CDC Reports Increased Psychostimulant Prescriptions in Women of Reproductive Age
Psychostimulant prescriptions have increased by 344% (from 2003 to 2015) for women of reproductive age (15-44 years old).
Problem Behaviors are Medicalized in White Children and Criminalized in Black Children
Race often determines whether school punishment or therapy and drugs will be used to address childrenās problem behaviors.
Challenging the Relentless Rise of Depression in Young People
In this piece, Dave Traxson discusses the social and cultural factors contributing to the rise of depression among young people in Britain, arguing that...
After a Turbulent Childhood, on a Path to a Healthier Life
In this pieceĀ forĀ The New York Times, Emily Palmer describes the life journey thus far of Charles Louis, from being prescribed two psychiatric medications in...
Should We Screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences?
One author outlines the foundations of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research, addressing its dimensions, limitations, and potential future directions.
The Autism Paradox
In this piece forĀ Aeon, Bonnie Evans chronicles the history of the diagnosis of autism, from its establishment as a marker ofĀ dysfunction andĀ impairment to the...
Histories of Violence: Neurodiversity and the Policing of the Norm
In this interview for theĀ Los Angeles Review of Books,Ā cultural theorist and philosopher Erin Manning discusses neurodiversity, a movement that seeks toĀ depathologize traits, experiences, and...
The Non-Binary Brain
FromĀ Aeon: Although many misogynists justify their prejudice by arguing that men and women are biologically different, the evidence shows that our brains are neither...
Study Examines US Mortality Rates for First-Episode Psychosis
At 12 months, rates of mortality for those diagnosed with first-episode psychosis are 24 times higher than the general population.
Neoliberalism Drives Increase in Perfectionism Among College Students
Meta-analytic study detects upsurge in patterns of perfectionism in young adults and explores how neoliberalism contributes to this trend.
When the Cure is the Cause
FromĀ Undark Magazine: In late 1970, a pharmacologist discovered that an antibiotic drug designed to cureĀ a disease called SMON (subacute myelo-optic neuropathy) was actually causing...
Interventions that Promote Disclosure Among Voice-Hearers
The perspectives of the voice-hearers featured in the research underscore that stigma and negative perceptions of voice hearing present significant obstacles within early intervention programs.
In Opioid Battle, Cherokee Want Their Day in Tribal Court
FromĀ The New York Times: The opioid epidemic is wreaking havoc on Cherokee families and putting Cherokee children at risk. Now, the Cherokee Nation has...
Social Recovery Therapy for First Episode Psychosis
Social Recovery Therapy shows promising results for individuals who experience first-episode psychosis.
Preventing Long-term Benzodiazepine Use
Researchers Identify risk factors for long-term benzodiazepine use to prevent harmful effects.
To Make Adolescence Permanent, Just Label it āBipolar Disorderā
When parents accept the bipolar label, something seems to click in their minds, and itās in this instant that their kidās life is forever ruined. Now they retrospectively view all the turmoil that began in puberty as due toĀ permanent brain illnessĀ rather than normal, outgrowable adolescent issues.
Podcast: The Top 10 Quotes of 2017
In this podcast forĀ HealthNewsReview.org, Michael Joyce shares what he considers theĀ 10 most compelling quotes fromĀ last year's podcast episodes. The quotes include a wide variety...
Mediterranean Diet Improves Mental Health, Study Finds
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and fish has repeatedly been found to improve mental health.
New Review Suggests Higher Recovery and Remission Rates for Psychosis
Meta-analysis gives updated recovery and remission rates for persons identified as having a first-episode psychosis and those diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Micronutrients for ADHD Symptoms in Children
Over and over again, we have shown that additional nutrients positively affect behaviour and mental states. This research offers further evidence that children with ADHD, mood dysregulation and symptoms of aggression should be given the opportunity to try micronutrient treatment FIRST.
The Great Psychoanalysts 2: Melanie Klein
This pieceĀ forĀ The Philosophers' Mail profiles Melanie Klein, a Viennese psychoanalyst best known for applying the principles of Freudian psychoanalysis to children.Ā Klein's work primarily focused...
Critical Influence of Nutrition on Psychosocial Wellbeing in Childhood
The bidirectional relationship between diet and nutrition and social, emotional, and educational factors among European youth.
Phone Addiction Is Real ā And So Are Its Risks
FromĀ Forbes: Increasing evidence shows that smartphones can be addictive, and that smartphone addiction can have a very negative impact on our mental health, especially...
Top Ten Things You May Not Know About the ICD-10
In this piece forĀ Psychology Today, Dr. Jonathan D. Raskin lists 10 facts about the current version of the International Classification of Diseases, which is...
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Increase Risk of Psychiatric Diagnosis in Children
New research, based on data from almost a million children in Denmark, suggests that children of mothers who use antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to be diagnosed with autism and psychiatric disorders.
