Stuttering appears to be a disorder in self-regulation of motor control (speech production), attention (default mode), and emotion.

This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of cognitive processing therapy on posttraumatic stress disorder when administered indivividually or in a group format among a population of active-duty servicemembers. http://ja.ma/2fYZBLF

The microscopes are mostly dark today,
pathologists at home with family.
One of them, quite soon, will make
a judgment call. Whatever that contains
can’t change today, bright edges glowing,
warm smells from the oven, phone calls
reminding me of everything I’m thankful for.

This study discusses the association between levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and general psychological distress symptoms. http://ja.ma/2fNZAfx

A reflection on the importance of replication studies stimulated by a new clinical trial with omega 3 PUFAs. http://ja.ma/2fO1pcw

Depression commonly occurs in patients with mild cognitive impairment and a new report suggests an overall pooled prevalence of 32 percent. http://ja.ma/2gmSixL

Individual sessions of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) – a trauma-focused treatment that teaches patients more balanced thinking about traumatic events – were better at reducing the severity of PTSD in active-duty military members, although group sessions also were effective, according to a new article published online by JAMA Psychiatry. http://ja.ma/2gBXq47

This randomized clinical trial assesses the effect of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids vs placebo on the transition to psychosis in persons at ultrahigh risk for psychotic disorders. http://ja.ma/2fYZ78f

This article analyzes the mechanisms of harm-avoidance learning as a potential model for obsessive-compulsive disorder. http://ja.ma/2fjAXFQ