Every Mental Health story tagged Systems.
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition characterized by a hyperfixation on building muscles, is often overlooked in boys and men, despite being a significant mental health issue. An expert is advocating for reclassifying the condition as an eating disorder to improve care and recognition.
A cross-sectional study in Germany investigates the relationship between structural brain changes and post-acute outcomes in patients with NMDA receptor encephalitis, highlighting the importance of fractal dimensionality as a new imaging marker of long-term outcomes.
Heidi Overton, a key health policymaker in the Trump administration, has been nominated to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Her appointment has raised concerns about her potential competing interests.
STAT, a leading healthcare publication, has launched a new initiative to address the crisis of trust in science, with a focus on exploring the origins of misinformation and promoting transparency and accountability in scientific institutions.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the field of mental health, experts are raising concerns about its safety, equity, and accountability. A recent editorial in The Lancet Psychiatry highlights the need for a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of AI in mental health care.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been left with 'zombie programs' due to the Trump administration's layoffs, which have resulted in a lack of staffing and expertise in key areas. The programs, which were funded by Congress, are still on the books but are not being implemented due to the lack of personnel.
A new federal policy may hinder organizations' ability to distribute test strips that identify adulterants in street drugs, potentially increasing overdose rates.
The rise of looksmaxxing apps, which use AI to score facial attractiveness, is raising concerns among mental health professionals. These apps, popular among teenage boys, promote narrow beauty standards and may contribute to body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Experts warn that the lack of age verification and unvalidated scoring methods pose significant risks to vulnerable youth, particularly those from marginalized communities.