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The strongest recent Psychiatry papers on PubMed, ranked by study design, topic and journal, with the same summaries subscribers get.

  1. randomized trial, 61 patients

    Rapid and robust effects of high-dose intermittent Transcranial Brain Stimulation (iTBS) on depression and suicidal ideation in adolescents with acute major depression: a 10-day randomised, controlled, single-blind trial

    Yang Y, Ye Q, Peng Z, et al. BMC Psychiatry. Jul 2026.

    Findings
    Ten daily sessions of high-dose iTBS significantly lowered HAMD-24 depression scores (p = 0.008) and suicidal ideation scores (p = 0.011) compared to sham. These improvements persisted through Week 6.
    Bottom line
    High-dose iTBS rapidly improves depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in adolescents, though poorer family functioning links to diminished benefit (p < 0.05).

    PubMed, PMID 42928194

  2. randomized trial, 30 patients

    Do video animations and 3-D skull models reduce preoperative anxiety in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery patients? Randomized controlled trial

    Boz U, Tüzüner AM. BMC Oral Health. Jul 2026.

    Findings
    The trial enrolled Thirty patients and compared video animations and 3‑D skull models with standard counseling to assess preoperative anxiety.
    Bottom line
    In a sample of Thirty patients, the effect of visual aids on anxiety was evaluated.

    PubMed, PMID 42919324

  3. randomized trial, 151 patients

    Effects of an internet-delivered behavioral self-monitoring intervention on depressive symptoms in older widowed adults: A randomized controlled trial

    Stahl ST, Croswell E, Minhaj S, et al. J Consult Clin Psychol. Sep 2026.

    Findings
    In a randomized trial of 151 participants, the online self‑monitoring program yielded a depression effect size of 0.48 (95% CI 0.1 to 0.8, p < .001) and an anxiety effect size of 0.57 (95% CI 0.2 to 0.9, p < .001). No significant change was reported for grief or post‑traumatic stress.
    Bottom line
    The intervention produced moderate improvements in depression (0.48 SD) and anxiety (0.57 SD) with statistical significance (p < .001) among 151 older widowed adults.

    PubMed, PMID 42911790

  4. randomized trial, 500 patients

    Outcomes of Mindful Mood Balance for Moms, online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for perinatal depressive relapse prevention in the USA: a two-arm, single-blind, pragmatic randomised clinical trial

    Dimidjian S, Gallop R, Goodman SH, et al. Lancet Public Health. Nov 2026.

    Findings
    In the trial, 81 of 249 participants (33%) assigned to Mindful Mood Balance for Moms relapsed, compared with 111 of 251 participants (44%) receiving usual care. The hazard ratio was 0.74 (95% CI 0.56‑0.99; p=0.045; adjusted false discovery rate p=0.045). The intervention group showed an average decrease of 0.75 (SE 0.13) versus a decrease of 0.31 (SE 0.13) in usual care.
    Bottom line
    Mindful Mood Balance for Moms reduced perinatal depressive relapse from 44% to 33% and achieved a statistically significant hazard ratio of 0.74.

    PubMed, PMID 42901187

  5. meta-analysis, 703 patients

    Effectiveness and Influencing Factors of Drama-Based Interventions for Social Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

    Geng K, He Y. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    The meta‑analysis of 703 individuals showed a significant medium effect (g = 0.54, 95% CI 0.21‑0.88, p = 0.002) with high heterogeneity (I² = 76.04%).
    Bottom line
    Drama‑based programs improve social skills in autism, achieving a moderate effect size of 0.54.

    PubMed, PMID 42900390

  6. retrospective cohort, 88 patients

    Ethnic disparities in time to bipolar disorder diagnosis: retrospective cohort study

    Richards-Brown M, Perez-Rodriguez V, Butler E, et al. BJPsych Open. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    In a cohort of 88 patients, minority ethnic groups experienced significantly longer diagnostic delays for bipolar disorder compared to White individuals (median 556 vs 50.5 days).
    Bottom line
    Significant ethnic disparities in time to bipolar disorder diagnosis highlight the need for culturally informed diagnostic practices.

    PubMed, PMID 42894408

  7. randomized trial, 70 patients

    The effect of tele-nursing counseling on functioning and medication adherence in individuals with bipolar disorder: A randomized controlled trial

    Ubiç N, Ayhan D. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    In 70 patients with bipolar disorder, eight weeks of tele-nursing counseling improved functionality (adjusted difference -6.8, 95% CI: -9.8 to -3.7; p < 0.001) and medication adherence (adjusted difference -2.11, 95% CI: -2.4 to -1.8; p < 0.001) versus standard care.
    Bottom line
    Tele-nursing counseling is an effective adjunctive intervention to enhance functioning and treatment adherence in bipolar disorder.

    PubMed, PMID 42863911

  8. randomized trial, 328 patients

    Multimodal prehabilitation in colorectal cancer surgery: randomized clinical trial

    Bjerregaard F, Pekkari K, Asklid D, et al. BJS Open. Sep 2026.

    Findings
    In 242 patients undergoing colorectal resection, postoperative complications occurred in 47.5% of the prehabilitation group versus 45.0% of controls, showing no significant benefit. Severe complications affected 19.0% overall, with a non‑significant trend toward fewer in the intervention arm.
    Bottom line
    Multidisciplinary prehabilitation did not reduce complication rates (47.5% vs 45.0%) after colorectal cancer surgery.

    PubMed, PMID 42925093

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