- Efficacy and Safety of Aripiprazole in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 May 20. [Online ahead of print]JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Aripiprazole effectively and safely reduces irritability in pediatric ASD. Although adverse effects are frequent, they are generally manageable, supporting individualized dosing and long-term monitoring.
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- Metacognitive Interpersonal Group Therapy for Adolescents With Personality Disorders: Results From the METAMIND-A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Mar 09. [Online ahead of print]JN
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings support the feasibility and potential utility of MIT-GA for adolescents with PDs.
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- Activation Syndrome in Patients Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder for the First Time: The Role of Past Hypomania Symptoms and Atypical Depression as Risk Factors. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Mar 09. [Online ahead of print]JN
- CONCLUSIONS: In first-episode major depressive disorder, past hypomania symptoms and atypical depression increase activation syndrome risk, highlighting the need for close monitoring given implications for bipolarity and suicidality.
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- Predicting Social Motivation and Interactions in Schizophrenia: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Feb 27. [Online ahead of print]JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Results support the value of EMA to measure state-level changes in motivation and suggest positive experiences and performance appraisals are important, malleable determinants of social motivation. Yet, these factors may not entirely determine future social behavior. Other influences should be considered.
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- Use of EQUATOR Network Templates in JNMD: The STROBE Guideline for Observational Studies. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Feb 01; 214(2):25-26.JN
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- Mental Illness Attributions and Their Association With Psychotherapy Change Process Expectations. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Feb 01; 214(2):34-41.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that individuals' perceptions about the origins of mental illness are related to their psychotherapy change process expectations.
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- Trends of Mental Illnesses Across Developing Countries in Africa and Asia: A Comparative Analysis. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Feb 01; 214(2):27-33.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Understanding mental illness in a global context is vital for developing targeted mental health interventions and restructuring the systems in developing countries.
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- Effects of Violence Trajectories on Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Jan 01; 214(1):13-17.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Different violence trajectories are associated with different symptomatic outcomes in SSD. This suggests an interplay between violence and psychosis, which is important for comprehensive treatment approaches.
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- Associations Between Mental Disorders and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Nationwide Cohort Study. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Jan 01; 214(1):1-12.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Our findings advocate for a comprehensive approach addressing both disorder types and further cognitive deterioration.
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- A Cross-Sectional Study of Social Exclusion in Schizophrenia: Emotional Blunting and Autonomic Arousal in Response to Cyberball. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2026 Jan 01; 214(1):18-24.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Patients with SCZ showed a persistent defensive autonomic state and displayed a blunted emotional response to experimental ostracism, suggesting difficulties in activating social engagement strategies.
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- Phase-Based Versus Trauma-Focused Therapy for Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Systematic Review]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2025 Dec 01; 213(12):339-345.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Our review did not identify advantages of phase-based approaches when compared with trauma-focused therapy alone among the few studies to date.
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- Anxiety Sensitivity and Pain-Related Anxiety Among Sexual Assault Survivors With Hazardous Drinking and PTSD. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2025 Dec 01; 213(12):321-330.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that specific transdiagnostic constructs may be important to understanding mental health and alcohol use processes among this population.
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- The Relationship of Childhood Traumas and Alexithymia With Theory of Mind in Borderline Personality Disorder. [Randomized Controlled Trial]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2025 Nov 01; 213(11):313-320.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that BPD itself may impair ToM skills independently of childhood trauma and alexithymia.
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- Moral, Religious, or Spiritual Problem: An Expanded Z Code Diagnostic Category in the DSM-5-TR. [Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Various differential diagnostic issues are raised related to this expanded Z-code, as well as potential implications for clinical practice, public health, and future research.
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- Risk of Schizophrenia After a Diagnosis of Epilepsy: A Nationwide Matched Cohort Study in South Korea. [Journal Article]J Nerv Ment Dis. 2025 Dec 01; 213(12):331-338.JN
- CONCLUSIONS: Epilepsy increases the risk of schizophrenia, especially in younger men and older women, highlighting the need for targeted mental health monitoring and early intervention.
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