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Defense Mechanisms and Common Psychiatric Disorders
April 28, 2025
Individuals with mood, anxiety, or substance use disorders generally had a higher prevalence of defense mechanisms than those with no disorders. Defense mechanisms and psychiatric disorders represent correlated but…
Consensus Statement
Developing a Treatment-Resistant Depression Consultation Program, Part I: Practical and Logistical Considerations
April 28, 2025
Key practical considerations are described, including systems-level and financial issues; equity and access to TRD care for a diverse population; selecting a target population and facilitating referrals; communication between…
Vol 86 • 2025 • Number 1
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Original Research
Psychological Support in Psychedelic Therapy
Original Research
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Esmethadone in MDD
Original Research
Suicidal Behaviors and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Editorial
A Collaborative Endeavor
Brief Report
Sex Differences in PTSD among US Military Veterans
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Neuropsychiatric Adverse Outcomes in Children and Young Adults
Original Research
Original Research
One-Day Online CBT-Based Workshops for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression
April 16, 2025
Reductions in Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores were seen in the CBT group at 2 months but were not statistically significant. Higher risk participants with a baseline EPDS…
Original Research
Appetite Hormone Regulation Biotypes of Major Affective Disorders
April 9, 2025
Three appetite hormone regulation biotypes were identified among patients with major affective disorders. They were associated with proinflammatory cytokine profiles and executive function, with one biotype group showing poorer…
Review Articles
Review Article
Cognitive Effects of ECT in Schizophrenia: A Review
June 5, 2024
ECT was not associated with any significant cognitive deficits in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia across global cognition, attention, language, visuospatial function, and executive function domains. The majority of studies…
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Mental Health Assessment and Psychosocial Intervention in Maternal-Fetal Interventions
November 18, 2024
In discussing a recent JCP letter to the editor, Akerson et al recommend that centers for fetal diagnosis and treatment include a social worker who can provide psychosocial assessment,…
Commentaries
Commentary
Eating Disorders Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People: Qualitative Analysis of Reddit Threads
March 10, 2025
This subreddit analysis characterizes the body dissatisfaction and desire to eliminate gendered physical characteristics that transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people with eating disorders experience. Many on the subreddit…
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Brief Report
Psychosocial Correlates of Optimism among US Military Veterans
April 21, 2025
Positive psychosocial characteristics (PPCs) such as curiosity, perceived resilience, and purpose in life were strongly linked to optimism scores, suggesting a role for interventions that target other PPCs in…
Original Research
Older Adults Visiting Emergency Departments for Mental Health Issues:A CHIRPP Database Study
April 2, 2025
Suicidal ideations and neurocognitive disorders were the most frequent diagnostic impressions, with males at higher risk of neurocognitive and substance use disorders. Patients 85 or older were more likely…
Joint Statement on Federal Concerns About Psychotropic Medication Safety
March 24, 2025
The safety and efficacy of traditional antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers (such as lithium and some anticonvulsants) and stimulant medications have been established through decades of rigorous research, randomized…
Original Research
Negative Ethnic-Racial Identity and Internalizing Symptoms in Latiné Youth Exposed to Trauma
March 17, 2025
In a large group of Latiné youth who had experienced trauma, negative affect about their ethnic racial identity not only was associated with worse internalizing symptoms, but also increased…
