Vitamin C, gut bacteria, and mental vitality: early findings

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In this small RCT, vitamin C supplementation improved attention and work absorption in healthy young adults with low vitamin C levels, alongside changes in gut bacteria and inflammation markers.

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South Asian survivors face barriers to childhood sexual abuse support

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In this qualitative study, mental health professionals identify gaps in trauma care for South Asian survivors of childhood sexual abuse: from long waiting lists to cultural mismatches in therapy.

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Only a swipe away: App-based support for reducing distress in university students

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This innovative Australian trial suggests that different mental health app interventions worked better depending on students’ distress severity. One size doesn’t fit all, but which apps should students choose?

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Alcohol use disorder and IQ: Does social context matter?

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Recent research suggests that lower IQ and cognitive performance link to higher alcohol use disorder risk, but education and societal factors can amplify or reduce this vulnerability, not genetics alone.

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From panic to progress? Focused CBT may help for panic disorder, but bigger trials needed

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This small trial suggests Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners might deliver focused panic therapy effectively. But with only 46 participants included in the final analysis, larger trials are needed to confirm.

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Black students face compounding racism throughout education

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Black students navigate interpersonal bias, institutional barriers, and microaggressions that compound pre-existing adversity. This research exposes academia’s role in perpetuating racial trauma.

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Building trust: British Muslims’ views on therapy

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British Muslims worry about judgment and misunderstanding in therapy, according to a new qualitative analysis of survey responses. The research shows respect and cultural competence matter more than matching client-therapist faith.

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Identity, place and belonging: The new cornerstone of school-based approaches to student wellbeing?

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The Connected Belonging model argues that schools should support young people’s relationships to their community, culture and peers, rather than focusing on individual skills like “grit” and resilience. Should centre identity and relationships in our work with young people?

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A global perspective on personality disorders: common, deadly and underestimated

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Systematic review of 60 studies found personality disorders affect 5.2% in high-income countries, associated with elevated mortality, yet excluded from global disease burden estimates.

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The joys of parenting autistic children

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Interviews with 80 parents found deep joy and fulfilment in parenting autistic children, with acceptance, flexibility and understanding unique communication styles key to connection.

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