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Patterns and predictors of adolescent engagement in a mindfulness‐based social–emotional learning program
Adolescent engagement in school-based mindfulness programs varies, but little is known about factors that influence student motivation and participation or this may vary over time. In this pilot study, findings suggest that engagement appears related to classroom context (particularly teacher delivery) more than student demographic characteristics, although further research with larger samples is needed.
What is Futility in Psychiatry?
This commentary delves into a survey of 200 American Psychiatrists that examines their responses on treating individuals with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. The commentary highlights how varying viewpoints on the concept of treatment futility shape the interpretation of the survey findings.
The effect of intranasal oxytocin on neurocognition in people with schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial
This study tested the effect of twice-daily intranasal oxytocin on cognitive outcomes in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. We observed that intranasal oxytocin did not significantly improve cognition in individuals with schizophrenia compared to placebo.
Causal oscillations in the visual thalamo-cortical network in sustained attention in ferrets
Huang et al. demonstrate that visual thalamic theta oscillations causally coordinate the posterior visual network to enhance sustained attention. This coordination is frequency and state dependent.
Welcome Cameron Burleson, LCSW!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with the Youth Behavioral Hospital Cameron will be facilitating treatment for young people ages 12-17 who are experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. His specialties include group therapy for this age range, family therapy and group experiential treatment. He is thrilled to be back with UNC after … Read more