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Recognizing and Differentiating Postpartum Depression

Psychiatric Times

Experts discuss the importance of recognizing that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) can emerge before, during, or after pregnancy—often influenced by factors like pregnancy intention—and emphasize the need for comprehensive, nuanced diagnosis and holistic care that extends beyond postpartum depression to include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress syndrome, and other conditions, ensuring timely identification and support throughout the entire perinatal period

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Exploring the differences in psychometric properties of commonly used self-rating depression scales across various populations in China: a quantitative systematic review

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 24 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Yan-Jie Zhao, Ping-Ping Gui, Jin-Jie Xu, Tong Guo, Jing Li, Jing Wang, Gang Wang, Linghui Meng

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Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, this low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption.

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Successfully Prescribing MAOIs for Depression

Psychiatric Times

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Subpatterns: A Deeper Dive into Attachment Theory

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in the Netherlands. It was written by Sandra Kouwenhoven , an expert by experience in the side effects and withdrawal symptoms of antidepressants and benzodiazepines. P sychological and relational issues often have their roots in childhood and are closely linked to the attachment patterns we develop early in life.

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What to Expect Before and After TMS Therapy: Results, Timeline & Real Patient Changes

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

If you or someone you love is exploring alternatives to medication for depression, you’ve probably come across TMS therapy. Short for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, this treatment has gained momentum for its non-invasive, drug-free approach to treating mood disorders, especially in people who haven’t responded well to antidepressants. But what are the real TMS therapy results before and after treatment ?

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Living With Health Anxiety: How to Stop Letting Symptoms Control You

The Anxiety Guy

Living with health anxiety can feel overwhelming, but health anxiety healing begins when you stop waiting for symptoms to disappear and start bringing them with you. Listen to the episode below to learn how, and enjoy. You Can Feel It and Still Do It: Living With Health Anxiety If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’ll start living again once this dizziness goes away,” or “When my chest tightness stops, then I’ll go on that trip,” you’re not alone.

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The 6 Steps to Catalyze CBT and DBT With Young Patients

Psychiatric Times

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An Approach to Making Sense of Psychiatric Research

Mad in America

A few weeks ago on the MIA site, Robert Whitaker analyzed a recently-published review of studies of antipsychotic use. The review concluded that there’s not much evidence that antipsychotics help much in the short term. Since they’re so commonly used, you’d think that the evidence would be pretty strong backing up their use. You might also think that anyone reading that review who prescribes antipsychotics ought to start re-thinking what they do.

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Are the Advantages of Telehealth Truly Worth It?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Telehealth has gone from a niche convenience to a mainstream solution. But as we continue to move past the urgency of the pandemic and back into clinics, hospitals, and waiting rooms, one big question lingers: Are the advantages of telehealth truly worth it? If you’re a patient, caregiver, or provider navigating this new healthcare landscape, this article will walk you through the benefits of telehealth, its limitations, and when it may be the right fit for you.

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Perinatal resilience: a protective factor or a misunderstood measure?

The Mental Elf

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. The post Perinatal resilience: a protective factor or a misunderstood measure?

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Autism Subtypes, Brain Connectivity Patterns Revealed in New ASD Research

ADDitude

July 22, 2025 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises four distinct subtypes, each with unique genetic patterns and traits that influence brain development, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics that also suggests that certain underlying genetic variations in individuals with ASD increase the likelihood of having ADHD. 1 “ Autism and ADHD are highly comorbid and share a staggering number of traits and symptoms, many of which are not reflected in diagnostic criteria for either co

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Does loneliness really cause us to die earlier?

Centre for Mental Health

Much has been written about the link between loneliness on health. It’s an issue that has attracted increasing attention, including from the World Health Organisation which recently launched an international commission on the problem. But one question has always proved difficult to untangle. Is it really loneliness that causes poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness?

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“It would be easier if they had a broken leg”: tackling stigma in occupational mental health care

The Mental Elf

New research from Finland highlights the messiness of collaboration between mental health and occupational services. This blog explores what gets in the way, and what could make return-to-work support work better. The post “It would be easier if they had a broken leg”: tackling stigma in occupational mental health care appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dr Mas Mahady Mohamad on Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

College member, Dr Mas Mahady Mohamad, Consultant perinatal psychiatrist at University Maternity Hospital Limerick spoke about perinatal OCD on Today with Claire Byrne Show on RTÉ Radio 1 on Thursday 25th July. Dr Mohamad explained that perinatal OCD is quite common, with 2 or 3 in every hundred women experiencing it after having a child. One of the main symptoms is repetitive, intrusive thoughts that are very hard to push away.

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Major Depressive Disorder Research Roundup: July 25, 2025

Psychiatric Times

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People with eating disorders say cannabis and psychedelics help more than antidepressants

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A massive global survey has revealed that people with eating disorders often turn to cannabis and psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD to ease their symptoms, rating them more effective than traditional medications. Surprisingly, common prescriptions like antidepressants were seen as helpful for overall mental health but fell short for eating disorder relief.

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Why Are College Students Struggling with Mental Health?

Zencare

Published on July 23, 2025 by Zencare Team. Let’s start with the facts: college mental health is in trouble, and the numbers prove it. More than 60% meet the criteria for at least one mental health condition , from anxiety to burnout. What’s behind it? A whirlwind of academic stress, identity shifts, financial worries, and social pressure that can overwhelm even the most resilient students.

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Complex Link Exists Between ADHD and IBS, Gastric Reflux, Ulcers: New Research

ADDitude

July 22, 2025 ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may cause several common gastrointestinal diseases, and individuals with ADHD are 63% more likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than their neurotypical peers, according to new genetic research 1 and a meta-analysis. 2 Together, these two studies shed light on the multi-layered relationship between ADHD and common gastrointestinal disorders such as reflux, gastritis, and IBS, offering support for the growing awareness of gut

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

The Mental Elf

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. The post Will standardised questionnaires improve CAMHS care? New trial says: not necessarily appeared first on National Elf Service.

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PTSD In Review: Treatment Insights

Psychiatric Times

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Prioritizing Mental Health on International Self-Care Day: How Teen Therapy and IOP Can Help 

Clear Behavioral Health

June marks the beginning of Self-Care Month, which ends with Self-Care Day on July 24. This awareness month highlights the importance of self-care and emphasizes that it’s something we can all practice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Research has also shown that self belief plays a crucial role in emotional well-being. When teenagers have a positive self-image, they are better equipped to handle stress and maintain mental health.

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Identifying research priorities for severe paranoia

Department of Psychiatry News

We talk to lead author David Sher about his paper, which aimed to establish potential research priorities for understanding and treating severe paranoia for the first time.

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Starting Middle School  

Child Mind Intitute

My memory of my first day of middle school is visceral. Everything on my person was either from Staples or a frantic Kohl’s run the night before. Clutching my freshly-printed class schedule as a lifeline, I rushed through the double doors to find my locker (no more cubbies for me!) and my friends. I was immediately hit with the smell. An intense mixture of body odor, Axe body spray, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy perfume, and ammonia.

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Therapeutic Applications of 3D Printing in Psychiatry: Current Status and Future Possibilities

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 22 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Tien-Wei Hsu, Ping-Tao Tseng, Yu-Chen Kao, Chih-Sung Liang

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Defining Postpartum Depression

Psychiatric Times

Experts discuss how perinatal mental health conditions—including postpartum depression, which is distinct from transient postpartum blues—require careful clinical differentiation, precise assessment, and individualized care, emphasizing the importance of expanding awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring early, multidisciplinary intervention to support patient well-being and functional recovery.

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Where Did All the People Go?

Mad in America

Editor’s note: This is the fifth chapter in a series on the history of Oregon psychiatry by Robert Nikkel, who is a former Oregon State Commissioner of Mental Health and Addictions. I n Oregon, there were 5,000 patients in its state hospitals in 1955. This was the start of what is known today as deinstitutionalization—the moving of psychiatric care out of the hospital and into the community.

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Metaphorical Brain Talk

Real Psychiatry

There is a current paper written by Kenneth Kendler on metaphorical brain talk in psychiatry (1). It is open access and I encourage people to read it. I automatically read anything written by Kendler because he is probably my last remaining hero. That is ironic given that he is only slightly older than me. If you are not familiar with his work there is a Wiki page that will partially bring you up to speed.

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The power of exercise as a recovery tool for PTSD

Sane Blog

Mindy Mackay had a successful career as an Electronic Warfare Operator with the Australian Army when traumatic work experiences left her struggling to function. Whilst doing rehab, Mindy discovered a love for jiujitsu that helped her rebuild her life. I spent six and a half years in the Australian Defence Force and was not in a good place when I medically discharged.

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Community Peer Review Initiative in Psychological Science Has Launched

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

PCI Psychology , an emerging community within the broader Peer Community In (PCI) framework that aims to transform peer review in academic publishing, is open for submissions. PCI Psychology​  serves as a free preprint recommendation service that supports subsequent publication of manuscripts in academic journals, as well as other dissemination options.

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Long Term Antipsychotic Use May Be Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Women With Schizophrenia

Psychiatric Times

Women with schizophrenia face increased breast cancer risks linked to long-term prolactin-raising antipsychotic use, highlighting the need for regular screenings and tailored treatment strategies.

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Developing and pilot testing a collaborative, locally contextualized supported employment program for persons with mental illness in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 22 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Aravind Guru, Abhinav Ajay, J Selv Savari Raj, Harini Kannan, K.R.

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Moving Beyond Misinformation: Fostering Informed Dialogue on SSRIs and Pregnancy

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

The recent FDA expert panel focused largely on the risks of SSRIs during pregnancy but ignored or diminished the risks associated with untreated depression in the mother.

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

The Mental Elf

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. The post The scars that shape the mind: childhood adversity and the risk of psychosis appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Trouble with Lived Experience: When Peer Support Compounds Trauma by Denying Abuse

Mad in America

A few years ago, before I became a therapist, I entered therapy for the first time. I had never taken psychiatric medication, never been diagnosed, and had never seen myself through a clinical lens. Although I had experienced a difficult and abusive childhood in Somalia, I came to understand that in my culture, trauma and childhood are not spoken about in the same psychological terms used in the West.

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PTSD Is Treatable, But There's No Holy Grail: Insights From Arash Javanbakht, MD

Psychiatric Times

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