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A New Theory of Suicidality: Insight From the Perspective of 4 Fathers

Psychiatric Times

Fathers share their heartbreaking stories of loss and advocate for a new model of suicide prevention that emphasizes early intervention and awareness at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting.

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Member Spotlight: 2025 Spence Awardee Gemma Sharp on the Prospects of Eating Disorder Research

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Professor and 2025 APS Janet Taylor Spence Award recipient Gemma Sharp leads the Body Image & Eating Disorders Research Program at The University of Queensland. Gemma Sharp presents at the Centre for Appearance Research’s Appearance Matters Conference in Bristol, England, June 2024.

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Non-inherited genes affect children's development

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Science News from research organizations Non-inherited genes affect childrens development Date: May 7, 2025 Source: University College London Summary: Parents genes -- even when not directly inherited by a child -- may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report. ScienceDaily, 7 May 2025.

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Don’t Include Involuntary Commitment as a Treatment Tool in Seattle

Mad in America

A s someone who has experienced the trauma of involuntary mental health treatment, I am deeply concerned that the city of Seattle is planning to expand the use of this ill-advised intervention. I am a JLECBH community member, but the thoughts here are my own.)

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Digital Innovation for Community Mental Health: Meaningful Impact at Scale Webinar

Credible Mind

Learn new ways to engage your community, deliver early intervention that works and get ahead of factors driving readmissions and complexities tied to intersecting physical and mental health challenges. Tuckers team has grown patient portal usage from 24% in 2020 to over 80% in 2025. In the past 5 years, more than 1.3

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

Psychiatric Times

Early detection and intervention are crucial, as only a fraction of high-risk individuals progress to full psychosis. Assessment tools like SIPS and CAARMS help identify at-risk individuals, guiding early intervention strategies. Interdisciplinary cooperation and early intervention are crucial.

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Vaccines and Autism: A Clinical Perspective

Child Mind Intitute

In 2025, the CDC reported it was 1 in 31. Clinicians emphasize the importance of autism awareness, education, and early intervention. We need to get kids diagnosed as early as autism symptoms become detectable, Dr. In 2000, 1 in 150 children in the United States were diagnosed with autism.