The gut-brain axis has become a focal point in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. Digestive health, including conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease, can influence mental well-being. Conversely, stress and mental disorders can impact gut health. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry delves into this intricate relationship, offering insights into how gut health and mental health are intertwined. Our expert editors provide a comprehensive view, ensuring psychiatrists understand this dynamic interplay and can offer holistic care to their patients.
Gastroenterology
Recently published articles about Gastroenterology
Original Research
Substance and Opioid Use Disorders Among IBD Hospitalizations
January 2, 2025
A higher prevalence of SUD and opioid use disorder was found among hospitalizations for inflammatory bowel disease, and these elevated prevalences were linked to distinct demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic...
Recent JCP Articles on Gastroenterology
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Pregabalin in Pregnancy: Major Congenital Malformations, Other Birth Outcomes, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
January 7, 2026
About 0.04%-0.14% of women may use pregabalin during pregnancy. This article examines outcomes of pregnancies that were exposed to gabapentin.
Brief Report
Exercise Reduces Dysphoria in Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
January 7, 2026
Dysphoric mood was significantly reduced after an exercise intervention that included included high-impact treadmill interval training; there were no significant changes in other general symptoms.
