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Phenomenology in Psychiatry: Methods for Integration

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Emily Pond

A personal viewpoint piece published in The Lancet Psychiatry advocated for the integration of a phenomenological dimension to psychiatric research.

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Mental Health Burden Increased for Racial, Ethnic Minorities During Pandemic

The negative impact on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic has been greater for members of racial and ethnic minorities than for White individuals.

Immune-Inflammatory Biomarkers Higher in Severe Mental Illness, Type 2 Diabetes

Individuals with severe mental illness or T2DM have increased levels of peripheral immune-inflammatory biomarkers, which may contribute to neurocognitive and social deficits.

Long-Term Loneliness Tied to Risk for Memory Decline

Cumulative loneliness may be a risk factor for accelerated memory decline in older adults.

Social Isolation, Loneliness May Harm Cardiovascular, Brain Health

Social isolation and loneliness seem to be independent risk factors for cardiovascular and brain health, but data on mediating pathways are limited.

Sense of Coherence Predicts Psychopathological Symptom Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Jessica Nye, PhD

After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the study authors decided to expand the study and allow for pre- and postpandemic comparisons.

Family Stress Linked to Problematic Child Media Use During Pandemic

There was an association for family stressors with problematic child media use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caregivers of Patients With Multiple Myeloma Face Mental Health Issues

Many caregivers of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) report mental health challenges.

Weight Gain During Pandemic in Adults With Obesity Associated With Poor Mental Health

Weight gain in adults with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with higher baseline body mass index deteriorations in mental health, maladaptive eating behaviors, and less physical activity and sleep.

Virtual Reality and Aerobic Training Interventions Reduce Gaming Time in Men With Gaming Disorder

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The participants in this study were randomly assigned to receive virtual reality-based training or aerobic training or no intervention.

Psychiatric Outcomes of Biologics for Severe Asthma During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Ron Goldberg

Investigators assessed how biologics affected the incidence of depression, anxiety, and suicidal risk in patients with severe asthma in a study conducted during the pandemic.