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Self-Guided Internet-Based Therapy Significantly Reduces Functional Seizures: Insights from a Randomized Clinical Trial

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that a self-guided internet intervention significantly reduces seizure frequency and improves anxiety in adults with functional seizures, offering a scalable treatment alternative to standard care.

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Nov 3, 2026

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Neurology

Reducing Recidivism in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: Insights from the Re-entry Continuum for Brain Injury (RCBI) Trial

The RCBI trial demonstrates that targeted interventions beginning prior to release and continuing postrelease significantly reduce recidivism and improve coping and executive function in incarcerated men with traumatic brain injury.

Nov 2, 2026
Psychiatry

Hospital Discharge Prescriptions for Alcohol Use Disorder: Unveiling Key Predictors to Bridge the Treatment Gap

Despite proven benefits, medications for alcohol use disorder remain underprescribed at hospital discharge. This study identifies hospitalization and patient factors influencing new prescriptions, highlighting opportunities to enhance AUD t

Nov 1, 2026
Neurology

Feasibility and Impact of HOPE4ABI: A Digital Intervention Enhancing Mental and Sexual Wellbeing Post-Stroke and Brain Injury

This feasibility RCT demonstrates that the HOPE4ABI digital intervention is acceptable and beneficial for improving mental, sexual wellbeing, and quality of life in stroke and brain injury survivors, warranting a definitive efficacy trial.

Oct 31, 2026
Psychiatry

Multimodal Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Relapse in Major Depressive Disorder: Current Evidence and Future Directions

This review synthesizes recent evidence on machine learning models integrating multimodal data for relapse prediction in MDD, highlighting moderate accuracy driven mainly by clinical risk factors and advocating for dynamic approaches to bet

Oct 31, 2026
Psychiatry

Sustaining Behavioral Insomnia Care in VA PCMHI Clinics: Impact of Implementation Strategy Withdrawal on Treatment Delivery and Medication Use

This study evaluates the sustainment of brief behavioral insomnia treatments in VA primary care mental health clinics after implementation support ended, showing increased therapy delivery and reduced sleep medication prescriptions.

Oct 31, 2026
Ophthalmology

Noncombustible Nicotine or Tobacco Product Use After Smoking Cessation and Major Vision-Impairing Diseases: Evidence from a Nationwide Cohort Study and Clinical Implications

This review synthesizes current evidence on the association between switching from combustible cigarettes to noncombustible nicotine/tobacco products and the risk of major vision-impairing eye diseases, highlighting a nationwide Korean coho

Oct 29, 2026
Pediatrics

Bidirectional Links Between Problematic Social Media Use and Adolescent Depression: A Longitudinal Perspective

This longitudinal cohort study reveals year-specific bidirectional associations between problematic social media use and depressive symptoms in adolescents, with stronger effects in females, while no prospective links were found for anxiety

Oct 29, 2026
Neurology

Companionship’s Crucial Role in Enhancing Psychosocial Health Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

This study reveals companionship as a key mediator between marital status and mental health outcomes in individuals with spinal cord injury, highlighting the importance of relationship quality for psychosocial well-being.

Oct 28, 2026
Neurology

Understanding Loneliness in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Psychosocial Correlates and Clinical Implications

Loneliness in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury correlates strongly with environmental barriers and depressive symptoms, highlighting the interplay of internal and external factors in mental health outcomes.

Oct 27, 2026
Critical Care

Persistent Mental Health Challenges Among Caregivers of ICU Sepsis Survivors: Links to Patient Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

A prospective study reveals that caregivers of ICU sepsis survivors frequently suffer long-lasting mental health issues strongly linked to patients’ mental impairments, underscoring the need for targeted mental health support.

Oct 27, 2026
Internal Medicine

Integrating Pharmacists into Opioid Use Disorder Care: Feasibility and Acceptability in Primary Care Settings

A nonrandomized clinical trial demonstrates that incorporating pharmacists into primary care teams to manage opioid use disorder enhances feasibility, reduces care barriers, and maintains high acceptability among providers and patients.

Oct 23, 2026
Psychiatry

Understanding Sex Differences in Antipsychotic Treatment Outcomes for Acute Schizophrenia

A comprehensive analysis reveals no significant sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy or dose-response in acute schizophrenia, though females show greater reduction in dropout rates and higher prolactin elevation.

Oct 22, 2026
news

Online Sports Betting Legalization and Behavioral Health Care Use

Legalizing online sports betting in the US is linked to increased use of outpatient mental health services and prescription medications among insured adults, highlighting the need for focused prevention and treatment.

Oct 20, 2026
Clinical Updates

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Psychiatric Acute-Care Outcomes in Schizophrenia with Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from Real-World EHR Data

This review synthesizes evidence on GLP-1 receptor agonist initiation impacting psychiatric hospitalisation and emergency visits in adults with schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes, highlighting metabolic and psychiatric interplay and therapeu

Oct 19, 2026
news

Evaluating Caring Letters for Suicide Prevention Among US Veterans Contacting the Veterans Crisis Line

A secondary analysis found no association between receipt of Caring Letters and reduced suicide mortality among US veterans contacting the Veterans Crisis Line, nor differences by sender type.

Oct 18, 2026
news

Impact of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 Genetic Variations on Venlafaxine Treatment Outcomes: Insights from Norwegian and UK Cohorts

This article reviews a large retrospective study revealing significant associations between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genotypes and venlafaxine treatment failure, highlighting the potential for genotype-guided personalized antidepressant therapy.

Oct 17, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Exploring the Link Between Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion and Psychiatric Disorders in Patients With Adrenal Tumors

A large cohort study reveals that patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) in adrenal tumors are at increased risk for psychiatric disorders, highlighting the need for integrated psychiatric assessment in this population.

Oct 17, 2026
news

Enhancing Rehabilitation Outcomes Through Sense of Coherence: Insights From a 3-Year Longitudinal Study

This longitudinal study highlights how baseline Sense of Coherence and its changes over time impact health and functioning outcomes in rehabilitation patients, suggesting targeted interventions may improve recovery.

Oct 16, 2026
news

Optimizing Maintenance Therapy After First Episode Psychotic Mania: Insights from the BD-CAUSAL Collaboration

This study compares mood stabiliser monotherapy, second-generation antipsychotic monotherapy, and combination therapy for maintenance treatment after first psychotic manic episodes, showing mood stabilisers reduce relapse risk.

Oct 16, 2026
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