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Efficacy of Low-Dose Adjunctive Methylphenidate Extended-Release on

Cognitive impairment severely disrupts functioning and recovery in schizophrenia.

June 25, 2026 ADHD

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Mindfulness-based intervention for patients with generalized anxiety

Despite growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), robust evidence for their adjunctive use alongside

June 25, 2026 Anxiety

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A short-acting psychedelic intervention for major depressive

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet many patients have inadequate responses to current treatments.

June 25, 2026 Depression

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Virtual Exposure With Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive

Despite being highly effective and guideline-recommended for obsessive-compulsive disorder, exposure with response prevention is often underused due to

June 25, 2026 OCD

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Illustration accompanying coverage of a 2026 adhd study.

Efficacy of Low-Dose Adjunctive Methylphenidate Extended-Release on

Cognitive impairment severely disrupts functioning and recovery in schizophrenia.

June 25, 2026 / ADHD

Illustration accompanying coverage of a 2026 depression study.

A short-acting psychedelic intervention for major depressive

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet many patients have inadequate responses to current treatments.

June 25, 2026 / Depression

Illustration accompanying coverage of a 2026 anxiety study.

Mindfulness-based intervention for patients with generalized anxiety

Despite growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), robust evidence for their adjunctive use alongside

June 25, 2026 / Anxiety

Illustration accompanying coverage of a 2026 ocd study.

Virtual Exposure With Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive

Despite being highly effective and guideline-recommended for obsessive-compulsive disorder, exposure with response prevention is often underused due to

June 25, 2026 / OCD

Illustration accompanying coverage of a 2025 relationships study.

Promoting Acceptance of Differences: A Web-Based Intervention for

This study adapted and validated a web-based program to enhance attitudes toward accepting differences in couple relationships and evaluated its effects on

June 25, 2026 / Relationships

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The Effects of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in

<p>Introduction: Managing chronic pain is a significant healthcare challenge that requires a multimodal treatment approach.

June 25, 2026 / Sleep

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Recall of posttraumatic stress disorder treatment information

Research has shown that better recall for treatment information is related to improved adherence and outcomes in psychotherapy.

June 25, 2026 / Trauma

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Heavy drinking and PTSD linked to aggression in veterans

In veterans treated for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, heavy drinking days strengthened the link between PTSD symptoms and psychological aggression.

June 24, 2026 / Addiction

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Digital self-management tool for bipolar disorder tested in a trial

A randomized trial of a WeChat self-management program for bipolar disorder found no clear benefit for functioning or quality of life over standard care.

June 24, 2026 / Bipolar

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Psilocybin trial for hard-to-treat depression was inconclusive

A trial of psilocybin plus psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression missed its primary outcome but eased symptoms, with safety concerns.

June 24, 2026 / Depression

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AI mental-health app reduced anxiety in a randomized trial

A randomized trial found an AI self-help app lowered generalized anxiety and depression symptoms versus an NHS website, though dropout was high.

June 24, 2026 / Anxiety

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A trial will test digital CBT plus mindfulness for binge eating

Researchers will run a pilot randomized trial of Mindful Courage, a digital program combining CBT and mindfulness for binge eating disorder.

June 24, 2026 / Eating Disorders

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A trial will test couple therapy for low sexual desire

A randomized trial will test a cognitive-behavioral couple therapy for sexual interest and arousal disorder, a common and distressing relationship problem.

June 24, 2026 / Relationships

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Trial to compare CBT and hormone therapy for menopausal insomnia

Researchers will compare cognitive behavioral therapy, hormone replacement therapy, and sleep hygiene for insomnia in perimenopausal women.

June 24, 2026 / Sleep

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CBT eased anxiety sensitivity by changing catastrophic thinking

In a randomized trial, brief CBT reduced anxiety sensitivity, the fear of bodily sensations that drives panic, by shifting catastrophic interpretations.

June 23, 2026 / Panic Attacks

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Escitalopram shifted brain activity in social anxiety disorder

In a randomized trial, a week of escitalopram changed brain activity during self-focused thinking in social anxiety disorder, before symptoms improved.

June 23, 2026 / Social Anxiety

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Online meditation eased anxiety in youth with ADHD, trial finds

A randomized trial of an online meditation program for youth with ADHD found no change in behavior problems but a lasting drop in anxiety.

June 22, 2026 / ADHD

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Culturally adapted group therapy eased prolonged grief in China

A controlled trial in China found a culturally adapted modular group therapy produced large, lasting reductions in prolonged grief symptoms.

June 22, 2026 / Grief

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Hope may predict progress in exposure therapy for OCD and anxiety

In a clinical trial of exposure-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, and trauma disorders, greater hope predicted later reductions in anxiety.

June 22, 2026 / OCD

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Treating insomnia in pregnancy brought gains beyond sleep

A randomized trial found therapies for prenatal insomnia also cut bedtime procrastination and anxiety and lifted positive mood.

June 22, 2026 / Sleep

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Group therapy for military sexual trauma cut PTSD symptoms

A randomized trial found an MST-focused group therapy reduced PTSD symptoms in veterans and improved trauma-related thinking more than a control.

June 22, 2026 / Trauma

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DBT skills training may aid teens with depression and self-injury

A randomized trial found dialectical behavior therapy skills training eased depression and self-injury, with the largest gains among adolescents.

June 21, 2026 / Depression

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Brief therapy eased anxiety and distress after Türkiye earthquakes

A pilot trial found the brief Problem Management Plus program reduced anxiety, depression, and distress among Türkiye earthquake survivors.

June 21, 2026 / Anxiety

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Talk-based therapy linked to less alcohol relapse in review

A meta-analysis of 48 Chinese studies found psychosocial interventions lowered alcohol relapse and eased anxiety and depression versus usual care.

June 17, 2026 / Addiction

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Adherence therapy improved medication use in bipolar trial

In a randomized trial of 61 patients with bipolar disorder, adherence therapy significantly improved medication adherence versus routine follow-up.

June 17, 2026 / Bipolar

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Digital self-help exposure therapy eased eating disorder fears

In a 130-person randomized trial, a five-session digital imaginal exposure program reduced fear of weight gain and eating disorder symptoms.

June 17, 2026 / Eating Disorders

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A single flexible therapy matched tailored care in veterans

In a trial of 304 veterans, transdiagnostic behavior therapy worked about as well as disorder-specific therapies for panic disorder and PTSD.

June 17, 2026 / Panic Attacks

Illustration accompanying coverage of a 2026 relationships study.

Therapy for couples after brain injury shows early promise

A feasibility study of 15 couples found Continuity Therapy improved relationship and wellbeing scores after brain injury in one partner.

June 17, 2026 / Relationships

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VR and standard exposure CBT both eased teen social anxiety

A pilot randomized trial in 51 adolescents found both virtual-reality and imaginal-exposure CBT reduced social anxiety, with gains held at 3 months.

June 17, 2026 / Social Anxiety

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Poor sleep may not hold back PTSD therapy, trial finds

A new analysis of a randomized trial found that baseline sleep problems did not predict how well women responded to trauma-focused PTSD therapy.

June 16, 2026 / Trauma

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Comparing Real and Virtual Nature Exposure on Cognition, Well-Being,

Natural environments are associated with improved cognitive functioning and psychological well-being, potentially through attentional restoration and stress

May 23, 2026 / ADHD

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Dual-Site aiTBS for Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents With Major

Accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) is an effective rapid-acting treatment for suicidal ideation in adults with major depressive disorder

May 23, 2026 / Depression

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Comparison of the Effects of Different Manual Therapy Techniques on

This study aimed to compare the effects of soft tissue mobilization (STM) and joint mobilization (JM) on mandibular mobility, cervical joint position sense

May 23, 2026 / Anxiety

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A Multi-Omics Study of Comorbid Mechanisms Between Depression and

Emerging evidence indicates a robust association between inflammatory dermatoses and mental disorders, likely driven by their combined impact on health and

May 23, 2026 / OCD

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Sleep aid usage following benzodiazepine receptor agonist tapering

To describe temporal patterns of use of sleep aids (benzodiazepine receptor agonists [BZRAs], non-BZRAs [e.g., melatonin]) from baseline to 6FU associated with

May 23, 2026 / Sleep

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Treatment-Resistant Depression in 2026: Options Reviewed

What treatment-resistant depression means in 2026, the augmentation strategies with the strongest evidence, and where esketamine and psilocybin fit.

May 21, 2026 / Depression

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Anxious Teens Use Social Media Differently, 2025 Study Finds

Social media anxiety study 2025 from Nature Human Behaviour shows adolescents with mental health conditions use platforms in measurably different ways.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Hospitalised Teens Spend the Most Time on Social Media (2024)

Social media anxiety study 2025 brief, inpatient adolescents show the heaviest problematic and cybervictimised use, sharpening cause vs consequence.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

Hand holding a smartphone with bright social media app icons reflected on the screen against a soft blurred background.

7 Biggest Social Media Anxiety Findings from 2025, Ranked

Social media anxiety study 2025 results, ranked, the seven findings most likely to change how you use Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat this year.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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How Instagram Hijacks the Anxious Brain, 2025 Neuroscience

Social media anxiety study 2025 neuroscience explained, what fMRI, dopamine and reward-circuit data actually show about your brain on Instagram.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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The Dopamine Doomscrolling Loop, a 2025 Public-Health View

Social media anxiety study 2025 evidence on the dopamine doomscrolling loop, why the pull is real, what is overstated, and how to break it.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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30 Days Off Social Media, What 2025 Research Predicts

Social media anxiety study 2025 evidence on a 30-day detox, what the trials predict, what people report, and how to do it without white-knuckling.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Social Media Anxiety, 14 Questions Answered with 2025 Data

Social media anxiety study 2025 evidence, distilled into 14 honest answers to the questions readers actually ask, for teens, parents and adults.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Gen Z Girls vs Boys, the 2025 Social Media Anxiety Split

Social media anxiety study 2025 evidence shows girls report harm at roughly twice the rate of boys, here's why the split happens and what protects.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Is Social Media Anxiety Overdiagnosed? The 2026 Counter-Take

Social media anxiety study 2025 critics ask whether the label has stretched too far, and how to read normal teen distress without pathologising it.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Reading the 2025 Social Media Anxiety Numbers Honestly

Social media anxiety study 2025 headlines overstate the harm, here is the honest middle reading academic critics now actually defend.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

Three smartphones laid out side by side on a flat surface, each open to a different social-app interface.

TikTok vs Instagram vs Snapchat, 2025 Anxiety Ranking

Social media anxiety study 2025 evidence compared across TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, which platform actually drives the worst symptoms.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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9 Signs Your Social Media Feed Is Driving Anxiety (2025)

Social media anxiety study 2025 screening signs, nine evidence-grounded indicators that your feed is feeding your worry, drawn from the latest literature.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Mums Report More Social Media Anxiety Than Their Teens (2025)

Social media anxiety study 2025 data shows mothers are more anxious about teen feeds than teens are, here's how families can close the empathy gap.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Recovery Protocols for Social Media Anxiety, 2025 Evidence

Social media anxiety study 2025 recovery options, what CBT, structured detox, mindfulness and medication actually deliver, with timelines you can plan around.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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Therapists' 5-Rule Protocol for Social Media Anxiety (2025)

Social media anxiety study 2025 evidence distilled into a therapist's five-rule protocol, practical daily steps to lower symptoms within weeks.

May 20, 2026 / Anxiety

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