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This Harlem pastor fights mental health stigma — and shares his own struggles

NPR - Mental Health

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing. (Image credit: Jos A. Alvarado Jr.

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The Editorial Demise of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics Is Bad News For Us All

Mad in America

T oday there is a substantial body of evidence that antidepressants worsen the long-term course of depression, a conclusion that deserves to be known by a global population and derives, in large part, from papers published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. It was in 1994 that the editor-in-chief of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics , Giovanni Fava, raised this concern , and for the next thirty years his journal provided a home for research and essays that collectively provided a sobering narra

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PET imaging confirms direct involvement of dopamine in cognitive flexibility

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility. PET imaging shows that the brain increases dopamine production when completing cognitively demanding tasks, and that the more dopamine released, the more efficiently the tasks are completed. Armed with this information, physicians may soon be able to develop more precise treatment strategies for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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In Schizophrenia, Nicotine Enhances Cognitive Performance by Improving Brain Network Function

Psychiatric Times

The prevalence of tobacco use in schizophrenia is over 60%3 times that of the general population. However, the reason for the high prevalence of tobacco use in schizophrenia remains largely unknown.

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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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'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too

NPR - Mental Health

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

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Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics: End of an Era for Independent Journals? An Interview With Giovanni Fava

Mad in America

W elcome to Mad In America Radio. My name is Bob Whitaker, and today my guest is Italian psychiatrist, Giovanni Fava. Before we begin, I’d like to take a few moments and explain the context of this interview. From 1992 to 2022, Dr. Fava edited the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. We will be talking about the importance of that journal and what may be lost now that the publisher, Karger, may be taking it in a new direction.

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When the Fog Doesn’t Lift: Targeting Cognitive Dysfunction in Depression

Psychiatric Times

Cognitive symptoms affect between 85% and 94% of patients with major depressive disorder. Despite this prevalence, cognitive dysfunction often remains undertreated and inadequately addressed in routine clinical practice.

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Feeling scatterbrained? 5 ways to focus your attention

NPR - Mental Health

What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions even when you have a lot of responsibilities.

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Rethinking Mental Health in Ireland: Why Not a Trieste-Style Approach?

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. It was written by Mark McCollum, a project worker at the Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre and human rights advocate. M ental health services in Ireland, like many parts of the world, are often criticised for being overly medicalised, underfunded, and detached from the communities they aim to serve.

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Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Its challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.

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Challenges in Treating Acquired Brain Injury

Psychiatric Times

Given that individual differences exist regarding the effects of brain injury and gaps persist in the treatment continuum, challenges arise in treating individuals with acquired brain injury. Addressing these challenges can improve patient outcomes.

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First therapy chatbot trial shows AI can provide 'gold-standard' care

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Researchers conducted the first clinical trial of an AI-powered therapy chatbot and found that, on average, people with diagnosed mental disorders experienced clinically significant improvements in their symptoms over eight weeks, according to new results. Users engaged with the software, known as Therabot, through a smartphone app and reported that interactions were comparable to working with a mental-health professional.

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A Love Letter to the Mad

Mad in America

I write this as I have been manic for 6 weeks. 6 weeks where no one has suggested I be hospitalized. 6 weeks where I have experienced tremendous healing, letting go of fear and replacing it with love. Frankly, its been the best 6 weeks of my life, as I have stepped into being me. And now, we are hours away from the Hope Moon (maybe youve heard it as the blood moon).

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James Pennebaker and the Power of Physical Markers in Social Research 

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Image above: James Pennebaker is a social psychologist and upcoming president of APS. Photo by Marsha Miller James Pennebaker has always been curious about people. He went to Eckerd College as an undergraduate in 1970 with the intention of eventually going to law school, but psychology quickly diverted his attention. There was something about it, especially social psychology, that intrigued me because it addressed why do we behave the way we do?

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I Tried NSDR for a Week—Here’s How It Improved My Mental Health

Very Well Mind

Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) is the practice of being deeply rested without being fully asleep. Heres what you need to know about NSDRand what I learned when I made it a regular part of my day.

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Anxiety and Burnout? These 5 Types of Rest Will Restore You

The Anxiety Guy

In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast , we uncover the five types of rest crucial for anxiety and burnout, and nervous system regulation. Anxiety isnt just stressits depletion. Without proper rest, your body stays trapped in fight-or-flight mode … Why Resting the Right Way Matters for Anxiety Recovery Not all rest is equal. You may be getting physical rest but neglecting mental or sensory needs.

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Unshrunk: A Memoir That Upsets the NYT and Which Freethinkers Will Love

Mad in America

Bruce E Levine writes a rebuttal to the New York Times review of Laura Delano’s book Unshrunk in Counter Punch. “ Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance , the newly published book by Laura Delano, is scaring the hell out of establishment psychiatry and its Big Pharma partners, who in recent years could count on the mainstream media to ignore books and films that cost them status and business.

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The Humanist Who Writes About Religion: A Relational Dialogue With H. Steven Moffic, MD

Psychiatric Times

A social psychiatrist who stays on the ethical way.

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2024 Cohort Reflects on First Year of APS Editorial Fellowship

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Image above: APS Editorial Fellows, clockwise from top left: Leyla Loued-Khenissi, Ivan Carbajal, Chelsea Boccagno, Aishwarya Rajesh, Kongmeng Liew. Ivan Carbajal Leyla Loued-Khenissi Chelsea Boccagno Kongmeng Liew Aishwarya Rajesh The first cohort of editorial fellows joined APS in April 2024, bringing their rich array of experiences and backgrounds to the program.

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This Therapist-Approved Motivation Hack Will Help You Get Your Goals Back on Track

Very Well Mind

Learn everything you need to know about the punch card trend, a creative and satisfying way to boost motivation and track progress toward personal goals. Heres how to create the cards and why they work so well.

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Sleep quality in eating disorders: new review finds significantly more sleep impairments in people with anorexia

The Mental Elf

Ellie Davis summarises a systematic review and meta-analysis that provides evidence that eating disorders are linked to sleep deficits, though the underlying factors and impact on treatment remain unclear. The post Sleep quality in eating disorders: new review finds significantly more sleep impairments in people with anorexia appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Filling the Gaps in SUD Care Coordination

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

A critical truth: We are not failing patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) because we lack effective treatments. We are failing them because long-term, sustained recovery often depends on what happens between and after treatment. Thats where care coordination comes in. SUD care coordination is unique because it requires navigating both medical and nonmedical systems, including behavioral health, physical health, social services and community-based recovery resources.

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

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Gemma Sharp presents at the Centre for Appearance Research’s Appearance Matters Conference in Bristol, England, June 2024. Professor and 2025 APS Janet Taylor Spence Award recipient Gemma Sharp leads the Body Image & Eating Disorders Research Program at The University of Queensland. The Observer asked Sharp a few questions about her research, her career, and her goals for the future.

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The Psychology of Cuteness and Why We're Drawn to The Adorable

Very Well Mind

Most of the things we regard as cute resemble human babies. Maybe were all just exercising our human drive to be nurturers, or maybe it's something else.

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Is behavioural activation cost-effective for depression in older adults?

The Mental Elf

Olga Lainidi summarises a recently Dutch RCT which asks: is behavioural activation a more cost-effective and accessible alternative to primary care treatments for older adults with depression? The post Is behavioural activation cost-effective for depression in older adults? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Synagogue Massacre That Never Happened

The New York Times -- Mental Health

They were two troubled young men, hurtling toward an atrocity. One was the grandson of a Holocaust survivor.

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Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

Research shows that children with intellectual developmental disorder have a higher incidence of mental health problems than other kids, but they are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for them. As many as 50 percent of kids with intellectual developmental disorder (often referred to as intellectual disability, intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD) are estimated to also have a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common.

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8 Common Conversation Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

Very Well Mind

Whether you know you're making them or not, communication mistakes can damage your relationships. Learn how to be better at conversation, one step at a time.

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Dispelling Misconceptions About High-Functioning Depression 

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Externally, people with high-functioning depression may give the impression of "managing" or "coping" with their symptoms and seem to be fine, even successful. Internally, they may be struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or low motivation. Read this blog to learn more about high-functioning depression.

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Diagnostic overshadowing in PTSD and autism: what do we know about trauma in ASD?

The Mental Elf

Sofiia Karnatska blogs on a systematic review of PTSD in autistic individuals, which provides some useful insights about effective assessment and treatment of PTSD in autism. The post Diagnostic overshadowing in PTSD and autism: what do we know about trauma in ASD? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Infection Presenting With Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Diagnosis and Management

Psychiatric Times

In this CME article, learn more about the common neuropsychiatric sequelae of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, the underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and evidence-based treatments and interventions.

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“What to Expect After Your AuDHD Diagnosis”

ADDitude

I thought I was well prepared for the news because I long suspected I was neurodivergent. Ahead of my evaluation, I devoured countless articles, peer-reviewed studies, and other resources on ADHD and autism. I became laser-focused on the barriers women specifically face in the evaluation process and was determined to advocate for myself. Nevertheless, a mixture of anger, grief, and relief washed over me when I was officially diagnosed.

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New Brunswick crisis phone line to close, woman says service saved her life

Global News - Mental Health News

A New Brunswick crisis hotline has announced its scheduled closure. For one woman who said the hotline saved her twice that's a concern.

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Sleep for Positive Mental and Physical Health

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Re-Affirming Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care: A Joint Statement on Psychotropic Medication Safety

Psychiatric Times

Joseph Goldberg, MD, discusses the recent joint statement on evidence-based medicine and psychotropic safety.

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Informing policy on AI in brain science and mental health

Department of Psychiatry News

Two researchers in the Department of Psychiatry contributed to key government reports on mental health for MPs and other policy makers.

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