Psychiatry

Doctors sound the alarm over sports betting ads, call for restrictions
An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform.
Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse—a sleep therapist explains
As a sleep therapist, I’ve seen how good intentions can sometimes make things worse.

Reminders on antipsychotic drug-induced disruptions in glucose homeostasis

Meta-analysis examines the association between antipsychotic use and effects on blood glucose, while considering weight gain tendency, medication type and treatment duration.
Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone

For those with problematic alcohol use, these non-alcoholic beverages can be a bit more complicated.
Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death

The research—conducted by the RAND Corporation and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health—raises concerns about how a growing number of people, including children, rely on AI chatbots for mental health support.
Researchers distinguish four types of autism and their genetic drivers

Research provides insight into how gene variants impact early brain development in ASD—and how these four identifiable types may be just the first pieces of the puzzle.
Urban green space was a protective lifeline against COVID depression, study suggests

The study drew from more than 13,000 people 50 years and older living in urban areas who are taking part in the larger national Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
Research looks to better understand pediatric OCD patients' difficulties with emotional regulation

OCD is estimated to occur in approximately 3% of children and adolescents. But how do these kids compare with non-clinical controls when it comes to dealing with frustrating tasks?
Study finds anorexia associated with major brain alterations

Researchers observed significant and widespread thinning of the cerebral cortex in anorexic children.
QUIZ: Who's battling brain fog?

Test your knowledge of this pervasive cognitive symptom that includes trouble with concentration.

Doctors sound the alarm over sports betting ads, call for restrictions

Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse—a sleep therapist explains

Reminders on antipsychotic drug-induced disruptions in glucose homeostasis

Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone

Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death

Researchers distinguish four types of autism and their genetic drivers

Urban green space was a protective lifeline against COVID depression, study suggests

Research looks to better understand pediatric OCD patients' difficulties with emotional regulation

Study finds anorexia associated with major brain alterations

QUIZ: Who's battling brain fog?