Auditory Temporal Processing Linked to Language Deficits in Autistic Youth
Specific auditory processing sub-types correlate with expressive language and the recognition of vocal emotional cues in children.
Cyclothymic and Anxious Temperaments Predict Perinatal Depression Risk
A cross-sectional study identifies specific affective profiles and psychiatric history as independent predictors of perinatal mood disorders.
Low Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Increases Postoperative Delirium Risk
A meta-analysis of 12,332 patients finds that low preoperative nutritional scores correlate with a 62% higher risk of delirium.
Jaw Deformity Linked to Increased Attentional Bias and Dysmorphic Concern
Eye-tracking data reveal that patients with jaw deformities fixate longer on the jaw region, correlating with higher body image distress.
Mindfulness Adjunct Lowers Anxiety Scores in Medicated Adults With GAD
An 8-week mindfulness program added to pharmacotherapy improved clinician-rated anxiety, sleep quality, and psychosocial functioning.
Xq28 Duplication Involving MECP2 Drives Multisystemic X-Linked Disability
A familial case report identifies a six-gene duplication at Xq28 causing severe neurological and cutaneous symptoms in males.
Psychotherapy Shows Large, Durable Effects in Treatment-Resistant Depression
A reanalysis of trial data suggests clinical gains stem from simultaneous psychological shifts rather than sequential changes in defense.
Lifestyle and Psychological Factors Predict Pandemic-Era Depression in Older Adults
A longitudinal study identifies sleep disturbances and reduced physical activity as key drivers of increased depressive symptoms.
Stable Social Media Addiction Symptoms Link to Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
Longitudinal network analysis identifies tolerance and conflict as core drivers of digital dependency and comorbid internalizing disorders.
Family Functioning Influences Prenatal Bonding Directly and via Depressive Symptoms
A multicenter study of 261 pregnant women shows that family dynamics shape the emotional quality of maternal-fetal attachment.
Condition-Based Monitoring Reduces Depression Incidence and Improves Treatment Response
A multi-domain framework utilizing C-reactive protein and autonomic monitoring aims to bridge the intervention gap in preventive psychiatry.
Betaine Reverses Placental Hypoxia and Growth Restriction in Mouse Model of Depression
High-dose betaine restores VEGF and BDNF signaling to improve placental vascularity and fetal weight in stressed mice.