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Psilocybin Plus SSRIs for Treatment-Resistant Major Depression
Do SSRIs impact on the antidepressant efficacy of psilocybin? Researchers performed an open-label trial of single-dose psilocybin in patients with TRD who were taking SSRIs.
Meta-Analysis of Adjunctive TMS in Treatment-Resistant Major Depression
Adjunctive rTMS for treatment-resistant depression? Researchers performed a meta-analysis of 19 randomized sham-controlled trials.
Cannabis Use Disorder and Schizophrenia in Males Versus Females
What is the association between cannabis use disorders and schizophrenia? Researchers used a nationwide register-based cohort study to investigate these associations.
Prevalence and Correlates of Sleep Disorders in First-Episode Psychosis
Researchers investigated the prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders in patients with first-episode psychosis.
Clinical Trial Explores Relationships Between Psychopathology, Suicidal Ideation, and Sleep Problems in First-Episode Psychosis
According to recent research, sleep problems were a common symptom in a large study of patients with first-episode psychosis.
Analyzing SSRIs and Gut Microbiota in Major Depressive Disorder
What is the association between the gut microbiome and response to SSRIs in patients with depression?
ADHD, Medication, and Height
Doctor, how will this medication affect my child’s growth? Researchers performed a register-based study of ADHD, ADHD medication, and height.
Sleep and Schizophrenia: Test Your Knowledge
Test your knowledge on the latest research in sleep issues and schizophrenia.
Clozapine-Induced Weight Gain: Is It Dependent on Dose?
Check out the evidence for a modest effect over 1 year of clozapine dose on weight.
Pregnancy Complications, Neonatal Characteristics, and Bipolar Disorder in Offspring
Gestational and neonatal risk factors for bipolar disorder? Researchers investigated these associations in a nationwide cohort with register-based data.
Obesity and Metabolism in First-Episode Major Depression
Metabolic mediators of anxious depression? Researchers investigated metabolic correlates of overweight/obesity in patients with MDD.
Can Stress Cause a Relapse of Psychosis?
Researchers used an observational cohort study to investigate a potential causal association.
Sleep Problems, Suicidal Ideation, and Psychopathology in First-Episode Psychosis
Researchers investigated relationships between sleep problems, suicidal ideation, and psychopathology in patients with first-episode psychosis.
MDD Research Update
Looking to stay up to date on MDD research? This research collection reviews outcomes on metabolic abnormalities, biomarkers, and more.
Investigating the Impact of ADHD on Smoking Cessation Outcomes
What is the connection?
Investigating the Diagnostic Stability of Schizophrenia vs Schizoaffective Disorder
What are the key diagnostic differences between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder?
Gut Microbiota and SSRIs in Major Depression
A gut feeling? Researchers analyzed the gut microbiome in major depression disorder and its modulation by SSRI antidepressants.
Is Clozapine-Induced Weight Gain Dose-Dependent?
Research investigated this association in a prospective cohort study.
Physical and Mental Health Status in Bipolar Disorder Based on Smoking Status
What are the psychiatric and non-psychiatric correlates of tobacco smoking status in bipolar disorders? Researchers investigated these associations in a large patient cohort.
ADHD and Smoking Cessation Outcomes With Varenicline
Do ADHD symptoms impact smoking cessation outcomes? Researchers performed a randomized controlled trial of varenicline for tobacco cessation in adolescents and young adults.
Sleep Disturbances in Individuals at Ultra-High Risk of Psychosis
Researchers investigated sleep disturbances in individuals at ultra-high risk of psychosis.
Research Analyzes Caffeine Intake and Levels in Smokers With Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
Caffeine use is higher in smokers and in adults with serious mental illness. How does this impact patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?
Lithium and Medical Comorbidity
Researchers performed a nationwide register-based cohort study of patients treated with lithium in Finland.
Objective Sleep Markers and Suicidal Behaviors
Sleep and suicide: researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of objective sleep markers of suicidal behaviors in patients with psychiatric disorders.
ADHD and Vision Problems
How do you “see” your patients with ADHD? Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of ADHD and vision problems.
Views of US Religious Leaders on the Etiology and Treatment of Depression
Researchers analyzed data from the National Survey of Religious Leaders on the state of the psychiatrist-clergy alliance.
Research Explores the Efficacy of Clozapine as a Treatment for Catatonia
There is very modest evidence that clozapine may be associated with improvement of catatonia.
CRP as a Biomarker of Antidepressant Efficacy
Is inflammation a biomarker of antidepressant efficacy? Researchers analyzed blood CRP levels as a predictor of response to antidepressants.
Rare Copy Number Variants in Treatment-Resistant Psychosis
Genetic testing for severe psychosis? Researchers investigated rare disease-associated copy number variants in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
Analyzing the Effects of Lithium Withdrawal on Renal Function
Data on the effects of discontinuing lithium on renal function are scarce and conflicting. A new study exploring these effects may aid in the clinical decision-making process.