Mental health

Suicide risk assessment tools and prediction models: new evidence, methodological innovations, outdated criticisms

The number of prediction models for suicide-related outcomes has grown substantially in recent years. These models aim to assist in…

11 months ago

Work Engagement and Well-being Study (SWELL): a randomised controlled feasibility trial evaluating the effects of mindfulness versus light physical exercise at work

Background Mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs) are increasingly offered at work, often in online self-guided format. However, the evidence on MBPs' effect…

11 months ago

Prescriptions of antidepressants and anxiolytics in France 2012-2022 and changes with the COVID-19 pandemic: interrupted time series analysis

Background Depression and anxiety have increased in prevalence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective To evaluate the consumption…

11 months ago

Understanding effect size: an international online survey among psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians from other medical specialities, dentists and other health professionals

Background and objective Various ways exist to display the effectiveness of medical treatment options. This study examined various psychiatric, medical…

12 months ago

Internet-based behavioural activation therapy versus online psychoeducation for self-reported suicidal ideation in individuals with depression in Indonesia: a secondary analysis of an RCT

Background Southeast Asia has the highest suicide mortality worldwide. To improve our knowledge on the effectiveness of interventions for suicidal…

12 months ago

Predictors of increased affective symptoms and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a large-scale study of 14 271 Thai adults

Background Increasing data suggest emergent affective symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives To study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…

12 months ago

All-cause and suicide mortalities among adolescents and young adults who contacted specialised gender identity services in Finland in 1996-2019: a register study

Background All-cause and suicide mortalities of gender-referred adolescents compared with matched controls have not been studied, and particularly the role…

12 months ago

Are web-based stress management interventions effective as an indirect treatment for depression? An individual participant data meta-analysis of six randomised trials

Question Depression is highly prevalent and associated with numerous adverse consequences for both individuals and society. Due to low uptake…

12 months ago

Estimating the joint association of adverse childhood experiences and asthma with subsequent depressive symptoms: a marginal structural modelling approach

Background The relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and depression risk has been well documented. However, it remains unclear whether…

1 year ago