Department of Psychiatry https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:09:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Mapping the ADHD Brain https://research.unc.edu/story/mapping-the-adhd-brain/#new_tab Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:09:46 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18337 Nicholas Fogleman combines brain imaging research with hands-on clinical care to better understand and support children and teens with ADHD.

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]]> Nicholas Fogleman combines brain imaging research with hands-on clinical care to better understand and support children and teens with ADHD.

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]]> Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis? UNC Perinatal Psychiatrists Weigh In https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/health/postpartum-psychosis-dsm-diagnosis.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.hWn4.gkUMJO764QD1&smid=url-share#new_tab Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:26:52 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18333 The post Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis? UNC Perinatal Psychiatrists Weigh In appeared first on Department of Psychiatry.

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]]> An Approach to Decision-Making in Community Based Participatory Research to Foster Co-Ownership and Trust https://doi.org/10.1177/1525822X251339954#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:50:44 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18324 This Short Take describes the rationale for, and use of, a decision-making process in community-engaged comparative effectiveness research, co-led by community researchers and academic researchers. The contribution of this methodological guide is to (1) ensure that all partners have a voice in contributing to major study decisions; (2) distribute power equally; (3) avoid power differentials; … Read more

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]]> This Short Take describes the rationale for, and use of, a decision-making process in community-engaged comparative effectiveness research, co-led by community researchers and academic researchers. The contribution of this methodological guide is to (1) ensure that all partners have a voice in contributing to major study decisions; (2) distribute power equally; (3) avoid power differentials; (4) increase trust; and (5) promote shared governance in research.

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]]> Evidence from Darjeeling to support “Education as Mental Health Therapy” (Ed-MH) as an emerging therapy modality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41059929/#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:49:36 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18322 This research confirms that by simply tweaking their everyday interactions with students, teachers can deliver a valid form of care called “Education as mental health therapy” that functions effectively as a therapeutic intervention. The findings verify that teachers naturally prefer this organic approach over formal counseling, successfully transforming routine classroom moments into opportunities for mental … Read more

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]]> This research confirms that by simply tweaking their everyday interactions with students, teachers can deliver a valid form of care called “Education as mental health therapy” that functions effectively as a therapeutic intervention. The findings verify that teachers naturally prefer this organic approach over formal counseling, successfully transforming routine classroom moments into opportunities for mental health improvement.

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]]> Evidence-based psychotherapies for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and their underlying mechanisms https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-025-00505-2#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:48:41 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18320 Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect about one in five women and significantly elevate the risk of suicidality, contributing to a substantial share of maternal deaths worldwide. Because evidence-based psychotherapies are highly effective and preferred by many perinatal patients, expanding access to them may reduce these risks.

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]]> Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect about one in five women and significantly elevate the risk of suicidality, contributing to a substantial share of maternal deaths worldwide. Because evidence-based psychotherapies are highly effective and preferred by many perinatal patients, expanding access to them may reduce these risks.

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]]> Methylphenidate stabilizes dynamic brain network organization during tasks probing attention and reward processing in stimulant-naïve children with ADHD https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03694-9#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:47:52 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18318 This study finds that when children with ADHD take stimulant medication for the first time the cross-talk between different parts of their brain becomes more stable and this is related to them paying better attention during a challenging task. This work helps us understand how stimulant medication for children with ADHD can help the brain … Read more

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]]> This study finds that when children with ADHD take stimulant medication for the first time the cross-talk between different parts of their brain becomes more stable and this is related to them paying better attention during a challenging task. This work helps us understand how stimulant medication for children with ADHD can help the brain and improve children’s attention and behavior.

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]]> Factor Structure of RRBs in Verbal and Non-Verbal Preschoolers With ASD or Related Characteristics https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41313577/#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:47:02 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18316 Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a core symptom of autism. The current diagnostic system separates RRBs into four domains. These findings suggest that, based on data driven methods, RRBs may be best understood as 3 domains in verbally-able individuals and 2 domains in non-verbal individuals.

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]]> Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a core symptom of autism. The current diagnostic system separates RRBs into four domains. These findings suggest that, based on data driven methods, RRBs may be best understood as 3 domains in verbally-able individuals and 2 domains in non-verbal individuals.

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]]> Laying the groundwork for a culturally sensitive pediatric primary care eating disorders intervention for the Latino community: insights from focus groups https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-025-01451-3#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:43:00 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18314 To improve access to care, we are developing and testing First Approach Skills Training- Disordered Eating (FAST-DE), a brief intervention to treat disordered eating in primary care settings. In this study, we conducted focus groups with adolescents and caregivers from the Latino community who had lived experience with disordered eating in order to begin the … Read more

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]]> To improve access to care, we are developing and testing First Approach Skills Training- Disordered Eating (FAST-DE), a brief intervention to treat disordered eating in primary care settings. In this study, we conducted focus groups with adolescents and caregivers from the Latino community who had lived experience with disordered eating in order to begin the cultural adaptation of FAST-DE into First Approach Skills Training-Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria (TCA) to better meet the needs of families from the Latino community.

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]]> Youth Risk Index: Psychometrics, Predicting Initiation of Early Adolescent Substance Use, and Breadth of Liability Detected https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/youth-risk-index-psychometrics-predicting-initiation-of-early-adolescent-substance-use-and-breadth-of-liability-detected-2/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:41:30 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18312 This paper reported on a new screening tool for children that measures their risk for problematic substance use and other risky behaviors in adolescence. This screening allows children with high risk to receive prevention potentially years before they would otherwise begin problematic behavior.

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]]> This paper reported on a new screening tool for children that measures their risk for problematic substance use and other risky behaviors in adolescence. This screening allows children with high risk to receive prevention potentially years before they would otherwise begin problematic behavior.

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]]> Cross sectional multi-sample study of nonfatal overdose in adolescents and young adults in the fentanyl era https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.112921#new_tab Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:40:57 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/?p=18310 Levels of risk factors for opioids misuse and rates of substance use are reported for four distinct samples of adolescents and young adults from studies of the Helping End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Prevention Cooperative.

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]]> Levels of risk factors for opioids misuse and rates of substance use are reported for four distinct samples of adolescents and young adults from studies of the Helping End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Prevention Cooperative.

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