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A new study published in World Psychiatry looked at cognitive therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents exposed to multiple traumatic stressors. “Our study tested whether a talking therapy called cognitive therapy for PTSD works for children and teenagers who have been through many different traumatic experiences,” study author Richard Meiser-Stedman told us. “We wanted to see if this therapy could help in real-world NHS mental health services, where young people often present with not just PTSD but also depression, anxiety, or other difficulties.” [More]

Whether it’s for reducing stress or being more mindful, meditation is a popular mental health practice. But now researchers have found many people who meditate also experience adverse side effects. [More]

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry looked at changes in specialty crisis services offered before and after the launch of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. “The 988 number is designed to be easier to remember than the previous number, 1-800-273-8255, and it also has a broader scope, focusing on mental health crises rather than just suicide,” study author Jonathan Cantor told us. “The switch to a simpler number aimed to enhance recall and awareness of the suicide lifeline. There has been a noticeable increase in contacts to 988. We aimed to assess whether the crisis support infrastructure changed during this rise in demand.” [More]

A new study published in the Lancet looked at associations between childhood trauma and childhood psychiatric disorders in Brazil. “This study looks at the impact of childhood trauma exposure on the mental health of adolescents at ages 15 and 18 in a Brazilian birth cohort,” study author Megan Bailey told us. Bailey is an ESRC-Funded PhD Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. [More]

A new study published in Cell looked at how stress disrupts engram ensembles in lateral amygdala to generalize threat memory in mice. “We examined how acute stress impacted fearful memories,” study author Sheena Josselyn, Senior Scientist at Hospital for Sick Children told us. “We found that acute stress before a fearful event generalized the memory of this fearful event. That is, the subjects reacted fearfully both to the cues that predicted the fearful event and also safe cues.” [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma looked at the effectiveness of residential and intensive outpatient programs for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in active military. “The care and services provided for the treatment of active military personnel and veterans suffering from PTSD encompass a variety of formats, including both residential and outpatient treatment programs,” study author Walter S. Marcantoni told us. “The structural differences between these program types present challenges in making direct comparisons.” [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy looked at burnout, racial trauma, and protective experiences of Black psychologists and counselors. “We studied Black mental health professionals who worked with Black clients who were dealing with racial trauma,” study author Eric M. Brown told us. [More]

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry looked at the prevalence of mental health disorders among individuals experiencing homelessness. “We were examining the prevalence of addictions and mental health (AMH) conditions among adults experiencing homelessness globally,” study author Rebecca Barry told us. Barry is postdoctoral fellow at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. “We were hoping to find the overall current and lifetime prevalence of AMH conditions in this population.” [More]

An increase in hallucinations and nightmares could be an indication of the onset of autoimmune diseases. Research published in eClincalMedicine found that symptoms like nightmares and hallucinations may also be an early warning sign for people with lupus to identify a flare up period. [More]

People remember moments immediately after a distressing episode with more clarity than the moment preceding the distressing event. Research investigating memory and trauma published in Cognition and Emotion could help inform the approach to treating PTSD, assist clinicians in combating memory loss in Alzheimer’s and even improve evaluation of eyewitness testimonies. [More]