychotic medications, 27% of participants reported that antipsychotics had done more harm than good.

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Innovation and Failure in Developing New Psychiatric Treatments

Psychiatric Times

Dennis S. Charney, MD, discussed the importance of trying and risking failure when studying new potential treatments, as well as the future of treating depression.

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Spring Forward: A New Season for Your Mental Health

Montana Psychiatry

Montana winters can be long and challenging. The cold, dark days can make anyone feel drained and disconnected. While the beauty of our state, from Billings to Bozeman, is undeniable, its understandable that winters extended gloom can affect your mood and mental health. But now, with the arrival of spring, theres a reason to feel hopeful! The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and with it, you have an opportunity to refresh your mental health.

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Potential clue about brain health from neck lymph node ‘brain bins’ – new study

Department of Psychiatry News

Scientists have found another clue about how brain health is maintained and how this might be affected by ageing and Alzheimers disease, according to a new paper.

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Much More on International Women’s Day

Psychiatric Times

Here is a message to the women all over the world who need uplifting.

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The Climate Change and Mental Health Forum 2025

Department of Psychiatry News

The Department of Psychiatry hosted the Oxford Climate Change and Mental Health Forum, thought to be the first of its kind in Oxford, bringing together a diverse range of researchers in climate and mental health.

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A Virtual Psychiatry Update

Psychiatric Times

To be successful, telehealth visits must come as close as possible to in-person appointments. One psychiatrist shares his best practices.

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Are Ultraprocessed Foods Addictive?

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could be one reason theyre linked with weight gain and obesity. … As recently as eight years ago, such a concept was highly controversial, said Ashley Gearhardt , an addiction researcher at the University of Michigan. She described being heckled onstage at a scientific conference in 2017 for suggesting that some ultraprocessed foods may act as addictive substances.

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February's Special Report: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatric Times

Discover key insights from Februarys Special Report on child and adolescent psychiatry, exploring overlooked diagnoses, new research, and the complex impact of social media on youth mental health.

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Not Sure Where To Go Next In Life? These Journal Prompts Can Help You Figure It Out

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

In 2011, Victor Saad, a secondary school teacher, decided he wanted a new career. At first, he considered getting an MBA. But when he reflected on what he really wanted from it credibility in the field and employment opportunities he started “thinking about other paths to get there,” he says. So Saad came up with a novel idea. Every month in 2012, he’d shadow a different business project that inspired him, from a creative studio in San Diego to a socially conscious menswear c

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Mouse-to-Mouse Resuscitation

Real Psychiatry

A couple of papers came out in Science 2 weeks ago on the behavior of mice toward their unconscious or dead peers. They have resuscitation-like behavior that consists of biting the face and tongue, clearing the airway, elevating the tongue of the unconscious mouse to revive them. Mice who were the recipients of this behavior recovered sooner than mice who did not receive these efforts.

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How Neuroscience Can Help You Wrangle Your Emotions

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

If meditation or journaling doesn’t work for you, you’re not alone. Psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross offers dozens of tools to help people manage their emotions more effectively.

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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of in the Bedroom

Very Well Mind

Its time to embrace your sexuality without guilt or fear. Lets break down what kink-shaming is, why its harmful, andmost importantlywhat you should never feel ashamed about in the bedroom.

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