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Research Summary
09/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Vortioxetine was consistently associated with reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MDD, while its effects on cognition were less consistent, according to a systematic review.
Vortioxetine was consistently associated with reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MDD, while its effects on cognition were less consistent, according to a systematic review.
Vortioxetine was consistently...
09/23/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Research Summary
08/14/2026
Maria Mantas
In a preregistered study of 106 adults, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported more mind-wandering than healthy controls during a continuous performance task.
In a preregistered study of 106 adults, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported more mind-wandering than healthy controls during a continuous performance task.
In a preregistered study of 106...
08/14/2026
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Research Summary
08/13/2026
Maria Mantas
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use was largely not associated with antidepressant response to rTMS among patients with MDD, according to study findings.
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use was largely not associated with antidepressant response to rTMS among patients with MDD, according to study findings.
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and...
08/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
08/06/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The US FDA has approved oveporexton (ORZEYFUL), a first-in-class orexin treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adults.
The US FDA has approved oveporexton (ORZEYFUL), a first-in-class orexin treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adults.
The US FDA has approved...
08/06/2026
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FDA Approval
07/27/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved centanafadine (SIMTRIYO), a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved centanafadine (SIMTRIYO), a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The US Food and Drug...
07/27/2026
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Research Summary
07/21/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients with TRD receiving repeated, low-dose oral esketamine did not experience greater increases in serum BDNF than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Patients with TRD receiving repeated, low-dose oral esketamine did not experience greater increases in serum BDNF than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Patients with TRD receiving...
07/21/2026
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FDA Alerts
07/16/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Axsome Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for AXS-12 (reboxetine) for cataplexy in narcolepsy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Axsome Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for AXS-12 (reboxetine) for cataplexy in narcolepsy.
The US Food and Drug...
07/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Rapid Reaction
07/16/2026
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD; Maria Mantas
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to news that Eli Lilly and Company plans to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc, expanding its presence in the emerging field of psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to news that Eli Lilly and Company plans to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc, expanding its presence in the emerging field of psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds...
07/16/2026
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a stethoscope, pills, and brain
Research Summary
07/16/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients with MDD and favorable biobehavioral markers for sertraline and/or bupropion experienced higher antidepressant response rates than those with negative markers for both drugs.
Patients with MDD and favorable biobehavioral markers for sertraline and/or bupropion experienced higher antidepressant response rates than those with negative markers for both drugs.
Patients with MDD and favorable...
07/16/2026
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Research Summary
07/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A randomized clinical trial found that 10 once-daily sessions of iTBS produced short-term improvement compared to sham in clinician-rated depressive symptoms among adults with recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial found that 10 once-daily sessions of iTBS produced short-term improvement compared to sham in clinician-rated depressive symptoms among adults with recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial...
07/10/2026
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