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View article: Network Neuroscience of Human Multitasking: Local Connections Matter
Network Neuroscience of Human Multitasking: Local Connections Matter Open
The neural basis of multitasking costs is subject to continuing debate. Cognitive theories assume that the overlap of task representations may lead to between‐task crosstalk in concurrent task processing and thus requires cognitive control…
View article: Barriers to accessing psychotherapeutic care among young adults: Individual and regional associated factors
Barriers to accessing psychotherapeutic care among young adults: Individual and regional associated factors Open
The findings highlight the importance of subjective barriers to help-seeking behaviour. Low-threshold interventions may help improve self-awareness, appraisal competence, and openness in dealing with psychological distress, thereby reducin…
View article: Protocol for a prospective observational study linking research domain criteria-based phenotypes with clinical and care-related outcomes in psychiatric patients and healthy controls: the VeRDoC study
Protocol for a prospective observational study linking research domain criteria-based phenotypes with clinical and care-related outcomes in psychiatric patients and healthy controls: the VeRDoC study Open
Introduction The Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) approach initiated by the National Institute of Mental Health provides a comprehensive framework for guiding research on mental illness and health. Since retrospective studies have indicated…
View article: Generating synthetic task-based brain fingerprints for population neuroscience using deep learning
Generating synthetic task-based brain fingerprints for population neuroscience using deep learning Open
Task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals individual differences in neural correlates of cognition but faces scalability challenges due to cognitive demands, protocol variability, and limited task coverage in large da…
View article: Depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and perceived psychosocial care during hospital stay after myocardial infarction: a cross-sectional study
Depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and perceived psychosocial care during hospital stay after myocardial infarction: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Myocardial infarctions (MI) significantly contribute to the global disease burden and are often followed by psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These are frequently und…
View article: Longitudinal Associations of Structural and Functional Brain Connectivity With Dimensions of Psychopathology in Adolescence
Longitudinal Associations of Structural and Functional Brain Connectivity With Dimensions of Psychopathology in Adolescence Open
These findings highlight the dynamic interplay between brain connectivity development and psychopathology in adolescence, with potential implications for identifying neural markers of risk and resilience during sensitive windows of develop…
View article: Framework for Brain-Derived Dimensions of Psychopathology
Framework for Brain-Derived Dimensions of Psychopathology Open
Importance Psychiatric diagnoses are not defined by neurobiological measures hindering the development of therapies targeting mechanisms underlying mental illness. Research confined to diagnostic boundaries yields heterogeneous biological …
View article: Protocol for an Observational Prospective Study Linking RDoC-Based Phenotypes with Clinical and Care-Related Outcomes: The VeRDoC – Study
Protocol for an Observational Prospective Study Linking RDoC-Based Phenotypes with Clinical and Care-Related Outcomes: The VeRDoC – Study Open
Introduction The Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) approach initiated by the National Institute of Mental Health provides a comprehensive framework for guiding research on mental illness and health. Since retrospective studies have indicated…
View article: Depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and perceived psychosocial care during hospital stay after myocardial infarction: a cross-sectional study
Depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and perceived psychosocial care during hospital stay after myocardial infarction: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: Myocardial infarctions (MI) significantly contribute to the global disease burden and are often followed by psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These are frequently un…
View article: Network Neuroscience of Human Multitasking: Local Features Matter
Network Neuroscience of Human Multitasking: Local Features Matter Open
The neural basis of multitasking costs is subject to continuing debate. Cognitive theories assume that overlap of task representations may lead to between-task crosstalk in concurrent task processing and thus requires cognitive control. Re…
View article: Mental health and associated factors in persons after myocardial infarction: findings of a cross-sectional-study
Mental health and associated factors in persons after myocardial infarction: findings of a cross-sectional-study Open
Background Individuals who have experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) often subsequently face psychological burden. These can have a negative impact on preventing further cardiovascular events and even heighten the mortality of patients…
View article: The Role of the Installed Base in Information Exchange Among General Practitioners in Germany: Mixed Methods Study
The Role of the Installed Base in Information Exchange Among General Practitioners in Germany: Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Digitalization is steadily advancing on a global scale, exerting a profound influence on health care systems. To facilitate acceptance of the digital transformation, guiding principles emphasize the need for digital health struc…
View article: What is the impact of social support on self-rated health and depressive symptoms in university students: a survey study in two German universities
What is the impact of social support on self-rated health and depressive symptoms in university students: a survey study in two German universities Open
Background: Mental health problems have been shown to be prevalent among university students, with stress, depression and anxiety symptoms having a strikingly negative impact. Factors such as gender and social support have been considered …
View article: Real-time mechanism-based interventions for daily alcohol challenges: Protocol for ecological momentary assessment and intervention
Real-time mechanism-based interventions for daily alcohol challenges: Protocol for ecological momentary assessment and intervention Open
Background Advancing evidence-based, tailored interventions for substance use disorders (SUDs) requires understanding temporal directionality while upholding ecological validity. Previous studies identified loneliness and craving as pivota…
View article: Characterizing of dropouts in the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers (MEHIRA) study examining the effects of a stepped and collaborative care model – a multicentered rater-blinded randomized controlled trial
Characterizing of dropouts in the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers (MEHIRA) study examining the effects of a stepped and collaborative care model – a multicentered rater-blinded randomized controlled trial Open
Background Dropout from healthcare interventions can negatively affect patients and healthcare providers through impaired trust in the healthcare system and ineffective use of resources. Research on this topic is still largely missing on r…
View article: Multitasking Practice Eliminates Modality-Based Interference by Separating Task Representations in Sensory Brain Regions
Multitasking Practice Eliminates Modality-Based Interference by Separating Task Representations in Sensory Brain Regions Open
The debate on the neural basis of multitasking costs evolves around neural overlap between concurrently performed tasks. Recent evidence suggests that training-related reductions in representational overlap in fronto-parietal brain regions…
View article: Predictors of symptom change in the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers (MEHIRA) study examining the effects of a stepped and collaborative care model – A multicentered rater-blinded randomized controlled trial
Predictors of symptom change in the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers (MEHIRA) study examining the effects of a stepped and collaborative care model – A multicentered rater-blinded randomized controlled trial Open
These outcomes indicate that trauma-related elements as well as content on refugee identity and post-migration social status changes should be included in depression interventions for refugees. Further, recommendations for future outcome p…
View article: Personality, Social Factors, Brain Functioning, Familial Risk, and Trajectories of Alcohol Misuse in Adolescence
Personality, Social Factors, Brain Functioning, Familial Risk, and Trajectories of Alcohol Misuse in Adolescence Open
Importance The development of an alcohol use disorder in adolescence is associated with increased risk of future alcohol dependence. The differential associations of risk factors with alcohol use over the course of 8 years are important fo…
View article: The ReCoDe addiction research consortium: Losing and regaining control over drug intake—Findings and future perspectives
The ReCoDe addiction research consortium: Losing and regaining control over drug intake—Findings and future perspectives Open
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are seen as a continuum ranging from goal‐directed and hedonic drug use to loss of control over drug intake with aversive consequences for mental and physical health and social functioning. The main goals of …
View article: Multitasking practice eliminates modality-based interference by separating task representations in sensory brain regions
Multitasking practice eliminates modality-based interference by separating task representations in sensory brain regions Open
The debate on the neural basis of multitasking costs evolves around neural overlap between concurrently performed tasks. Recent evidence suggests that training-related reductions in representational overlap in fronto-parietal brain regions…
View article: Effect of acute and long-term exercise on leptin levels in depressed outpatients
Effect of acute and long-term exercise on leptin levels in depressed outpatients Open
Background Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. Altered leptin levels are known to be associated with depressive symptoms, however discrepancies in the results…
View article: Gamified smartphone experiments reveal that fluctuations in decision-making precede changes in real-life drinking in alcohol use disorder
Gamified smartphone experiments reveal that fluctuations in decision-making precede changes in real-life drinking in alcohol use disorder Open
Background. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major contributor to global disability and mortality. Cross-sectional studies have linked AUD to reduced cognitive control and heightened risky decision-making. However, the temporal direction of…
View article: Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect depressive symptoms? Longitudinal analysis of health worker data
Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect depressive symptoms? Longitudinal analysis of health worker data Open
Background Health workers play a vital role in response to outbreaks under pandemic circumstances, but are also highly vulnerable to stress-related mental health issues (e.g., due to pandemic workload). There are knowledge gaps regarding t…
View article: Did the prevalence of depressive symptoms change during the COVID-19 pandemic? A multilevel analysis on longitudinal data from healthcare workers
Did the prevalence of depressive symptoms change during the COVID-19 pandemic? A multilevel analysis on longitudinal data from healthcare workers Open
Background: Healthcare workers (HCW) are at high risk to develop mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic because of additional work load, perceived stress, and exposure to patients with COVID-19. Currently, there are few studie…