Causation Theories

Re-examination of meta-analytic claims finds the prevalence of pediatric bipolar disorder is close to zero.

Meta-analyses fail to replicate findings linking abnormal brain activity to depression.

The rate of incarceration for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals is roughly three times that of the general population and they experience significantly higher rates of victimization and mistreatment in prison.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Writing Therapy both reduce PTSD symptoms in children who experienced a single traumatic event.

Experiencing adversity may result in the development of unique strengths and abilities that are often overlooked.

Study examines racial and ethnic disparities in the quality of care for Medicaid-enrolled children starting ADHD medication.

An article presents new screening tools for pediatric depression and anxiety—but fails to answer its own questions about efficacy.

After a few weeks it became clear to me the complete lack of comprehension that I faced as a person claiming to have been cured of psychosis. Being a schizophrenic claiming to no longer suffer from schizophrenia only made me seem more schizophrenic due to the current culture of psychiatry.

Data demonstrate an overreliance of non-representative and non-diverse sampling biases in psychological research.

A study examines the variables correlated with low levels of physical activity in persons diagnosed with psychosis in low and middle-income countries

A new article examines the usefulness of the ADHD diagnosis and suggests alternatives

Researchers distinguish between two different forms of perspective taking and examine their impact on helpers’ wellbeing.

Study reports on the less-examined findings of difficult and painful meditation-related experiences.

In a new report, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Dr. Dainius Pūras, calls for a move away from the biomedical model and “excessive use of psychotropic medicines.”

Pilot study finds school-based humanistic counseling reduces emotional symptoms in students.

A new article explains common misconceptions about ADHD that are held by teachers and mental health professionals and may lead to overdiagnosis and overmedication in schools.

A new study explores sexual violence and intimate partner violence in college women with mental health related disabilities.

A review of academic textbooks finds that they often leave out effect sizes and molecular genetics findings, both of which suggest minimal impact of genetics on ADHD. Instead, textbooks focus on overblown conclusions from behavioral studies.

Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and taking SSRIs, novel antidepressants, or atypical antipsychotics are more likely to develop dementia.

New research shows that having a strong sense of personal meaning and purpose can reduce the negative effects of social media use.

Higher levels of sedentary behavior are associated with poorer cognitive functioning in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Implementing policies that regulate pharmaceutical sales representatives’ interaction with physicians may reduce prescription of promoted drugs.

Amid calls for a retraction, Lancet Psychiatry publishes articles criticizing the original finding and a response from the authors.

New study finds children who have been exposed to discrimination show higher likelihood of anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Global analysis of 149 countries finds food insecurity is associated with poorer mental health.