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Money as Medicine: Rethinking Health Beyond the Clinic
Eric Reinhart's latest piece in NEJM challenges the clinical focus of American healthcare, advocating for cash transfers and social welfare programs as vital tools to combat health inequities exacerbated by poverty.
Is the Medical Device Industry Downplaying Its Financial Influence on Healthcare?
Recent findings suggest that the €425 million reported by medical device companies might just be the tip of the iceberg, as an industry-controlled database likely minimizes the scope of financial ties.
Long-Term Benzo Use Linked to Increased Disability
Despite guidance that the drugs should only be used short-term, about a third of patients indicated long-term benzo use.
Study Reveals Racial and Gender Stereotypes Skew Diagnosis of Childhood Psychopathology
A recent study finds significant disparities in how psychopathology symptoms are perceived in Black versus White children, with serious implications for treatment and support.
Twin Studies Suggest Childhood Trauma is Major Determinant in Development of Psychiatric Disorders
New findings challenge traditional views on the origins of mental disorders, revealing the significant role of childhood trauma.
Does Mentalization Drive Healing in Psychotherapy?
Scholars explore how mentalization, an interpersonal effect of psychotherapy, contributes to mental health and healing.
Australian Study: Childhood Maltreatment Linked to Psychosis Admissions
Among those who experienced childhood maltreatment, child sexual abuse was most strongly connected to the development of psychosis.
Researchers: Depression Is “A Normal Brain Responding to Stress or Adversity”
Moncrieff et al. write, “There is abundant evidence that it is the context of our lives and not the balance of our chemicals that offer the most insight into depression.”
In China, Psychosis Echoes Cultural Narratives: Voices can Comfort and Advise
Voice-hearers in Shanghai find positive messages and guidance in their experiences, challenging Western perceptions of psychosis.
When Medication Changes More Than Symptoms: Antipsychotics’ Effect on Identity
Recent research reveals how antipsychotic medications can significantly impact users' identity and self-image, challenging existing clinical approaches.
Biomedical Model of Mental Illness Fosters Social Rejection and Stigma, Study Finds
A new experimental study finds that genetic explanations of psychiatric disorders contribute to social distancing from individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
Youth Mental Health Crisis Driven by Adverse Childhood Experiences
New research finds adverse childhood experiences are widespread and linked to poor sleep, lower academic achievement, and emotional and behavioral problems.
Antidepressant Trials “Hijacked for Marketing Purposes,” Researchers Say
About half of the large antidepressant trials are biased enough to be considered “seeding trials,” according to the researchers.
Answers from Outside of Academia: Revealing Community-Based Rehabilitation in the Global South
A new study reveals the strengths and limitations of community-based mental health initiatives in the Global South.
Indigenous Americans Resist Mainstream Psychology, Promote Alter-Natives
Indigenous researcher and Harvard psychologist Joe Gone shares his own history to expose the limitations of mainstream psychology.
Adults with Late Diagnosed Autism Seek Identity and Support through the Neurodiversity Movement
A new study of autistic adults and their support networks post-diagnosis, reveals the crucial role of peer support and the neurodiversity community.
Study Links Prenatal Antipsychotic Exposure to Developmental Delays and ADHD
A comprehensive review indicates that children exposed to antipsychotics in the womb face an increased risk of ADHD and developmental delays.
Screening for Depression Does Not Improve Outcomes, Even with Targeted Feedback
A study involving over 8,000 patients challenges the effectiveness of depression screening in primary care settings.
Public Health Programs Unwilling to Address Capitalism as a Fundamental Cause of Health Inequities
A new article critically examines the shortcomings of a top-ranked public health program, drawing attention to the economic and political structures that impact health.
Long-term Outcomes Better for Those Who Stop Taking Antipsychotics
Research undermines the prolonged use of antipsychotics in schizophrenia treatment, suggesting improved social functioning and quality of life with discontinuation.
From Self-Label to Self-Sabotage: Identifying with Anxiety Fuels Avoidance Behaviors
The closer anxiety is to one's self-concept, the greater the likelihood of adopting counterproductive avoidance behaviors.
Polypharmacy Common in Finnish Youth Prescribed Antipsychotics
A new research study in Finland indicates a concerning rise in polypharmacy among children and adolescents being treated with antipsychotic drugs, highlighting the need for more cautious prescription practices.
Involuntary Treatment: The Legal Battle Over Human Rights in Mental Health
Fiala-Butora's analysis exposes a rift in mental health laws, challenging Europe to align with broader human rights standards.
Mad Studies Offers Collective Theorizing as Method for Lived Experience Research
A new article engages with peer support workers and draws from mad studies and post-humanist theories to put forward an activist oriented method for mental health research.
Re-politicizing Trauma: A Narrative Approach to Mental Health in the Heartland
Researchers propose a transformative strategy that emphasizes the role of narratives and social context in addressing childhood trauma and substance use.