ZuiCNarita
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Psychiatrist ; NIMH Japan chief; Asian Journal of Psychiatry editorial board; prev. Johns Hopkins and Stanford. Introducing top mental health research.
Trauma experts discussed barriers to effective treatment for CPTSD. Key obstacles for providers would include a lack of specialized training, issues like not being included in the DSM-5, and limited resources. @Psychotraumatol
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August 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Trauma experts discussed barriers to effective treatment for CPTSD. Key obstacles for providers would include a lack of specialized training, issues like not being included in the DSM-5, and limited resources. @Psychotraumatol
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In women with PTSD after child sexual abuse, urinary symptoms were moderate and associated with PTSD symptoms; potentially because of mechanisms like changes in hormone balance and pelvic floor overactivity. @Psychotraumatol
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August 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
In women with PTSD after child sexual abuse, urinary symptoms were moderate and associated with PTSD symptoms; potentially because of mechanisms like changes in hormone balance and pelvic floor overactivity. @Psychotraumatol
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First- & second-gen immigrant youth face more immigration-related stressors yet showed no differences in psychopathology compared with nonimmigrant youth. A greater heritage identification was linked to less psychopathology. @JAACAP
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July 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
First- & second-gen immigrant youth face more immigration-related stressors yet showed no differences in psychopathology compared with nonimmigrant youth. A greater heritage identification was linked to less psychopathology. @JAACAP
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Study of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Germany found high psychiatric symptoms and sexual violence prevalence. Sexual violence was associated with increased odds of PTSD and depression.
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Trauma, experiences of sexual violence and mental health in LGBTIQ+ refugees seeking psychosocial support in Germany | Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences | Cambridge Core
Trauma, experiences of sexual violence and mental health in LGBTIQ+ refugees seeking psychosocial support in Germany - Volume 34
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July 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Study of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Germany found high psychiatric symptoms and sexual violence prevalence. Sexual violence was associated with increased odds of PTSD and depression.
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This RCT showed brexpiprazole reduced symptoms more than placebo in 316 adolescents with schizophrenia. The safety profile was consistent with trials in adult patients.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This RCT showed brexpiprazole reduced symptoms more than placebo in 316 adolescents with schizophrenia. The safety profile was consistent with trials in adult patients.
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After sexual assault, counterfactual thoughts (both upward and downward) were associated with greater posttraumatic stress reactions. @Psychotraumatol
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June 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
After sexual assault, counterfactual thoughts (both upward and downward) were associated with greater posttraumatic stress reactions. @Psychotraumatol
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In 9/11 responders, PTSD symptoms took 8–10 years to improve, while some remained symptomatic after two decades. @NatMentHealth
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June 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In 9/11 responders, PTSD symptoms took 8–10 years to improve, while some remained symptomatic after two decades. @NatMentHealth
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Childhood adversity was associated with psychosis; all subtypes were implicated but particularly emotional abuse was. No substantial sex difference was observed. Adversity was also associated with earlier psychosis onset. @APAPubJournals
June 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Childhood adversity was associated with psychosis; all subtypes were implicated but particularly emotional abuse was. No substantial sex difference was observed. Adversity was also associated with earlier psychosis onset. @APAPubJournals
Danish register study found ADHD prevalence rose from 0.10% to 3.03% between 2000-2022, with young females showing high recent increases. @ActaPsychScand
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June 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Danish register study found ADHD prevalence rose from 0.10% to 3.03% between 2000-2022, with young females showing high recent increases. @ActaPsychScand
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The global prevalence of sexual violence against children was 18.9% for girls and 14.8% for boys. Among survivors globally, 67.3% of females and 71.9% of males first experienced violence before age 18.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The global prevalence of sexual violence against children was 18.9% for girls and 14.8% for boys. Among survivors globally, 67.3% of females and 71.9% of males first experienced violence before age 18.
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I (not we) published a correspondence paper. Requiring “justification” only for studying specific mental conditions reflects bias among researchers. If you encounter such a peer reviewer, I encourage you to rebut them using this paper.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I (not we) published a correspondence paper. Requiring “justification” only for studying specific mental conditions reflects bias among researchers. If you encounter such a peer reviewer, I encourage you to rebut them using this paper.
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In employed individuals with bipolar disorder, lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, and olanzapine was associated with decreased hazard of sickness absence, whereas pregabalin was associated with increased hazard. @ActaPsychScand
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May 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
In employed individuals with bipolar disorder, lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, and olanzapine was associated with decreased hazard of sickness absence, whereas pregabalin was associated with increased hazard. @ActaPsychScand
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Giving a lecture at King’s College/IoPPN (@KingsCollegeLon) on addressing mental health disparities without stigmatizing those affected.
May 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Giving a lecture at King’s College/IoPPN (@KingsCollegeLon) on addressing mental health disparities without stigmatizing those affected.
Our newest viewpoint paper is out in JAMA Psychiatry!
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We outline 3 key considerations for mediation analysis in psychiatric research:
1. Temporal plausibility
2. Confounding (not only exposure-outcome confounding)
3. Exposure-mediator interaction
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We outline 3 key considerations for mediation analysis in psychiatric research:
1. Temporal plausibility
2. Confounding (not only exposure-outcome confounding)
3. Exposure-mediator interaction
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April 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Our newest viewpoint paper is out in JAMA Psychiatry!
@JAMAPsych
We outline 3 key considerations for mediation analysis in psychiatric research:
1. Temporal plausibility
2. Confounding (not only exposure-outcome confounding)
3. Exposure-mediator interaction
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@JAMAPsych
We outline 3 key considerations for mediation analysis in psychiatric research:
1. Temporal plausibility
2. Confounding (not only exposure-outcome confounding)
3. Exposure-mediator interaction
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Depressive symptoms rose more steeply among girls than boys, with earlier and larger gender gaps in London than Tokyo, suggesting social influence. Adolescents in London had higher depression scores than those in Tokyo. Congrats Gemma! @Gem_K_1
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April 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Depressive symptoms rose more steeply among girls than boys, with earlier and larger gender gaps in London than Tokyo, suggesting social influence. Adolescents in London had higher depression scores than those in Tokyo. Congrats Gemma! @Gem_K_1
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Children with higher autistic traits showed increased odds of traumatic experiences and PTSD diagnosis by age 18. @TheJCPP
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April 16, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Children with higher autistic traits showed increased odds of traumatic experiences and PTSD diagnosis by age 18. @TheJCPP
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A meta-analysis found that individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment have 2.5 times higher odds of experiencing depression in adulthood. @ActaPsychScand
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April 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A meta-analysis found that individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment have 2.5 times higher odds of experiencing depression in adulthood. @ActaPsychScand
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Clozapine showed no significant superiority compared to other second-generation antipsychotics for treatment-resistant schizophrenia in this individual patient data meta-analysis.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Clozapine showed no significant superiority compared to other second-generation antipsychotics for treatment-resistant schizophrenia in this individual patient data meta-analysis.
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A meta-analysis showed that group arts interventions were associated with reduced depression and anxiety in older adults. @NatMentHealth
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March 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A meta-analysis showed that group arts interventions were associated with reduced depression and anxiety in older adults. @NatMentHealth
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Online child sexual exploitation and abuse affects 8.1% of children globally annually, with specific types including online solicitation (12.5%), non-consensual sharing of sexual images (12.6%), online sexual exploitation (4.7%), and sexual extortion (3.5%).
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March 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Online child sexual exploitation and abuse affects 8.1% of children globally annually, with specific types including online solicitation (12.5%), non-consensual sharing of sexual images (12.6%), online sexual exploitation (4.7%), and sexual extortion (3.5%).
Academic hierarchy could encourage abuse of power through authority in mentor-mentee relationships. The author recommends eliminating recommendation letters and ensuring independent PhD evaluation committees. @NatureHumBehav
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March 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Academic hierarchy could encourage abuse of power through authority in mentor-mentee relationships. The author recommends eliminating recommendation letters and ensuring independent PhD evaluation committees. @NatureHumBehav
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Mental disorders show disparities in treatment-seeking rates, with substance use disorders having the low rates and mood disorders the high. Women, younger cohorts, and highly educated individuals tend to seek treatment. @EpiPsychSci
Treatment rates and delays for mental and substance use disorders: results from the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing | Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences | Cambridge Core
Treatment rates and delays for mental and substance use disorders: results from the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing - Volume 34
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March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Mental disorders show disparities in treatment-seeking rates, with substance use disorders having the low rates and mood disorders the high. Women, younger cohorts, and highly educated individuals tend to seek treatment. @EpiPsychSci
The Lancet Psychiatry editorial suggests that the Trump administration addresses US mental health challenges through evidence based approaches
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March 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Lancet Psychiatry editorial suggests that the Trump administration addresses US mental health challenges through evidence based approaches
A longitudinal study found childhood maltreatment is associated with reduced right hippocampal volume in adolescents. This association persisted throughout adolescence and remained significant after adjusting for depression and polygenic risk scores.
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March 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A longitudinal study found childhood maltreatment is associated with reduced right hippocampal volume in adolescents. This association persisted throughout adolescence and remained significant after adjusting for depression and polygenic risk scores.
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A 10-year cohort study found that antipsychotic medication was associated with a lower hazard of attempted/completed suicide in schizophrenia patients, while benzodiazepine use increased the hazard of readmission with suicidal plans.
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March 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A 10-year cohort study found that antipsychotic medication was associated with a lower hazard of attempted/completed suicide in schizophrenia patients, while benzodiazepine use increased the hazard of readmission with suicidal plans.
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