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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience
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A @cdnsciencepub.com journal covering the intersection of psychiatry and neuroscience.
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Join our wonderful #PeerReview team! We’re looking for a Scientific Editor to help uphold rigorous peer review and support our editors, reviewers, and authors. Applications are now open.

Apply now 📚▶️ https://ow.ly/1ziL50XulU8

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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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🧠 How does developmental #trauma affect #memory in #psychosis? A meta-analysis of 26 studies finds limited impact on hippocampal volume or episodic memory, but trauma may increase involuntary memory intrusions. Future research should explore this further.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Calling all researchers, scholars, and SMEs who want to turn their ideas into impactful books!

Our publisher, Canadian Science Publishing, has partnered with UT Press Journals to launch a new science book publishing program. Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/VVtR50XoEzs
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November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Exciting new pilot study: tDCS + online cognitive training over 2 weeks improves cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall functioning in adults with BPD. Non-invasive #BrainStimulation meets digital therapy! ⚡🧠 #BPD #tDCS #MentalHealth
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November 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Women earn half of PhDs but face faculty underrepresentation. Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador took action. Four years later, women offered positions rose from 20% to 80%. Read more on our #CSPBlog 👩‍🔬▶️ https://ow.ly/iNgr50XmxbN

#EquityInAction #DiversityInSTEM
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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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New approach for schizophrenia: a patient with severe metabolic issues and neuromotor side effects from standard #antipsychotics improved on xanomeline–trospium, a muscarinic M1/M4 agonist. Symptoms improved—without weight gain or motor side effects. 💊 #Schizophrenia
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November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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#Weight loss can affect #clozapine levels in patients with treatment-resistant #schizophrenia 📉 New case shows substantial decrease in drug levels with lifestyle changes and semaglutide use—highlighting the importance of therapeutic drug monitoring. #Clozapine #GLP1 #Ozempic
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October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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This #OpenAccess Week, check out all the #CSPBlogs on open access! We share a whole range of perspectives on community-driven publishing and making trusted science accessible to everyone. 🔓▶️https://buff.ly/tmdgaTd
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October 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Happy #OAWeek! Discover our #OpenAccess partnerships and see if your institution has an agreement with us for options with reduced fees. We're committed to advancing open access for all researchers ▶️https://buff.ly/wXyNuKG
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October 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Celebrate #OAWeek by exploring our #OpenAccess Glossary! Learn key terms in scholarly publishing and OA. The glossary is regularly updated with new definitions to keep you informed 🔓▶️https://buff.ly/vY52QED
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October 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Academic freedom is essential to strong science. Our CEO and Executive Editor-in-Chief Robert Mann share how we protect editorial independence, support diverse voices, and uphold rigorous peer review 🍁▶️ buff.ly/Ays4Y8I

#YourResearchHome #AcademicFreedom @elainestott.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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How do biological contributors influence depression, anxiety, or addiction in women? The Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience publishes research that explores these complex links. Read the latest ➡️ buff.ly/shEN307

#MentalHealthResearch #Psychiatry #Neuroscience
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October 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples. May we listen, learn, and walk together toward a more inclusive future.

#TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples #Equity
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September 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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This study moves beyond brain regions to explore how obsessive–compulsive disorder may be rooted in broader brain network disruptions. Learn more ➡️https://buff.ly/be859Sw

#PsychiatryResearch #Neuroscience #OCDResearch

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September 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Celebrate #PeerReviewWeek with us!

This week highlights the essential role of reviewers in scholarly publishing. Learn how you can contribute through peer review 📖▶️ buff.ly/aG0O0C2

#PRW2025
Step-by-step guide to becoming a peer reviewer with Canadian Science Publishing using ScholarOne and ORCID ID submission platform.
September 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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We’re in Montréal at the CCNP 47th Annual Meeting. Stop by and connect with Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience!

#MentalHealthResearch #Neuropsychopharmacology #CCNP2025
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September 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Could psychedelics offer relief from depressive and negative symptoms in schizoaffective disorders? New to @cdnsciencepub.com's portfolio, JPN brings new insight into this connection through original research, reviews, and more ➡️ buff.ly/V23qEJS

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The different stages of the Geneva model for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Heading to Montréal for the CCNP 47th Annual Meeting? Come visit us! We’re excited to connect with researchers and colleagues.

#MentalHealthResearch #Neuropsychopharmacology #CCNP2025
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September 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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We are thrilled to be attending the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology 47th Annual Meeting in Montréal from September 17–19! We can't wait to connect with the amazing community. Come say hi!

#MentalHealthResearch #Neuropsychopharmacology #CCNP2025
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September 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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@jpnjournal.bsky.social publishes work that helps us understand the brain processes behind psychiatric disorders. Sign-up to our newsletter by selecting the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience as your journal preference! ➡️ buff.ly/jOJA1zh

#PsychSciSky #Neuroscience #Neuroskyence
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September 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Explore Canada’s youth mental health crisis: rising distress, social media impact, and barriers to care. Read more in @jpnjournal.bsky.social ▶️ cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10....

#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthCanada #MentalHealthAwareness
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September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We’ve joined a new publisher! Excited to partner with @cdnsciencepub.com as we continue publishing leading research in brain and mental health science. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/RnlFsYt

#AcademicSky #SciComm 🧪 #PHDSky #PsychSciSky #Neuroscience #Neuroskyence
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September 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Prematurity and low birth weight with prenatal benzodiazepine exposure:
Benzodiazepine exposure in the third trimester is linked to increased risk of preterm and small-for-gestational-age births.
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Benzodiazepine exposure in the third trimester is linked to increased risk of preterm and small-for-gestational-age births. Research Risks of prematurity and low birth weight associated with trimester-specific prenatal benzodiazepine exposure Chen et al. J Psychiatry Neurosci August 26, 2025 50 (4) E310-E317; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.240063
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Cognitive training and tDCS for borderline personality disorder:
A combined approach was well tolerated and showed improvements in cognitive performance, symptoms, and functioning.
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A combined approach was well tolerated and showed improvements in cognitive performance, symptoms, and functioning. Research Transcranial direct current stimulation and online cognitive training to enhance cognitive function and emotional stability in borderline personality disorder: an open-labelled pilot study Ahmed et al. J Psychiatry Neurosci August 26, 2025 50 (4) E299-E309; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.250041
August 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Risks of prematurity and low birth weight associated with trimester-specific prenatal benzodiazepine exposure.

New articles on prenatal benzodiazepine exposure and borderline personality disorder.
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Text: New articles on prenatal benzodiazepine exposure and borderline personality disorder in Volume 50, Issue 4 of the JPN. Image: Shot of a pregnant woman receiving medication during a consultation with a doctor.
August 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM