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Schizophrenia 'Solved'? This Student Theory Is Making People Question Everything About Mental Health Treatment

A student's theory about the thalamus, hallucinations, and sensory overload has sparked millions of views online.

International Business Times UK

KMG Psychiatry on Why Better Sleep Makes You a Stronger Leader

While long hours and late nights may be seen as a badge of honor in some corporate cultures, mounting evidence suggests that adequate rest is essential for leadership success.

International Business Times

Judith Rapoport obituary

Child psychiatrist who brought obsessive-compulsive disorder to public awareness and focused on the brain’s biology and its role in mental illness

The Guardian - UK

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Exclusive: Blossom Health raises $20 million to bring an AI ‘copilot’ to psychiatry

The startup says its “AI-native” model can deliver faster access to care while keeping clinicians in control of treatment decisions.

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Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug

When Lady Gaga recently spoke in an interview about taking lithium while suffering from a “psychotic break”, it drew attention to a drug that has long been used in psychiatry but is less widely understood outside it.

The Conversation

GAD Drug Development Has Stalled for 16 Years. iNGENu CRO Is Building the Trial Framework to Change That.

The FDA has not approved a new generalized anxiety disorder treatment since 2009. With a high placebo effect, complex neurobiology, and a long list of failed candidates, GAD represents one of psychiatry's most persistent clinical challenges. Here is what the data shows, and how precision trial design is finally shifting…

Medical Daily

Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

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‘He tried so hard to get help’: the tragic results of NHS right-to-choose for ADHD patients

Use of private providers, poor training and inadequate regulation in England mean obtaining care has become a ‘wild west’

The Guardian - UK

Roland Littlewood obituary

Other lives: Psychiatrist and anthropologist interested in how science and personal experiences might inform one another

The Guardian - UK

The Divided Mind by Edward Bullmore review – do we finally know what causes schizophrenia?

A brilliant history of psychiatric ideas suggests we are on the cusp of a transformation in our understanding of severe mental illness

The Guardian - UK

Psychedelic treatments show promise for OCD while cannabis doesn’t, review finds

Psychiatry professor theorizes that the difference is related to how the substances interact with areas of the brain

The Guardian - US

Common antibiotic may lower schizophrenia risks, study finds

The researchers said their findings were ‘tentative but exciting’.

Euronews

What to Expect During Your First Psychiatry Appointment

Many people wonder how the conversation will unfold, what questions might come up, and how much personal history they will need to share. Understanding what typically happens during this visit helps reduce stress and sets the stage for a more comfortable experience.

Medical Daily

Dr. Rahul Bansal's Journey from Clinical Care Provider to CEO in Redefining Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

When Dr. Rahul Bansal left India to continue his research at one of the universities in Pittsburgh, he carried with him not only a passion for medicine but also a deep desire to make a positive impact in the world.

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International Business Times

MindWeal Is Redefining Child Psychiatry with Accurate Diagnosis, Provider Education, and National Expansion Strategy

At the heart of MindWeal's innovation is its focus on diagnostic accuracy. Dr. Bansal stresses that diagnosis is one of the most critical steps in psychiatry, particularly for children.

The Conversation

Brain chemistry reveals psychiatry’s false divisions – new study

For decades, psychiatrists have treated psychosis as if it were separate conditions. People experiencing hallucinations and delusions might be diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression and related diagnoses, and receive completely different treatments based on diagnosis. But new research suggests this approach may be fundamentally flawed.

International Business Times

How Neuromodulation is Reshaping the Treatment of Resistant Mental Health Disorders and Restoring Hope

Michigan Advanced Psychiatry pioneers FDA-approved neuromodulation therapies like TMS, IV ketamine, and Spravato to treat resistant mental health conditions, offering fast, effective alternatives for patients who haven't responded to traditional care.

The Guardian - UK

‘In the world of psychiatry, all your certainties are shattered’: has cinema’s champion of kindness run out of patience?

Nicolas Philibert completes his triptych of films about mental health centres with a documentary about where patients go on their darkest days

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New Psychiatry Residency Program Launched in Los Angeles by Residents Medical and Brain Health USA

Residents Medical and Brain Health USA launches a new ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles to address the growing national shortage of mental health providers

The Guardian - UK

Fragile Minds by Bella Jackson review – a furious assault on NHS psychiatry

Mental health services are under undeniable strain, but this account by a former nurse fails to ring true

The Conversation

Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol? Our new study aims to find out

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction.

The Conversation

Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong

From drones delivering medical supplies to digital assistants performing everyday tasks, AI-powered systems are becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life. The creators of these innovations promise transformative benefits. For some people, mainstream applications such as ChatGPT and Claude can seem like magic. But these systems are not magical, nor are…

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Are you sure you know all these course descriptions?! 🤯 We’ve got a challenge for you: here are 21 university courses to test your knowledge. Here’s the drill: we’ll give you a description, and you have to pick the correct answer out of the given four. You might find yourself…

The Guardian - UK

The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review – shocking tales from 1960s psychiatry

Survivors recount the grim practices of William Sargant, one of the most influential medical practitioners of his day

The Guardian - AU

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

Exclusive: Former staff tell Guardian Australia some HIV patients have since required acute mental health care, as hospital also loses specialist pain and eating disorder psychiatry services

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