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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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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. Your research focuses on the factors leading to body-image concerns and eating disorders, as well as interventions for both.

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Your Guide To CAMHS Services

The London Psychiatry Centre

CAMHS services encompass a broad spectrum of mental health support for young people, including help to: Cope with difficult feelings such as anxiety and low mood Deal with unhelpful behaviours, for example self-harm, aggression, or eating disorders Deal with behavioural issues and developmental disorders Manage the impact of significant life challenges (..)

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ADHD in Women: The Silent Struggle and Misdiagnosis

Lightwork

Treatment outcomes for women with ADHD improve significantly with early intervention. Healthcare providers now recognize that traditional ADHD criteria, based primarily on male presentations, need adaptation for accurate diagnosis in women.

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Support for Women at LightWork Therapy: Empowering Mental Health

Lightwork

Postpartum Mental Health Support Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 women , requiring specialized care and support: Symptoms range from mild anxiety to severe depression Risk factors include hormonal changes and lack of support Early intervention improves outcomes for mother and baby Professional treatment combines therapy and support groups Women (..)

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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

Mad in America

Kids—especially teenage girls—are presenting with self-described Tourette’s, eating disorders, autism, and dissociative identity disorder (DID)—but suddenly, and in a way that doesn’t match how these diagnoses have previously been identified.