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People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
News
08/27/2024
Evi Arthur
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian...
08/27/2024
Psych Congress Network
Young woman sleeping
News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
Quiz
05/24/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
05/24/2024
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‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
News
04/24/2024
Evi Arthur
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding...
04/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
FDA
News
01/26/2024
Meagan Thistle
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation...
01/26/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
10/10/2023
Tom Valentino
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed...
10/10/2023
Addiction Professional
From Addiction Professional
Rapid Weight Loss Key Indicator of Eating Disorder in Adolescents, Regardless of Underweight Status
News
05/29/2023
Evi Arthur
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia...
05/29/2023
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News
04/24/2023
Evi Arthur
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol...
04/24/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
04/14/2022
Meagan Thistle
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services...
04/14/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
02/07/2022
Tom Valentino
In a recent study led by researchers from Palo Alto University and Washington University in St. Louis, a chatbot—a computer program that simulates human conversation—was found to potentially reduce the likelihood of an individual developing...
In a recent study led by researchers from Palo Alto University and Washington University in St. Louis, a chatbot—a computer program that simulates human conversation—was found to potentially reduce the likelihood of an individual developing...
In a recent study led by...
02/07/2022
Addiction Professional
From Addiction Professional
News
11/28/2021
Tom Valentino
The number of patients receiving inpatient care for eating disorders per month doubled in May 2020, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, OptumLabs, and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA...
The number of patients receiving inpatient care for eating disorders per month doubled in May 2020, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, OptumLabs, and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA...
The number of patients receiving...
11/28/2021
Addiction Professional
From Addiction Professional

News Articles

People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
News
08/27/2024
Evi Arthur
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian...
08/27/2024
Psych Congress Network
Young woman sleeping
News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
News
04/24/2024
Evi Arthur
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding...
04/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
FDA
News
01/26/2024
Meagan Thistle
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation...
01/26/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
10/10/2023
Tom Valentino
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed...
10/10/2023
Addiction Professional
Rapid Weight Loss Key Indicator of Eating Disorder in Adolescents, Regardless of Underweight Status
News
05/29/2023
Evi Arthur
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia...
05/29/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
04/24/2023
Evi Arthur
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol...
04/24/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
04/14/2022
Meagan Thistle
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services...
04/14/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
02/07/2022
Tom Valentino
In a recent study led by researchers from Palo Alto University and Washington University in St. Louis, a chatbot—a computer program that simulates human conversation—was found to potentially reduce the likelihood of an individual developing...
In a recent study led by researchers from Palo Alto University and Washington University in St. Louis, a chatbot—a computer program that simulates human conversation—was found to potentially reduce the likelihood of an individual developing...
In a recent study led by...
02/07/2022
Addiction Professional
News
11/28/2021
Tom Valentino
The number of patients receiving inpatient care for eating disorders per month doubled in May 2020, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, OptumLabs, and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA...
The number of patients receiving inpatient care for eating disorders per month doubled in May 2020, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, OptumLabs, and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA...
The number of patients receiving...
11/28/2021
Addiction Professional
stethoscope, pills, and a brain
News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
Katherine Warburton, Stephen Stahl, and Roberto Carrara
News
09/19/2025
Maria Mantas
Discussions of ethical intervention, patient autonomy, and justice reform took center stage during the keynote address at the 2025 Psych Congress on Wednesday evening.
Discussions of ethical intervention, patient autonomy, and justice reform took center stage during the keynote address at the 2025 Psych Congress on Wednesday evening.
Discussions of ethical...
09/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
DNA strand
News
09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific...
09/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
fda building sign
News
09/11/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
cannabis plant and CBD oil
News
09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
child embraces mother
News
09/02/2025
Maria Mantas
Child depression at ages 10 and 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with later maternal depression, according to longitudinal study results.
Child depression at ages 10 and 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with later maternal depression, according to longitudinal study results.
Child depression at ages 10 and...
09/02/2025
Psych Congress Network
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
08/27/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with...
08/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
An illustrated picture shows two cartoon doctors, one holding up a magnifying glass to a cartoon brain.
News
08/25/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
An investigational prescription digital therapeutic targeting negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled study.
An investigational prescription digital therapeutic targeting negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled study.
An investigational prescription...
08/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
tired man rubs eyes
News
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults...
08/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
A woman lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
Neurology

Quizzes

Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
Quiz
05/24/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
05/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
a cloud with three z's
Quiz
09/19/2025
Can you optimize ADHD control and protect sleep? Take this quick quiz on viloxazine ER’s role in patients with nighttime challenges.
Can you optimize ADHD control and protect sleep? Take this quick quiz on viloxazine ER’s role in patients with nighttime challenges.
Can you optimize ADHD control...
09/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Greg Mattingly
Quiz
09/17/2025
How well do you know the clinical impact and unique mechanism of viloxazine ER? Take this short quiz to find out.
How well do you know the clinical impact and unique mechanism of viloxazine ER? Take this short quiz to find out.
How well do you know the...
09/17/2025
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Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
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09/12/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Do you remember the details of this interview with Dr Chepke?
Do you remember the details of this interview with Dr Chepke?
Do you remember the details of...
09/12/2025
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medication
Quiz
09/09/2025
What does research reveal about the risk of non-stimulants? Test your understanding of ADHD treatment and stimulant misuse.
What does research reveal about the risk of non-stimulants? Test your understanding of ADHD treatment and stimulant misuse.
What does research reveal about...
09/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Quiz
09/04/2025
Think you understand the role of non-stimulants in ADHD treatment? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of viloxazine ER.
Think you understand the role of non-stimulants in ADHD treatment? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of viloxazine ER.
Think you understand the role of...
09/04/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Quiz
09/03/2025
How well do you know the evolving landscape of non-stimulant ADHD treatments? Take this quick quiz to find out.
How well do you know the evolving landscape of non-stimulant ADHD treatments? Take this quick quiz to find out.
How well do you know the...
09/03/2025
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09/02/2025
Can viloxazine ER enhance stimulant therapy in pediatric ADHD? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Can viloxazine ER enhance stimulant therapy in pediatric ADHD? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Can viloxazine ER enhance...
09/02/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drs Mattingly, Price, Amann Part 3
Quiz
08/27/2025
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on combination treatment strategies, novel mechanisms, and how emerging data is reshaping care for complex patients of all ages.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on combination treatment strategies, novel mechanisms, and how emerging data is reshaping care for complex patients of all ages.
Take this quick quiz to test...
08/27/2025
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Drs Mattingly, Price, Amann Part 2
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08/25/2025
Discover how viloxazine ER compares to atomoxetine in real-world ADHD treatment—test your knowledge with this short, expert-driven quiz.
Discover how viloxazine ER compares to atomoxetine in real-world ADHD treatment—test your knowledge with this short, expert-driven quiz.
Discover how viloxazine ER...
08/25/2025
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Quiz
08/15/2025
In which of the following scenarios does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend initiating clozapine in patients with schizophrenia?
In which of the following scenarios does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend initiating clozapine in patients with schizophrenia?
In which of the following...
08/15/2025
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