Background Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis of schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar disorder (BD). Among genetic risk groups…
Background Internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy (iCBT) is effective for subthreshold depression. However, iCBT has problems with adherence, especially when unaccompanied by…
Background Approximately 30% of patients experience substantial improvement in depression after 2 months without treatment, and 45% with antidepressants. The…
BMJ Mental Health is delighted to announce a new section called Experience, Ethics, Equity that seeks submissions of primary research,…
Background The increasing prevalence and acuity of mental disorders among children and adolescents have placed pressure on services, including inpatient…
Background Higher social support protects people from developing mental disorders. Limited evidence is available on the mechanism through which social…
Background Despite the evidence supporting the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and severe mental disorders (SMD), the directionality of the…
Background The correlates and consequences of stigma surrounding alcohol use are complex. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is typically accompanied by…
Background Psychiatric disorders have serious harm to individuals' lives with high disease burden. Observational studies reported inconsistent associations between periodontitis…
Background More knowledge on the cost-effectiveness of various depression treatment programmes can promote efficient treatment allocation and improve the quality…