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View article: Social networks and symptomatology in recently hospitalized individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders: A six-month longitudinal study
Social networks and symptomatology in recently hospitalized individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders: A six-month longitudinal study Open
Individuals with psychosis have reduced social networks; however, little is known about whether social networks change over time, particularly after an acute episode requiring hospitalization. Furthermore, longitudinal associations between…
View article: A two-year longitudinal investigation of insula subregional cortical thickness and surface area in early psychosis
A two-year longitudinal investigation of insula subregional cortical thickness and surface area in early psychosis Open
In early psychosis, insula cortical thickness, but not surface area, is disrupted, and demonstrates normative changes over two years. This pattern is observed for all insula subregions. These data suggest that cortical thickness of the ins…
View article: Community-Engaged Qualitative Study on Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Standardized Patients in Medical Simulation
Community-Engaged Qualitative Study on Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Standardized Patients in Medical Simulation Open
View article: Perspectives of Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth with Mental Health Service Needs in the US Southeast: Challenges, Needs, and Recommendations for Improving LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Support
Perspectives of Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth with Mental Health Service Needs in the US Southeast: Challenges, Needs, and Recommendations for Improving LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Support Open
Findings demonstrate the need for affirming and accessible mental health resources for LGBTQ + youth and families in Southeastern U.S. as well as the need for parent-focused resources to better support parents of LGBTQ + youth experiencing…
View article: A 2-year longitudinal investigation of insula subregional volumes in early psychosis
A 2-year longitudinal investigation of insula subregional volumes in early psychosis Open
Background The insula is a heterogeneous cortical region with three cytoarchitectural subregions— agranular, dysgranular, and granular—that have distinct functional roles. Previous cross- sectional studies have shown smaller volume of all …
View article: Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in sexual minority adolescents: An examination of social reward responsiveness and support as moderators
Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in sexual minority adolescents: An examination of social reward responsiveness and support as moderators Open
View article: Belief Updating, Childhood Maltreatment, and Paranoia in Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Belief Updating, Childhood Maltreatment, and Paranoia in Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders Open
Background and Hypothesis Exposure to childhood maltreatment—a risk factor for psychosis that is associated with paranoia—may impact one’s beliefs about the world and how beliefs are updated. We hypothesized that increased exposure to chil…
View article: The insula: Leveraging cellular and systems-level research to better understand its roles in health and schizophrenia
The insula: Leveraging cellular and systems-level research to better understand its roles in health and schizophrenia Open
Schizophrenia is a highly heterogeneous disorder characterized by a multitude of complex and seemingly non-overlapping symptoms. The insular cortex has gained increasing attention in neuroscience and psychiatry due to its involvement in a …
View article: Belief updating, childhood maltreatment and paranoia in schizophrenia
Belief updating, childhood maltreatment and paranoia in schizophrenia Open
Background and Hypothesis: Exposure to childhood maltreatment — a transdiagnostic risk factor for psychopathology — may impact one’s beliefs about the world and how beliefs are updated. We hypothesized that increased exposure to childhood …