Irregular sleep and a weaker day-night activity contrast may flag depression relapse weeks before it happens. Could wrist-worn devices become part of relapse prevention?
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Around 1% of adolescents have clinically diagnosable trichotillomania, but what role does shame play in how hairpulling connects to anxiety and depression? A recent study explores this largely overlooked question.
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A new Global Burden of Disease analysis links intimate partner violence and child sexual abuse to far more health outcomes than we previously counted.
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A systematic review of 22 million people finds several mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, are linked to higher acute coronary syndrome risk.
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Approach Bias Modification didn’t significantly beat standard smoking cessation care, but this may say more about the trial’s power than the intervention itself.
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Two new studies from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development cohort find that the younger a child is when they get a phone, the higher their risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep over the following year. For families whose children already have a phone, the most actionable levers are limiting daily use and keeping the device out of the bedroom at night.
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About 1 in 10 teenagers experience severe loneliness. A new 13-year study examines what this means for their future mental health and suicide risk.
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Does CBT really outperform other treatments for depression in primary care settings? A recent systematic review suggests patients may have more options than we think.
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A single dose of tocilizumab cleared inflammation in depressed patients, but did it ease their symptoms? A proof-of-concept RCT with cautious promise.
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A new study uses AI on brain scans to predict depression. The findings are modest, but the implications go beyond the hospital.
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