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Redefining Mental Health Assessment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis using PROMIS Psychological Well-Being Measures

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Apr 8. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005702. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT STUDY DESIGN: Prospective. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the construct validity of PROMIS …

Social cognition in children and adolescents with fragile X syndrome: A comparison with individuals with autism symptoms and typical development

J Neuropsychol. 2026 Apr 9. doi: 10.1111/jnp.70048. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Most individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS) exhibit symptoms of autism spectrum disorder …

Barriers to HIV Prevention and Treatment Services in Achieving Epidemic Control Among Key Population in Nigeria: An Implementation Science Study on NAHI Project

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2026 Jan-Dec;25:23259582261423609. doi: 10.1177/23259582261423609. Epub 2026 Apr 9. ABSTRACT ObjectiveThis mixed-method cross-sectional study identified different barriers faced by key …

The Psychological Impact of Societal Beauty Standards: A Systematic Review of Body Image Issues, Awareness Campaigns and the Role of Palliative Care in the Digital Era

Indian J Palliat Care. 2026 Jan-Mar;32(1):26-32. doi: 10.25259/IJPC_111_2025. Epub 2026 Feb 10. ABSTRACT This systematic review examines the psychological impact of societal beauty standards on …

Mental Health and Sexual Dating Violence Victimization Among U.S. High-School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From 2021 National Survey

AJPM Focus. 2026 Jan 13;5(3):100478. doi: 10.1016/j.focus.2026.100478. eCollection 2026 Jun. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Sexual dating violence victimization is a significant public health issue among high-school students, …

The Change in Trait Resilience Predicts the Alleviation of Transdiagnostic Depressive Symptoms in Outpatient Adolescents: The Mediating Role of the Change in Psychological Inflexibility/Experiential Avoidance

Clin Psychol Psychother. 2026 Mar-Apr;33(2):e70268. doi: 10.1002/cpp.70268. ABSTRACT This study examined how the change in trait resilience, an increasing tendency to effectively cope with challenges …

Validation of the Wood Mental Fatigue Inventory in adolescents with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Brain Behav Immun Health. 2026 Mar 25;53:101222. doi: 10.1016/j.bbih.2026.101222. eCollection 2026 May. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There is no consensus regarding the most reliable and valid measures …

Impact of exposure to community and school violence during adolescence in the African context: systematic review

BJPsych Int. 2025 Nov;22(4):120-130. doi: 10.1192/bji.2025.10043. Epub 2025 Sep 1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Child and adolescent exposure to community and school violence in Africa is pervasive, …

Antipsychotic dose and efficacy for acute schizophrenia spectrum disorders: an updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

EClinicalMedicine. 2026 Mar 26;94:103847. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103847. eCollection 2026 Apr. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The optimal antipsychotic doses for achieving efficacy in acute schizophrenia spectrum disorders have been …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on referrals and clinical activity in a child and adolescent mental health service in Qatar: a 3-year retrospective comparative analysis

BJPsych Int. 2026 Feb;23(1):16-25. doi: 10.1192/bji.2025.10054. Epub 2025 Aug 15. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The formative years of childhood and adolescence shape the course of future mental …