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View article: 471 Rethinking ethnic categories in research
471 Rethinking ethnic categories in research Open
OP 23: Mental Health 3, B304 (FCSH), September 4, 2025, 14:45 - 15:45 Introduction and aim Traditional ethnic categories currently used in mental health research often fail to capture the complexities of identity, especially in migrant and…
View article: A multidisciplinary approach to establishing clozapine in a patient with schizophrenia and comorbid ASD: a case report
A multidisciplinary approach to establishing clozapine in a patient with schizophrenia and comorbid ASD: a case report Open
A multidisciplinary approach is required to establish clozapine in a patient with schizophrenia and ASD.
View article: The potential of ultra-low field magnetic resonance imaging, within dementia diagnosis pathways in the United Kingdom
The potential of ultra-low field magnetic resonance imaging, within dementia diagnosis pathways in the United Kingdom Open
View article: Reduced reliance on partner reciprocity drives lower trust in schizophrenia
Reduced reliance on partner reciprocity drives lower trust in schizophrenia Open
Schizophrenia is characterized by significant cognitive and social difficulties, including paranoid ideation and impaired trust in others. Despite consistent evidence of disrupted social interactions in schizophrenia, the neurocognitive me…
View article: A fully immersive gamified virtual reality assessment of functional cognition
A fully immersive gamified virtual reality assessment of functional cognition Open
Neurodegenerative diseases have become a major challenge to healthcare systems worldwide, and scalable, cost-effective screening tools are needed to manage them with minimal resource expenditure. In this feasibility study, we developed and…
View article: The association between relapse and the outcome of schizophrenia and recurrent psychotic disorders: commentary, Trew et al – CORRIGENDUM
The association between relapse and the outcome of schizophrenia and recurrent psychotic disorders: commentary, Trew et al – CORRIGENDUM Open
View article: The relationships between anxiety, psychotic-like experiences and autism: a systematic review
The relationships between anxiety, psychotic-like experiences and autism: a systematic review Open
Introduction Research has suggested that anxiety may be responsible for the elevated levels of psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) seen in Autism. However, there has been no previous systematic review examining this relationship. Method We c…
View article: Dose-response relationship in digital psychological therapies for people with psychosis: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Dose-response relationship in digital psychological therapies for people with psychosis: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression Open
Introduction Recent digital technological advances have emerged with the aim of improving accessibility, engagement, and effectiveness of psychological interventions for psychosis. Systematic reviews have provided preliminary evidence that…
View article: The impact of trauma and PTSD on social functioning in refugees and asylum seekers post-migration: systematic review
The impact of trauma and PTSD on social functioning in refugees and asylum seekers post-migration: systematic review Open
Background Refugees and asylum seekers often experience trauma, leading to high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the extent to which trauma and PTSD impacts social functioning, such as social relationships or engagi…
View article: Integrated care in practice: lessons from three tiers of healthcare provider and commissioner staff in two London Integrated Care Systems
Integrated care in practice: lessons from three tiers of healthcare provider and commissioner staff in two London Integrated Care Systems Open
Background To better meet the growing demand and complexity of clinical need, there is a broad international trend towards greater integration of various elements of health- and social care. However, there has been a lack of research aimed…
View article: Why psychiatry needs ethnography
Why psychiatry needs ethnography Open
Summary Psychiatrists and anthropologists both rely on observation, discourse analysis and access to participants’ internal and external worlds. Ethnographic fieldwork, a key method in medical anthropology, offers a powerful tool to establ…
View article: The value of mental science: we publish what matters
The value of mental science: we publish what matters Open
Summary Recent changes to US research funding are having far-reaching consequences that imperil the integrity of science and the provision of care to vulnerable populations. Resisting these changes, the BJPsych Portfolio reaffirms its comm…
View article: Exploring Medical Student Experiences of the Use of Escape Rooms as an Innovative Teaching Method Within Undergraduate Psychiatry Teaching
Exploring Medical Student Experiences of the Use of Escape Rooms as an Innovative Teaching Method Within Undergraduate Psychiatry Teaching Open
Aims: The study aimed to explore the experience and opinions of third year medical students regarding the use of escape rooms as a teaching modality in undergraduate psychiatry education. This research will help inform whether escape rooms…
View article: A NEAD for change? Clinician attitudes towards non-epileptic attack disorder
A NEAD for change? Clinician attitudes towards non-epileptic attack disorder Open
View article: A multidisciplinary approach to establishing clozapine in a patient with schizophrenia and comorbid ASD: A case report
A multidisciplinary approach to establishing clozapine in a patient with schizophrenia and comorbid ASD: A case report Open
Background: There is substantial symptom overlap in psychosis and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-morbidity is common. In addition, antipsychotic response may be moderated by the co-occurrence. Individuals with ASD may be at greater …
View article: 'Flexibility is the name of the game’: Clinicians’ views of optimal dose of psychological interventions for psychosis and paranoia
'Flexibility is the name of the game’: Clinicians’ views of optimal dose of psychological interventions for psychosis and paranoia Open
View article: Advancing virtual and hybrid team well-being through a job demand-resources lens
Advancing virtual and hybrid team well-being through a job demand-resources lens Open
As the modern workplace evolves, the shift to virtual and hybrid team working necessitates a re-evaluation of well-being. While workplace well-being research has predominantly focused on the individual level, understanding team-level well-…
View article: Predicting agranulocytosis in patients treated with clozapine – development and validation of a machine learning algorithm based on 5,550 patients
Predicting agranulocytosis in patients treated with clozapine – development and validation of a machine learning algorithm based on 5,550 patients Open
Background To prevent clozapine-induced agranulocytosis (CIA), patients’ white blood cell counts are closely monitored, with treatment stopped if the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) drops below 1.5×10 9 /L. While effective, this approach h…
View article: Validation of the Caen Chronotype Questionnaire: Exploring the added value of amplitude and correlations with actigraphy
Validation of the Caen Chronotype Questionnaire: Exploring the added value of amplitude and correlations with actigraphy Open
Chronotype self-report instruments are time and cost-efficient measures to profile diurnal or time-of-day preferences. The Caen Chronotype Questionnaire (CCQ) captures morningness and eveningness (CCQ-ME) and a circadian amplitude dimensio…
View article: Competence and confidence of health care professionals in using clozapine: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis
Competence and confidence of health care professionals in using clozapine: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis Open
Background: Clozapine is the only licensed medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, although it is underused. Healthcare professionals (medical and non-medical professionals) play a crucial role in the management of clozapine. Con…
View article: Xanomeline-trospium: defining its place among the current antipsychotic landscape
Xanomeline-trospium: defining its place among the current antipsychotic landscape Open
Progress in the development of new and improved medications for psychosis has been notably slow and disappointing. The first treatment for schizophrenia was introduced in early 1950s and the majority of medications available today exclusiv…
View article: Virtual and Augmented Reality in Undergraduate Medical Education in Psychiatry: A Systematic Review
Virtual and Augmented Reality in Undergraduate Medical Education in Psychiatry: A Systematic Review Open
Background Simulation is widely used in medical education in all specialties; in psychiatry, it usually relies on standardised patients played by actors. Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) have the potential to provide standardised …
View article: Neuromodulation and neural networks in psychiatric disorders: current status and emerging prospects
Neuromodulation and neural networks in psychiatric disorders: current status and emerging prospects Open
Psychiatric disorders lead to disability, premature mortality and economic burden, highlighting the urgent need for more effective treatments. The understanding of psychiatric disorders as conditions of large-scale brain networks has creat…
View article: Exploring functional connectivity in clinical and data-driven groups of preterm and term adults
Exploring functional connectivity in clinical and data-driven groups of preterm and term adults Open
Adults born very preterm (i.e. at <33 weeks’ gestation) are more susceptible to long-lasting structural and functional brain alterations and cognitive and socio-emotional difficulties, compared with full-term controls. However, behaviou…
View article: 'Flexibility is the name of the game’: Clinicians’ Views of Optimal Dose of Psychological Interventions for Psychosis and Paranoia
'Flexibility is the name of the game’: Clinicians’ Views of Optimal Dose of Psychological Interventions for Psychosis and Paranoia Open
In the UK, NICE (2014) recommends a minimum of 16 sessions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for the treatment of psychosis. One of the barriers to implementation is that clinicians’ views of optimum doses may not fit with this guidance. This…
View article: Assessing the efficacy and safety of STOP (successful treatment for paranoia)—an app-based cognitive bias modification therapy for paranoia: a randomised clinical trial protocol
Assessing the efficacy and safety of STOP (successful treatment for paranoia)—an app-based cognitive bias modification therapy for paranoia: a randomised clinical trial protocol Open
ISRCTN registry, ISRCTN17754650. Registered on 03/08/2021. https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN17754650 .
View article: The Safety of Digital Mental Health Interventions: Findings and Recommendations From a Qualitative Study Exploring Users’ Experiences, Concerns, and Suggestions
The Safety of Digital Mental Health Interventions: Findings and Recommendations From a Qualitative Study Exploring Users’ Experiences, Concerns, and Suggestions Open
Background The literature around the safety of digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) is growing. However, the user/patient perspective is still absent from it. Understanding the user/patient perspective can ensure that professionals …
View article: Exploring the effectiveness of eHealth interventions in treating Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) outcomes: a systematic review
Exploring the effectiveness of eHealth interventions in treating Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) outcomes: a systematic review Open
View article: Developing a process for assessing the safety of a digital mental health intervention and gaining regulatory approval: a case study and academic’s guide
Developing a process for assessing the safety of a digital mental health intervention and gaining regulatory approval: a case study and academic’s guide Open
View article: Monitoring Daily Sleep, Mood, and Affect Using Digital Technologies and Wearables: A Systematic Review
Monitoring Daily Sleep, Mood, and Affect Using Digital Technologies and Wearables: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Sleep and affective states are closely intertwined. Nevertheless, previous methods to evaluate sleep-affect associations have been limited by poor ecological validity, with a few studies examining temporal or dynamic interactio…