Mental health
Custodial suicides in prisons are a significant and complex issue, affecting individuals behind bars and their families. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Palermo, custodial suicides are linked to untreated or inadequately managed psychiatric conditions, coupled with restrictive prison environments. The study aimed to
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A recent study conducted by researchers from Harran University and Inonu University Medical Schools has shed light on the prevalence of elevated suicide risk and suicide attempts among adolescent survivors of the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes in Türkiye. The study, published in the International Journal of Social Psychiatry, examined the role
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A team of investigators from Huazhong University of Science and Technology has conducted a study to develop and validate a user-oriented nomogram for predicting suicide risk in thyroid cancer patients. The researchers aimed to identify and intervene in a timely manner with high-risk subgroups. Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End
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Research on eating disorders (EDs) and their association with suicidal ideation and attempts has been conducted among Iranian community members. The study, led by Zoe Bridges-Curry and colleagues from the University of Louisville, found that individuals with ED symptoms, particularly binge/purge type, had higher odds of suicide attempts. The
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Research conducted by Skane University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, has shed light on the experiences of healthcare professionals in implementing Brief Admission by Self-Referral (BA) for adolescents with self-harm at risk of suicide. The study aimed to explore the challenges and benefits of this crisis intervention approach, which offers support
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A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has shed light on the potential use of electroencephalogram (EEG) microstates as biomarkers to identify non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). Researchers from the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University analyzed resting-state EEG from 102
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New research conducted in Turkiye has found that overtly experienced HIV-related stigma and microaggressions are associated with depressive symptoms among people living with HIV (PLWH). The study, published in Sexually Transmitted Infections, reveals that internalized stigma and shame-related coping strategies play a significant mediating role in this association. The findings
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A new research study has shed light on the critical relationship between health insurance access and mental health, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address racial and ethnic disparities in coverage. The study, published in BMC Health Services Research, utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to
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Research conducted by Duke University has uncovered a significant association between harsh parenting practices, maternal depression, and the development of executive function (EF) skills in early childhood. The study, published in the journal Child, explores the impact of parenting behaviors and maternal mental health on the development of attention and
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A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has investigated the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and depression. Researchers from Nanchang University analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2018 and found that MetS and its components significantly increased the risk of depression. The study
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Clozapine, an antipsychotic medication, is primarily used to treat schizophrenia, but its off-label use in other mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has shown promise, despite concerns about adverse effects like agranulocytosis. A recent study published in the Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi journal explores the
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Research has shed new light on the use of microbiota-based interventions, including probiotics, psychobiotics, and postbiotics, as potential therapeutic modalities for managing schizophrenia. According to a recent study, schizophrenia is a complex disorder that cannot be fully addressed by conventional antipsychotic treatments, which often struggle to alleviate negative symptoms, cognitive
