Psychiatry

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Chronic schizophrenia linked to enlarged perivascular spaces on brain MRI

MRI study found enlarged perivascular spaces were more common in chronic schizophrenia than controls, while first-episode psychosis showed no difference.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 29, 2026 · 5 min read

Psychiatry·Becker H

Kaiser Permanente donates $15M for Oakland children’s psychiatric unit

Kaiser Permanente’s $15 million gift will help UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland build its first inpatient psychiatric rooms…

Oct 29, 2026

Psychiatry·WMH

ADHD Medications in Pregnancy Linked to Reassuring Overall Safety

A meta-analysis found no overall rise in major malformations or neurodevelopmental harm with ADHD medications in pregnancy, though…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·JAMA Open

Japan Cohort Study Tracks ASD and ADHD Incidence Trends

Nationwide cohort analysis in Japan examines cumulative incidence and temporal trends of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD across…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·Brain

Relational care improves engagement in intensive community mental health services

Staff interviews in ICCS and usual CAMHS care point to trust, flexibility, and family-centred engagement as central to…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·NIH

Veterans 3C trial tests post-discharge suicide prevention for high-risk inpatients

A multicenter VA trial is testing whether CLASP outreach lowers suicide-related behaviors after psychiatric discharge in high-risk Veterans.

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·BMJ

Sidra Medicine seeks adult psychiatry chief for women’s mental health in Doha

Sidra Medicine is recruiting a Division Chief for adult psychiatry in women’s mental health, a leadership post centered…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·Med Econ

Physical Activity May Ease Genetic Depression Burden in All of Us Study

In All of Us data, more physical activity tracked with less severe depression symptoms among adults with high…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·MHRA

Family Carers Face a Tumultuous Path in Early Psychosis Care

Qualitative analysis of eight carers describes trauma, repeated system contact, hospitalization, and the need for family-inclusive early psychosis…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry·Nature

Adolescent mental health support via AI reaches 2.7% in England survey

In a 24,132-student England survey, 2.7% used AI for mental health support and many wanted more help, especially…

Oct 28, 2026

Psychiatry

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