Mental HealthOct 17, 2024
Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks'
A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression. The difference is also visible in ...
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Mental HealthOct 16, 2024
High potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA, study shows
A new study suggests that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use.
Mental HealthOct 11, 2024
Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, researchers report.
Mental HealthOct 10, 2024
Duke Global Health Institute holds inaugural global mental health conference, discusses community-centered approach to care
The newly founded Duke Center for Global Mental Health held its augural conference Tuesday, bringing together a diverse group of ...
Mental HealthOct 10, 2024
New research identifies key mental health risk factors for children after trauma
A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event.
Mental HealthOct 9, 2024
Adding vagus nerve stimulation to training sessions may boost how well sounds are perceived
Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, which is called…
Mental HealthOct 7, 2024
Grief can take toll on mental health
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This is National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental illness affects more people than you think.
Mental HealthOct 7, 2024
A global revolution in funding mental health care is coming
The conversation about the mental health crisis is loud, but at a standstill. Stuck on repeat around the challenges of accessing ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2024
Ease Your Anxiety Naturally With These 8 Everyday Foods
Did you know that what you’re eating can have a big impact on your mental health? Just like skipping meals can impact your mood ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2024
11 TV Shows and Movies About Mental Illness to Show You How It’s Done
Whether it’s Anthony Hopkins’ empathetic portrayal of dementia in “The Father” or Kirsten Dunst’s depiction of ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2024
Certified community behavioral health clinics reflect bipartisan support for investment in improving mental health
A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60% of the US ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2024
Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Increases Access to Mental Health
The extent to which certified community behavioral health clinic expansion reaches different parts of the country remained ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2024
Deep brain stimulation instantly improves arm and hand function post-brain injury
Deep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or stroke.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2024
The Future Of Mental Health Care: Predictions For The Next Five Years
The mental healthcare industry is on the brink of a transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing societal ...
Mental HealthSep 26, 2024
Black Maternal Mental Health: Breaking the Silence and Seeking Support
Maternal mental health refers to the mental wellness of pregnant people during and after pregnancy. There is commonly a focus on ...
Mental HealthSep 25, 2024
Digital biomarkers shedding light on seasonality in mood disorders
Wrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical activity, according to a…
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
Study highlights urgent need for improved care for schizophrenia
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use ...
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
New research identifies critical gaps in mental health care for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% received minimally…
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have CTE
A study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe that they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Those individuals were more likely to report cognitive symptoms, and 25% of them also reported…
Mental HealthSep 23, 2024
Mental health first aid aims to recognize, respond and reduce bias
Long-term goal is to make mental health first aid as universally recognized as CPR Courses focus on adults and youth Nearly 1 in ...
Mental HealthSep 19, 2024
Researchers achieve a significant advancement in early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents
Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with behavioral assessments for greater diagnostic…
Mental HealthSep 16, 2024
Vital language sites in brain act like connectors in a social network
When surgeons perform brain surgery on people with brain tumors or epilepsy, they need to remove the tumor or abnormal tissue while preserving parts of the brain that control language and movement. A new study may better…
Mental HealthSep 16, 2024
Institute for Community Mental Health
At the Institute for Community Mental Health (ICMH), we are transforming the mental and behavioral health landscape through the ...
Mental HealthSep 13, 2024
September marks Suicide Prevention Month as NC faces record-breaking suicide rate
September is Suicide Prevention Month, which honors those who have lost their lives to suicide and the people working to end this ...
Mental HealthSep 13, 2024
Iris Telehealth launches Virtual Clinic with AI insights for behavioral health
Iris Telehealth, a virtual-first behavioral health company, has launched two new technology-driven solutions, its new Virtual ...
Mental HealthSep 11, 2024
New insights could help prevent psychosis relapses in youth and young adults
New findings could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full relapse of psychosis.
Mental HealthSep 10, 2024
Suicide Prevention: Mental Health Matters Jax phone bank open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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Mental HealthSep 9, 2024
'We need to talk about suicide – no matter how uncomfortable we may be'
If there’s anything Kelly Haskins wants you to know, it’s that you matter. That temporary problems or concerns are just that ...
Mental HealthSep 6, 2024
Tracking depression
Serotonin in depression is highly relevant in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. To better study this area, a team has now developed a fluorescent probe for imaging processes that is highly sensitive and…
Mental HealthSep 4, 2024
A new drug target for psychiatric disorders
Scientists have identified a molecular intermediate of a serotonin receptor that is involved in diseases such as depression and schizophrenia. The study points to a potentially new target for therapeutics.