Sardines in tomato sauce are a classic cupboard staple—cheap, versatile, and easy to whip up into a quick meal. Whether you enjoy them on toast or...
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Available empirical evidence on participant-level factors associated with dropout from psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is both limited and inconclusive. More comprehensive understanding of the various factors that contribute to study dropout from cognitive-behavioural therapy with a trauma...
Trans and gender diverse identities in adolescent health research: making the most of imperfect data
Advancing adolescent health research necessitates deliberate design and analysis that accurately captures the rapidly evolving world in which adolescents live and the ways in which they understand and express themselves and their experiences. In this Perspective, we reflect on...
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In 2021, an estimated 43% of the world's population had been diagnosed with a neurological disorder. Early life stress (ELS) is now a well-established risk factor for later-life neurological disorders. However, translation to clinical practice is hindered by oversimplification,...
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There are no specific national guidelines in England to guide healthcare professionals in how to assess or treat young people with tic disorders. Access to evidence-based treatment, including behavioural therapy, is of limited availability.
ObjectivesThis study examined the economic impact...
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Self-harm is a major health issue resulting in high societal costs. Few psychological and psychosocial interventions have shown effectiveness in reducing repeat self-harm.
ObjectiveTo assess the cost-effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions that have shown evidence of effectiveness in adults...
Is there anybody who doesn’t love Crocs? They’re comfy, easy to slip on, and kind of iconic, aren’t they? I’ll admit, I have a pair myself—...
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Basic self-disturbance (BSD), also called anomalous self-experiences (ASEs), are core phenotypic markers for schizophrenia spectrum disorders and a prepsychotic vulnerability marker considered to be temporally stable (trait-phenomenon). Studies of BSD in children and adolescents are lacking.
ObjectiveTo be clinically useful,...
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Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood has been associated with brain harm, yet despite a rapid increase in cannabis use among older adults in the past decade, the impact on brain health in this population remains understudied.
ObjectiveTo explore...
Alcohol addiction is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For those ready to overcome alcohol dependency, finding the right rehab environment can make...