Systematic Review

A systematic review is a scholarly synthesis of the evidence on a clearly presented topic using critical methods to identify, define and assess research on the topic.

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What 30 years of randomized trials tell us about how psychotherapy improves youth depression. A systematic review of candidate mediators.

Do Air Purifiers Help Prevent Respiratory Infections Like COVID-19? A Systematic Review of the Science

Studies with favorable results for antidepressant use (i.e., reduced suicide risk or no effect) are more often published in psychiatric journals than studies with unfavorable results (i.e., increased suicide risk), according to a systematic review published in Journal of Clinical Epidemiology.

Both social isolation and loneliness are significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 90 cohort studies and over 2 million individuals.

Disclosure of suicidal ideation and behaviours: A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 100 studies and 1,044,629 participants showed that less than half of people disclosed suicidal ideation or behavior.

Therapeutic interventions impact brain function and promote post-traumatic growth in adults living with post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging studies found that EMDR exhibited the largest effect on brain function.

The Link Between Positive and Negative Parenting Behaviors and Child Inflammation: A systematic review finds greater parental responsiveness/warmth was associated with lower levels of child pro-inflammatory markers in 60% of studies.

Pedophilia is associated with lower sexual interest in adults: Meta-analyses and a systematic review with men who had sexually offended against children

A systematic review finds nature exposure has a significant restorative effect in children and adolescents, helping restore cognitive, social and behavioral resources.

Cannabis Decriminalization and Legalization and Road Safety Outcomes: A systematic review finds, among other things, medical legalization was associated with reductions in fatal motor-vehicle collisions, whereas recreational legalization was conversely associated with increases in fatal collisions.

Motor alterations in depression and anxiety disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Association of cannabis potency with mental ill health and addiction: a systematic review finds use of higher potency cannabis, relative to lower potency cannabis, was associated with an increased risk of psychosis and cannabis use disorder.

A bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nutrients | Free Full-Text | Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

The effectiveness of hypnosis for pain relief: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 85 controlled experimental trials

The prevalence of psychological consequences of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

A systematic review finds predictors of parents' intention to vaccinate their children were fathers, older age of parents, higher income, higher levels of perceived threat from the COVID-19, positive attitudes towards vaccination (e.g. history of children's and parents' vaccination against the flu)

Personality changes after subarachnoid hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The relationship between videogame micro-transactions and problem gaming and gambling: A systematic review

Causal effects of cannabis legalization on parents, parenting, and children: A systematic review