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Exposure to heavy metals and neuropsychological performance in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 17;15(1):40070. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-24319-7. ABSTRACT Heavy metal exposure can negatively impact the neuropsychological development of children and has been linked to ADHD. …

Understanding the interplay of autistic traits, depression and suicidal ideation in adolescents with major depressive disorder

Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 17;15(1):40215. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-24026-3. ABSTRACT Adolescents with autistic traits (ATs) experience higher rates of depression and suicidal behavior. This study aims to …

Use of ai-based mental health tools and psychological well-being among Chinese university students: a parallel mediation model of emotional self-efficacy and perceived autonomy

Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 17;15(1):40305. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-24013-8. ABSTRACT While AI-powered mental health tools have gained momentum as accessible and user-centered alternatives to traditional services, the …

Validation of the Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool (VRFCAT) in a Spanish Sample of Individuals with Psychosis and Healthy Controls

Eur Psychiatry. 2025 Nov 18:1-26. doi: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.10134. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41249148 | DOI:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.10134

Retention and effectiveness of group interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-G) to treat depression at scale in Uganda and Zambia

BMJ Glob Health. 2025 Nov 16;10(11):e018369. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-018369. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Depression is the most common mental disorder in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Group interpersonal therapy (IPT-G) …

Effect of Alzheimer’s disease medications on neurocognitive outcomes in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and low IQ: a scoping review

Transl Psychiatry. 2025 Nov 17;15(1):475. doi: 10.1038/s41398-025-03655-2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and comorbid intellectual disability (ID) are particularly vulnerable to poor …

Mental Health Stigma and Inpatient Psychiatric Care: Adolescents’ Perceptions and Parental Self-Stigma

Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2025 Nov 17:13591045251399483. doi: 10.1177/13591045251399483. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BackgroundMental health stigma remains a significant barrier to treatment and recovery, …

Feasibility and acceptability of 8-week oral tributyrin supplementation as add on to antidepressant medication in patients with depression: a study protocol paper for a pilot, randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open. 2025 Nov 4;15(11):e108423. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108423. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe mental health condition that profoundly affects both psychological and …

The role of common mental disorders on sustainable working life-a cohort study among discordant Swedish twin pairs

BMJ Open. 2025 Nov 4;15(11):e101586. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101586. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To investigate patterns of sustainable working life, defined as a few or no interruptions from paid …

Prevalence, Sex Differences, and Predictors of Internet Gaming Disorder Among Impoverished Rural Adolescents: Cross-Sectional and Prospective Cohort Study

JMIR Serious Games. 2025 Nov 17;13:e83522. doi: 10.2196/83522. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is prevalent globally and linked to significant negative outcomes. Impoverished rural …