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IntroductionThe auditory steady-state response (ASSR) at 40 Hz provides a well-established probe of gamma-band neural synchronization and is thought to reflect excitation–inhibition balance in cortical microcircuits—a mechanism implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous studies focusing on regional ASSR measures have yielded inconsistent findings for ASD, suggesting that system-level …

IntroductionThe Attention Training Technique (ATT) is a brief metacognitive intervention recognised as a possibly efficacious standalone transdiagnostic treatment for emotional disorders. The cognitive and neuropsychological mechanisms underlying its clinical effects are of particular interest in understanding and developing the technique. The aim of the systematic review was to synthesise and ev…

BackgroundAlthough controlled trials support several psychosocial interventions for adolescent internet gaming disorder (IGD), short, highly structured residential camp formats remain underreported, particularly regarding feasibility, safety, and process data from routine service settings.ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility, safety, and short-term entry-to-exit signals of a structured gaming-bas…

BackgroundIndividuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) show symptomatic overlaps. They both suffer from deficits in emotional regulation, are impulsive and have problems with their self-concept. Therefore, a precise diagnostic differentiation is of great importance. The aim of this study was to find symptom overlaps an…

BackgroundBotulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is widely used in aesthetic dermatology, particularly for dynamic wrinkles in the upper facial third. Beyond cosmetic effects, BoNT-A may influence emotional processing through the skin-brain axis. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on psychological and psychiatric outcomes of upper facial BoNT-A treatment, with a focus on mechanisms extending bey…

ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the association between family functioning and loneliness among women undergoing home-based postpartum confinement in China and to assess whether social connectedness, measured by the LSNS-6, statistically accounted for this association.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 507 postpartum women attending their 6-week follow-up visit at a materna…

ObjectiveThis study explores the associative pathways between school bullying and adolescent internet addiction among middle school students in Jingzhou City, as well as the potential associative pattern of emotional resilience. It aims to clarify the psychological correlation pathways underlying the association between school bullying and internet addiction, examine the multivariate correlationa…

Lurasidone is a second-generation antipsychotic approved for the treatment of bipolar depression. Although effective, antipsychotics may precipitate manic episodes in susceptible individuals. This report aims to describe a unique case of a patient with bipolar I disorder who developed acute mania following lurasidone titration, highlighting the need for vigilance during treatment initiation. We p…

IntroductionMotivation drives goal-directed behavior, often requiring individuals to approach rewards while facing potential punishment (i.e., goal-conflict). Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is marked by emotional and cognitive impairments that may affect motivational functioning. While emotional deficits in PMDD are well-known, their impact on motivation under goal-conflict remains unclea…

ObjectiveTo systematically compare the intervention effects of eight common structured exercise modalities on depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults using a network meta-analysis approach, providing evidence-based insights for developing precision exercise prescriptions in mental health.MethodsA computer search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library datab…

This study examined how configurations of family, school, and peer risks were associated with problematic Internet use among Chinese boarding high school students. A total of 736 students (54.21% male; Mage = 16.78, SD = 0.99) from two public boarding high schools in Yingkou, Liaoning Province, China, were recruited through cluster convenience sampling during the spring semester of 2025. Latent p…

Non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) are highly prevalent and significantly impact quality of life. However, they are under-recognized and undertreated. Current classification systems of NMS inadequately reflect the phenomenological complexity and interrelationship of these symptoms. In this narrative review, we synthesized recent evidence about NMS in PD to critically appraise th…

BackgroundPromoting post-traumatic growth in patients with liver cancer is of great significance for improving their quality of life and psychosocial adaptation. Previous studies have demonstrated that fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a risk factor that hinders post-traumatic growth (PTG). However, existing research often overlooks the heterogeneity of fear of cancer recurrence, and the pathway…

BackgroundMaternal mental health conditions within the postnatal period can have long-lasting consequences on a child’s well-being. This study synthesises current evidence on the association between postnatal maternal mental health-related hospitalisation (MHrH) and adverse child health and maltreatment outcomes.MethodsWe conducted an inclusive search across multiple databases, including MEDLINE,…

BackgroundMobile gaming is important for children’s social interaction, but its impact on real-life social connectedness depends heavily on family dynamics. How family patterns shape children’s emotional and social experiences around gaming remains underexplored, particularly qualitatively. This study examined how family dynamics influence children’s belonging, emotion regulation, and virtual int…

BackgroundPrenatal stress (PS) is a major risk factor for depression later in life, yet the cellular mechanisms linking early-life adversity to long-term affective vulnerability remain incompletely understood. Neuropeptide receptors have emerged as important modulators of stress-related psychopathology, but their roles in mitochondrial regulation within limbic circuits remain largely unexplored.M…

IntroductionExisting data indicate that an increasing number of adolescents are becoming addicted to online games, while the prevalence of depressive symptoms within this demographic is also on the rise. Depression is a primary comorbidity associated with game addiction, but the influencing factors and mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to explore the mediating role of game addiction in t…

BackgroundThe current study evaluated Sonic Augmentation Technology™ (SAT), a novel, Polyvagal-informed probe that incorporates continuously varying and acoustic features modeled on patterns of autonomic regulation into musical soundscapes. Specifically, the study examined whether SAT led to improvements in self-reported biobehavioral state (e.g. relaxation, breathing slowly, interoceptive clarit…

Depressive disorders are highly heterogeneous syndromes characterized not only by depressed mood but also by cognitive impairment, sleep–circadian rhythm disturbances, altered appetite, somatic discomfort, and metabolic or gastrointestinal comorbidities. In recent years, the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA) has been increasingly recognized as an integrative biological framework linking abnormalit…