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Depression linked to physical pain years later

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain began, according to a new study.

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Music Therapy Paired with Mindfulness Exercises Reduces ADHD Symptoms: New Studies

ADDitude

May 21, 2025 Listening to music while practicing mindfulness exercises may improve focus, mood, and emotional wellbeing in people with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, according to two new studies. A systematic review examining the relationship between music and ADHD found that music listening activates brain regions involved in sensory processing, motor control, and motivation networks that are often dysregulated in individuals with attention deficit. 1 Traditional thinking suggests

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A Unified Call for Global Brain Health: Highlights from WHA78 in Geneva

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

WPA President, Professor Danuta Wasserman, posts a statement that will be presented during the WHO 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva, Switzerland (19-27 May 2025)The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78) is currently underway in Geneva, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the globe to address the most pressing health issues of our time.

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Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.

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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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How the 90/90/1 Rule Could Be the Key to Your Most Productive Year Ever

Very Well Mind

In this article, well break down what the 90/90/1 rule is, why it works, and how you can use it to stop spinning your wheels and start moving the needle. Learn more.

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A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Nearly 100 neurology experts collaborated on the creation of a new method of evaluating patients with traumatic brain injuries.

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Forest management can influence health benefits

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale study demonstrates how specific forest characteristics -- such as canopy density and tree species diversity -- can affect various health outcomes.

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6 Behavioral Parent Training Programs for ADHD Families

ADDitude

Parent behavior training is one of the best-kept secrets in ADHD management. This evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents with ADHD is highly effective, yet it is scarcely mentioned by clinicians. As many as 62% of kids with ADHD receive a diagnosis and a prescription for medication without a recommendation for any type of parent behavior training or family therapy, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Promoting Mental Health Through Media: Messages From the APA Annual Meeting

Psychiatric Times

Mena Mirhom, MD, the Psychiatric Times Media & Psychiatry Section Editor, discusses media training for psychiatry fellows, enhancing their skills to effectively communicate and combat misinformation.

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Mentalisation-based therapy for anti-social personality disorder shows promise in rare prison-based trial

The Mental Elf

RCTs are rare in prison settings, but today, Tom Stephenson and Danny Whiting blog about a new rigorous trial that provides grounds for therapeutic optimism. The post Mentalisation-based therapy for anti-social personality disorder shows promise in rare prison-based trial appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Study Finds Zuranolone Effective for Anhedonia in Patients With PPD

Psychiatric Times

Poster presented at the APA Annual Meeting finds zuranolone effective for anhedonia associated with PPD.

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Treatments, and Hope for Recovery

My Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people across the world, including many here in Florida. Characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, bipolar disorder can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. At My Psychiatrist, we are committed to helping individuals understand this condition, manage its symptoms, and find stability through compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH, Explores SRIs at APA Annual Meeting

Psychiatric Times

Dr Nassir Ghaemi explores the long-term effects and safety of serotonin reuptake inhibitors, revealing benefits and potential risks.

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Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Retirement Communities

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Floridas retirement communities have become essential centers for addressing the growing mental health challenges tied to senior loneliness. With 15-20% of Floridas older adults experiencing depression and 10-15% facing anxiety, these communities are embracing comprehensive strategies that blend social engagement, professional behavioral health care, and innovative interventions to enhance well-being and resilience.

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New Delirium Guidelines Discussed at APA Annual Meeting

Psychiatric Times

John J. Miller, MD, discusses the updates to the delirium practice guidelines with Mark A.

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Waterloo sunrise: A ten-year journey from shadows to light

Centre for Mental Health

Saturday 20 June 2015. Its daybreak, or thereabouts. A bright, clear morning. And I am sitting on a bench by the Thames, somewhere between the grey and brutal South Bank Centre and the skate park, now silent. Theres not a single person to be seen. The spilled yellow of the sun pushes against the backs of my eyes. I squint at a red bus as it trundles along Waterloo Bridge.

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Court Gives Approval of Settlement Providing Better Mental Health Care for Iowa Children

Mad in America

from KCRG.org : On Friday, a federal court gave its approval of a settlement agreement in a lawsuit against the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) director. According to a release from Iowa HHS, the 2023 lawsuit was filed on behalf of Medicaid-eligible children. The lawsuit argues Iowa HHS denied children struggling with mental illness timely access to intensive community services, resulting in unnecessary institutionalization and harm, as stated in the release.

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A Different Image of Problematic Drinking

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Aimed at integrating cutting-edge psychological science into the classroom, columns about teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science offer advice and how-to guidance about teaching a particular area of research or topic in psychological science that has been the focus of an article in the APS journal Current Directions in Psychological Science.

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Family Traditions and the Inheritance of “Madness”

Mad in America

I n many families, traditions are cherished as the glue that binds generations. Theyre passed down like heirlooms: recipes, rituals, phrases, and valuesshared touchstones that offer identity and continuity. But not all traditions are benign. Some are invisible threads of control, shame, and conditional love. Some traditions, quietly handed down, teach us not how to live, but how to comply, how to hide, how to endure.

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9 Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Science seldom works in straight lines. Sometimes its applied to solve specific problems: Lets put people on the moon; we need a Covid vaccine. Much of the time its basic, aimed at understanding, say, cell division or the physics of cloud formation, with the hope that somehow, someday the knowledge will prove useful. Basic science is applied science that hasnt been applied yet. … Dr.

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Why Are Black Parents Concerned About Medication Treatment?

Child Mind Intitute

I am deeply concerned that mental health services will rely too heavily on medication rather than seeking the root cause. This sentiment expressed by a participant in a recent study that explores the views and experiences of Black families and young adults seeking mental health care reflects a common concern within the Black community. The study , conducted by the Child Mind Institute in partnership with The Steve Fund, included a nationally representative survey of 1,000 Black parents seeking