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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 3d

Academic freedom is essential to strong science. Our CEO and Executive Editor-in-Chief Robert Mann share how we protect editorial independence, support diverse voices, and uphold rigorous peer review 🍁▶️ buff.ly/Ays4Y8I

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 9d

How do biological contributors influence depression, anxiety, or addiction in women? The Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience publishes research that explores these complex links. Read the latest ➡️ buff.ly/shEN307

#MentalHealthResearch #Psychiatry #Neuroscience

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 11d

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 11d

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples. May we listen, learn, and walk together toward a more inclusive future.

#TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples #Equity

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 12d

⚡ Can brain stimulation improve ADHD symptoms in kids?
A meta-analysis finds tDCS enhances attention and inhibitory control, but not overall clinical symptoms.
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 15d

Why do past traumas increase risky cannabis use? 🤔
Altered striatal–cortical circuits may potentiate craving after trauma, while cannabis cues activate corticolimbic pathways.
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 17d

🧠 How are elevated BDNF levels linked to #autism?
New #research shows that in children with ASD, increased peripheral BDNF is associated with oxidative stress—and reversing it in mice rescues autism-like behaviors.
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 18d

This study moves beyond brain regions to explore how obsessive–compulsive disorder may be rooted in broader brain network disruptions. Learn more ➡️https://buff.ly/be859Sw

#PsychiatryResearch #Neuroscience #OCDResearch

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Diagram showing comparison between OCD patients and healthy controls using rs-fMRI data and FCNM analysis for grey matter volume and resting-state activity.

Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 19d

🧠 How do brain blood flow and white matter structure interact in youth with bipolar disorder?
New research finds ACC blood flow is linked to cingulum white matter integrity—especially in asymptomatic females.
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 22d

Celebrate #PeerReviewWeek with us!

This week highlights the essential role of reviewers in scholarly publishing. Learn how you can contribute through peer review 📖▶️ buff.ly/aG0O0C2

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Step-by-step guide to becoming a peer reviewer with Canadian Science Publishing using ScholarOne and ORCID ID submission platform.

Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 23d

We’re in Montréal at the CCNP 47th Annual Meeting. Stop by and connect with Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience!

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 24d

Could psychedelics offer relief from depressive and negative symptoms in schizoaffective disorders? New to @cdnsciencepub.com's portfolio, JPN brings new insight into this connection through original research, reviews, and more ➡️ buff.ly/V23qEJS

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The different stages of the Geneva model for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 24d

Heading to Montréal for the CCNP 47th Annual Meeting? Come visit us! We’re excited to connect with researchers and colleagues.

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 25d

📊 How real is the youth mental health crisis?
A new editorial examines national & provincial trends in symptoms, suicidality, and healthcare use — and explores why interpreting these numbers is more complex than it seems.
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 26d

We are thrilled to be attending the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology 47th Annual Meeting in Montréal from September 17–19! We can't wait to connect with the amazing community. Come say hi!

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · 29d

@jpnjournal.bsky.social publishes work that helps us understand the brain processes behind psychiatric disorders. Sign-up to our newsletter by selecting the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience as your journal preference! ➡️ buff.ly/jOJA1zh

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Sep 11

Explore Canada’s youth mental health crisis: rising distress, social media impact, and barriers to care. Read more in @jpnjournal.bsky.social ▶️ cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10....

#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthCanada #MentalHealthAwareness

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’ve joined a new publisher! Excited to partner with @cdnsciencepub.com as we continue publishing leading research in brain and mental health science. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/RnlFsYt

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

Prematurity and low birth weight with prenatal benzodiazepine exposure:
Benzodiazepine exposure in the third trimester is linked to increased risk of preterm and small-for-gestational-age births.
➡️https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.240063

Benzodiazepine exposure in the third trimester is linked to increased risk of preterm and small-for-gestational-age births.

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Risks of prematurity and low birth weight associated with trimester-specific prenatal benzodiazepine exposure
Chen et al.
J Psychiatry Neurosci August 26, 2025 50 (4) E310-E317; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.240063

Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Cognitive training and tDCS for borderline personality disorder:
A combined approach was well tolerated and showed improvements in cognitive performance, symptoms, and functioning.
➡️https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.250041

A combined approach was well tolerated and showed improvements in cognitive performance, symptoms, and functioning.

Research
Transcranial direct current stimulation and online cognitive training to enhance cognitive function and emotional stability in borderline personality disorder: an open-labelled pilot study
Ahmed et al.
J Psychiatry Neurosci August 26, 2025 50 (4) E299-E309; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.250041

Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 26

Risks of prematurity and low birth weight associated with trimester-specific prenatal benzodiazepine exposure.

New articles on prenatal benzodiazepine exposure and borderline personality disorder.
➡️https://www.jpn.ca/content/50/4

Text: New articles on prenatal benzodiazepine exposure and borderline personality disorder in Volume 50, Issue 4 of the JPN.
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 20

Childhood trauma and HDM in psychosis:
Do alterations in hippocampal-dependent memory underlie the relationship between developmental trauma and psychosis?
➡️http://www.jpn.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/jpn.240150

Do alterations in hippocampal-dependent memory underlie the relationship between developmental trauma and psychosis?

Research
Childhood trauma and hippocampal-dependent memory across the psychosis spectrum: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mason et al.
J Psychiatry Neurosci August 14, 2025 50 (4) E277-E298; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.240150

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 19

Weight loss and clozapine levels:
Given the recent surge in use of GLP-1 agonists, it is likely that more patients taking clozapine may experience weight loss and worsening of schizophrenia symptoms.
➡️http://www.jpn.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/jpn.250076

Given the recent surge in use of GLP-1 agonists, it is likely that more patients taking clozapine may experience weight loss and worsening of schizophrenia symptoms.

Psychopharmacology for the Clinician
Weight loss leading to reduction in clozapine levels and symptomatic worsening
Kumar et al.
J Psychiatry Neurosci August 14, 2025 50 (4) E275-E276; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.250076

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 15

Youth mental health in Canada:
Mental health professionals have the obligation to listen to youth and to develop clinical, evidence-based programs and research initiatives to support their needs.
➡️http://www.jpn.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/jpn.250115

Editorial
Are the kids alright? Making sense of the current youth mental health crisis in Canada through heuristics and data
Rubin-Kahana et al.
J Psychiatry Neurosci August 14, 2025 50 (4) E267-E274; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.250115

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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience @jpnjournal.bsky.social · Aug 14

Are the kids alright? Making sense of the current youth mental health crisis in Canada through heuristics and data.

New articles on youth mental health, weight loss and clozapine, and childhood trauma.
➡️https://www.jpn.ca/content/50/4

Text: New articles on youth mental health, weight loss and clozapine, and childhood trauma in Volume 50, Issue 4 of the JPN.
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