New protein-focused research reveals promising gene targets for depression therapy and diagnosis. Using an innovative…
Browsing: Mental Health
Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as how they cope with stress, relate to others, and make choices. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to more severe disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mental health is shaped by a complex mix of genetic, biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Increasingly recognized as just as important as physical health, mental health is a major focus of scientific research aimed at understanding its causes, improving treatments, and reducing stigma. Advances in neuroscience, psychology, and public health are driving more holistic approaches to mental well-being across all stages of life.
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McGill study a step in understanding the mechanism of psychedelics’ impact on the brain and…
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New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that…
Personalized deep brain stimulation, powered by machine learning, may soon allow doctors to tailor treatments…
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A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the discovery of…