Feeding the mind: early signs that keto could help with bipolar disorder

Emerging research into the effects of a ketogenic diet have reported neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory mechanisms along with a positive metabolic effect

This pilot study explored how a ketogenic diet affects mood, metabolic health, and brain chemistry in people with bipolar disorder. The results are early, but they offer food for thought.

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GLP-1 receptor agonists and the brain: could these medications boost more than metabolism?

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GLP1 drugs are already used to treat diabetes and support weight loss, but do they have any impact on mental health? This new meta-analysis looks at the evidence from 80 clinical trials.

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Collaborative care for depression: what are the key components?

Collaborative care is a complex intervention for chronic disease that has been shown to be significantly more effective for depression than usual care. Yet, implementation in routine practice is rare.

Despite strong evidence, collaborative care remains underused in the NHS. This blog explores new findings that highlight which components of the model are most effective in reducing depression symptoms.

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One therapy, many disorders: the strengths and limitations of CBT across mental health conditions

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CBT is a cornerstone of mental health care, but how well does it really work across different disorders? This massive new meta-analysis offers some answers and raises new questions.

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Talking about suicide in psychosis: does a targeted therapy make a difference?

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People with psychosis face unique risks around suicide, but most treatments aren’t designed with them in mind. This new RCT tested a targeted therapy that tackles those specific challenges. So what did it find?

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GenAI chatbots can treat clinical level mental health symptoms

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With NHS services under strain, digital therapies are attracting more attention. This new study tested a generative AI chatbot in a national RCT and found significant clinical improvements. But are we ready for AI to join the therapy team?

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Perinatal resilience: a protective factor or a misunderstood measure?

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More than 1 in 5 women experience mental health difficulties during pregnancy or after birth. Could boosting resilience help prevent mental health problems during and after pregnancy? This systematic review investigates the evidence, limitations, and implications for practice.

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The rhythm of wellbeing: What nearly 1 million observations reveal about mood, time, and mental health

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Is there scientific truth behind the idea that things “feel better in the morning”? This new study analysed nearly 1 million responses from 49,000 people to find out how time of day, week, and year shape our mental health.

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Will standardised questionnaires improve CAMHS care? New trial says: not necessarily

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Referrals to CAMHS have skyrocketed, but are we getting any better at diagnosing youth mental health problems? Could standardised diagnostic tools like the DAWBA help? A new RCT suggests the answer is more complicated than expected.

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The scars that shape the mind: childhood adversity and the risk of psychosis

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Emotional abuse in childhood was linked to a more than 3.5x greater chance of developing psychosis later in life. This comprehensive new meta-analysis explores the role of early trauma, sex differences, and symptom onset timing in psychosis risk.

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