Speed of Response to Visual Stimuli May Be Biomarker for Psychosis
Individuals at high risk of psychosis who later develop a full-blown psychotic illness respond more slowly on a test of response time than high-risk individuals who do not, according to areport published today in AJP in Advance. The differences in response time correlated to noticeable differences in the brain ’s electrical activity.Yongqing Hou, Ph.D., of Southwest University in Chongqing, China, and colleagues used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity of 223 participants during a computerized test in which they were shown square targets with different colors. The task required participants to press th...
Source: Psychiatr News - February 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: biomarker EEG N2 amplitude psychosis psychosis risk reaction time visual stimulus Source Type: research

Efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation and its facilitating and hindering factors from real-world clinical data
Discussion and conclusionCustomized vestibular rehabilitation is effective for central as well as peripheral disorders, especially when the symptoms are severe and the psychological distress is mild. (Source: Frontiers in Neurology)
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - February 29, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Patient Perceptions of Microbiome-Based Therapies as Novel Treatments for Mood Disorders: A Mixed Methods Study
CONCLUSION: There is an increased focus on the gut microbiota's role in mood disorders' etiology and treatment. Promising research and patient interest underscore the necessity for exploring and educating on patient perspectives and the factors influencing attitudes towards MBT.PMID:38414430 | DOI:10.1177/07067437241234954 (Source: Canadian Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Canadian Journal of Psychiatry - February 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dina Moinul Chenhui Hao Gina Dimitropoulos Valerie H Taylor Source Type: research

Symptom Reduction and Engagement in a Cognitive-Behavioral Mobile Phone App: A Study of User Profiling to Determine Prognostic Indicators
CONCLUSION: Our findings underpin the relevance of easily accessible digital interventions for young adults with mild to moderate mental health problems. Further studies and developments are required to enhance these apps for older cohorts.PMID:38418036 | DOI:10.1016/j.beth.2023.05.014 (Source: Behavior Therapy)
Source: Behavior Therapy - February 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Danilo Moggia Wolfgang Lutz Nikolaos Kazantzis Brian Schwartz David Bakker Source Type: research

Treating Emotional Disorders in Spanish Children: A Controlled Randomized Trial in a Clinical Setting
This study provides initial support for SSL as an effective treatment for children with emotional disorders in clinical settings. Future studies are needed to analyze long-term effects and broader benefits of the program in clinical contexts.PMID:38418041 | DOI:10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.003 (Source: Behavior Therapy)
Source: Behavior Therapy - February 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sara Diego Alexandra Morales Mireia Orgil és Source Type: research