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Web-Based Guided Self-Help Noninferior to Standard Treatment for Binge-Eating Disorder
10/30/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority...
10/30/2025
Psych Congress Network
People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
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People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
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
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Adolescents With Higher Adiposity More Vulnerable to Cognitive Impairments From Poor Sleep
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?
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Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
05/24/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
05/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
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‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
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
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FDA Preliminary Evaluation Finds No Clear Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Suicidal Thoughts, Cautions on Small Risk
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
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Addiction to Ultra-Processed Foods Could Meet Criteria for SUD
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
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Rapid Weight Loss Key Indicator of Eating Disorder in Adolescents, Regardless of Underweight Status
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
New APA Eating Disorder Guidelines Advise Patient-Centered Care
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
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Evidence for Eating Disorder Screening in Asymptomatic Individuals “Insufficient,” Says USPSTF
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
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Chatbots Show Potential to Prevent Eating Disorders
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

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News
Web-Based Guided Self-Help Noninferior to Standard Treatment for Binge-Eating Disorder
10/30/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority...
10/30/2025
Psych Congress Network
People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
News
People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
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
Adolescents With Higher Adiposity More Vulnerable to Cognitive Impairments From Poor Sleep
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
‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
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
FDA Preliminary Evaluation Finds No Clear Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Suicidal Thoughts, Cautions on Small Risk
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
Addiction to Ultra-Processed Foods Could Meet Criteria for SUD
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
Rapid Weight Loss Key Indicator of Eating Disorder in Adolescents, Regardless of Underweight Status
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
New APA Eating Disorder Guidelines Advise Patient-Centered Care
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
Evidence for Eating Disorder Screening in Asymptomatic Individuals “Insufficient,” Says USPSTF
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
Chatbots Show Potential to Prevent Eating Disorders
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
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Worse Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
02/03/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study...
02/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Frequent Generative AI Use Linked to Increased Depressive Symptoms
01/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Daily or more frequent generative AI use was associated with higher depressive symptom scores on the PHQ-9 compared with nonuse in a large US survey.
Daily or more frequent generative AI use was associated with higher depressive symptom scores on the PHQ-9 compared with nonuse in a large US survey.
Daily or more frequent...
01/23/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Cohort Study Finds Increased Suicide Risk in Survivors of Traumatic Injury
01/21/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients discharged alive after traumatic injury had a 9-fold higher risk of suicide than the general population 2 years after hospitalization, according to cohort study findings.
Patients discharged alive after traumatic injury had a 9-fold higher risk of suicide than the general population 2 years after hospitalization, according to cohort study findings.
Patients discharged alive after...
01/21/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Adjunctive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Durable Benefit in Treatment-Resistant Depression
01/20/2026
Maria Mantas
A long-term extension study found that adjunctive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) had a durable benefit in patients with treatment-resistant major depression over 24 months.
A long-term extension study found that adjunctive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) had a durable benefit in patients with treatment-resistant major depression over 24 months.
A long-term extension study...
01/20/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Omega-3 Supplements Show No Benefit for Pediatric Major Depression in RCT
01/20/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A multicenter randomized clinical trial found that adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements to psychotherapy did not improve outcomes in children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe major depression.
A multicenter randomized clinical trial found that adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements to psychotherapy did not improve outcomes in children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe major depression.
A multicenter randomized...
01/20/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Several Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Modalities Show Benefit for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
01/19/2026
Maria Mantas
A large network meta-analysis found specific noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities improved symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).
A large network meta-analysis found specific noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities improved symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).
A large network meta-analysis...
01/19/2026
Psych Congress Network
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FDA Requests Removal of Suicide Risk Warnings From GLP-1 RA Labels
01/14/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the removal of information regarding the risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors (SI/B) from the labeling of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the removal of information regarding the risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors (SI/B) from the labeling of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications.
The US Food and Drug...
01/14/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Meta-Analysis Confirms Processing Speed as Core Cognitive Deficit in Schizophrenia
01/12/2026
Maria Mantas
Processing speed remains one of the most severely impaired cognitive domains in people with schizophrenia, according to a large systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Processing speed remains one of the most severely impaired cognitive domains in people with schizophrenia, according to a large systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Processing speed remains one of...
01/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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FDA Approves At-Home Neuromodulation Therapy Device for Major Depression
01/12/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Proliv™Rx, a novel at-home neuromodulation therapy as adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Proliv™Rx, a novel at-home neuromodulation therapy as adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
The US Food and Drug...
01/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Delay Discounting Fails to Predict Antidepressant Relapse in MDD
01/09/2026
Maria Mantas
A new multi-site study suggests that while delay discounting is elevated in patients with remitted MDD, it neither changes after antidepressant medication discontinuation nor predicts subsequent depressive relapse.
A new multi-site study suggests that while delay discounting is elevated in patients with remitted MDD, it neither changes after antidepressant medication discontinuation nor predicts subsequent depressive relapse.
A new multi-site study suggests...
01/09/2026
Psych Congress Network

Quizzes

Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
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Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
05/24/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
05/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
Brain Aging in Schizophrenia
01/22/2026
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
01/22/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Guidelines Quiz
Medication Monitoring in Patients With BPD
01/20/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge of APA guidelines with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of APA guidelines with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of APA...
01/20/2026
Psych Congress Network
Mark Olfson, MD, MPH
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Telemental Health Use Patterns
01/16/2026
Maria Mantas
Are you caught up with the latest research on telehealth use patterns?
Are you caught up with the latest research on telehealth use patterns?
Are you caught up with the...
01/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Stimulants and Psychosis Risk in ADHD
12/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the findings from this systematic review?
Do you remember the findings from this systematic review?
Do you remember the findings...
12/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
Joseph Goldberg, MD
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Diagnosing Mixed Features in Bipolar Disorder
12/03/2025
Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
12/03/2025
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Depression, Inflammation, and Insomnia
11/19/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
11/19/2025
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Early Lead Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes
11/10/2025
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
11/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Test Your Knowledge – Understanding Abuse Potential Across ADHD Therapies: What Clinicians Need to Know
10/23/2025
Curb misuse before it starts—test your diversion-prevention game in 3 quick questions.
Curb misuse before it starts—test your diversion-prevention game in 3 quick questions.
Curb misuse before it...
10/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Edward Kaftarian, MD
Quiz
Building Patient Rapport in Telepsychiatry
10/09/2025
Edward Kaftarian, MD
Do you remember Dr Kaftarian's recommended strategies for building patient rapport via telehealth?
Do you remember Dr Kaftarian's recommended strategies for building patient rapport via telehealth?
Do you remember Dr Kaftarian's...
10/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Test Your Knowledge – ADHD and Sleep: Why Non-Stimulants Might Be the Right Choice (Part 3)
10/09/2025
Sleep and ADHD intersect—see if your management playbook is up to date in 3 quick questions.
Sleep and ADHD intersect—see if your management playbook is up to date in 3 quick questions.
Sleep and ADHD intersect—see if...
10/09/2025
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Navigating Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Exploring the Role of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
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Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
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Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
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