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Digital Therapeutics in Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Clinical Implications of a Smartphone-Based CBT Intervention

Smartphone-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) via a digital therapeutic app significantly reduces recurrent suicide attempts and sustains reduction in suicidal ideation among adults with prior suicide attempts.

Aug 20, 2025
Clinical Updates

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Clinical Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Research Trends

This review synthesizes recent clinical evidence on transcranial magnetic stimulation across neurological and psychiatric disorders, highlighting efficacy, optimization challenges, and future research directions.

Aug 19, 2025
Pediatrics

Childhood Verbal and Physical Abuse Harm Adult Mental Health

Research shows childhood abuse significantly increases the risk of poor adult mental health, with lasting impacts from physical and verbal abuse.

Aug 17, 2025
news

4 Steps for Keeping a Residency Romance Alive and Thriving

A guide to maintaining romantic relationships during medical residency, focusing on time management, emotional support, and communication strategies to navigate the challenges that might arise.

Aug 16, 2025
news

Understanding Female Sexual Arousal Disorder: Causes, Misconceptions, and Path to Wellness

This article explores why women may experience low sexual desire, examining psychological, physiological, and lifestyle factors, while offering practical insights to improve sexual health and wellbeing.

Aug 15, 2025
news

The Truth About Senior Intimacy: Why Moderate Sexual Activity Benefits Physical and Mental Health

Moderate sexual activity in older adults supports emotional well-being, cardiovascular health, and physiological function, debunking myths about risks and affirming intimacy’s role in healthy aging.

Aug 15, 2025
news

Illinois Takes a Stand Against AI in Mental Health Therapy

Illinois has enacted legislation banning AI chatbots for mental health therapy, joining Utah and Nevada in addressing concerns over AI’s impact on vulnerable populations.

Aug 13, 2025Sign in to read
Medical News

Navigating Mental Health in Vietnam: The Rise of Social Media Solutions Among Youth

Vietnamese adolescents face notable mental health challenges amid growing social media influence. This article explores the alarming statistics, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the emerging role of social media in providing suppor

Aug 10, 2025Sign in to read
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Three Minutes of ‘Small Talk’ That Keep Love Alive: How ‘Meaningless’ Chatter Boosts Dopamine and Deepens Bonds

Brief daily low-stakes exchanges—‘the clouds look like cotton candy’—build safety, activate reward circuits and sustain intimacy. Science explains why micro-connections matter and how clinicians and couples can use a 3‑minute practice to st

Aug 10, 2025
Cardiology

Simvastatin Added to Escitalopram in Obese Patients With Major Depression: A Rigorous RCT Shows No Antidepressant Benefit Despite Improved Cardiometabolic Markers

A multicenter double-blind RCT (n=160) found that 12 weeks of simvastatin (40 mg) added to escitalopram did not improve depressive symptoms versus placebo, although LDL, total cholesterol, and CRP were reduced.

Aug 9, 2025
Clinical Updates

Therapist-Guided Internet CBT Cuts Bulimia Episodes: A Japanese Randomized Trial with Promising Clinical Implications

A multicenter randomized trial in Japan found that a 12-week therapist-guided internet-based CBT program significantly reduced weekly bingeing and compensatory episodes in women with bulimia nervosa versus usual care (adjusted mean differen

Aug 9, 2025
Superintelligence

Smartphone CBT for Inpatient Suicide Risk: Promising Signal for Those With Prior Attempts, But Primary Outcome Missed

A multisite RCT of a 12‑module smartphone CBT intervention for psychiatric inpatients did not change time to first suicide attempt overall, but sustained reductions in suicidal ideation and reduced recurrent attempts among patients with pri

Aug 9, 2025
Cardiology

Irregular Sleep Patterns: Unveiling Hidden Health Risks Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and Mental Domains

Recent studies link irregular sleep to higher risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiometabolic diseases, all-cause mortality, and depression. Consistent sleep timing may offer crucial protection against these adverse outcomes.

Aug 8, 2025
news

The Power of Letting Go: A Psychology-Based Approach to Emotional Healing

Discover how embracing the ‘Let Them’ philosophy can enhance emotional resilience and improve interpersonal relationships.

Aug 6, 2025
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Stress and Weight: Does Pressure Make You Gain or Lose Pounds?

Explore how stress impacts body weight, causing some to gain while others lose pounds due to hormonal and neural responses.

Aug 5, 2025
Medical News

Shopping Addiction: When Consumerism Takes a Toll on Mental Health

Explore the science behind shopping addiction, its impact on mental health, and practical solutions to manage compulsive buying behaviors.

Aug 4, 2025
Clinical Updates

Do Safety Planning Interventions Reduce Suicide Risk in Adolescents? Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Recent meta-analysis finds no significant benefit of standalone safety planning interventions in reducing suicidal ideation or behavior among adolescents, highlighting the need for more robust research.

Aug 4, 2025
Allergy & Immunology

Empowering Parents: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Children With Asthma and ADHD

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based parenting program reduces health care use, improves asthma control, and alleviates ADHD symptoms in children with both conditions.

Aug 4, 2025
Medical News

Paternal Perinatal Depression and Child Development: Unveiling an Overlooked Risk for the Next Generation

A systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that paternal perinatal depression, anxiety, and stress are associated with adverse developmental outcomes in children, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for fathers during the pe

Aug 4, 2025
Gastroenterology

Your Gut, Your Mood: How the ‘Second Brain’ Can Beat the Blues

Explore how the gut, often called the ‘second brain,’ influences mood and mental health, and learn ways to nurture this connection for better emotional well-being.

Aug 4, 2025Sign in to read
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