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Support for new parents shouldn't leave the family behind

April 29, 2026

Most mental health programs for new mothers focus only on them. But when a mother struggles, the whole family feels it. Partners and other family members often don't know how to help or what to expect. That's why one team tried something different. They created a short online session just for the pe

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Unraveling the Mind: How Immune Cells Play a Role in Brain Disorders

December 27, 2025

Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't

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Unraveling the Genetic Threads of Mental Health

December 19, 2025

Mental health issues might not be as distinct as we once thought. Recent findings suggest that conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder could share common genetic roots. This discovery comes from a large-scale study that analyzed DNA data from over 1 million people with mental health condi

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Unseen Effects: How Childhood Trauma Shapes the Brain

July 2, 2025

Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c

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Sexual Assault's Impact on Mental Health: A Closer Look at the Numbers

June 16, 2025

Sexual assault is a serious issue that affects many people in the US. It is particularly common among women. This problem is linked to various mental health issues. However, there is not much research on how sexual assault affects adults and how it differs between men and women. A recent study look

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Older Adults' Money Mismanagement: A Clue to Bigger Problems?

June 13, 2025

It is a fact that as people age, their ability to handle money can decline. This is not just about forgetting to pay bills. It can be a sign of bigger health issues. Many health problems, like diseases that affect the brain or mental health conditions, can make it hard for older adults to make smart

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Unlocking Brain Mysteries with Smart Scans

June 1, 2025

The brain is a complex puzzle. Scientists have developed a clever way to piece it together. They use a tool called dynamic PET. This tool helps them understand how different parts of the brain work. It does this by tracking special substances, called radiotracers. These tracers light up areas o

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Virtual Friends in a Digital World

May 31, 2025

Adolescents with mental health issues often struggle with communication and social interaction. This is where virtual reality (VR) steps in. VR is becoming a popular tool in mental health care. It offers a safe and controlled environment for social interaction and therapy. In Japan, a unique tel

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Genetic Links Between Metabolic and Mental Health Issues

April 13, 2025

The connection between metabolic conditions and mental health disorders is a significant public health issue. These conditions often appear together. However, the specific genetic regions and biological functions involved in this overlap are not well understood. To shed light on this, researchers co

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What's the Deal with FMR1 and Mental Health in Women?

April 8, 2025

The FMR1 premutation is a genetic variation that has been linked to various mental health conditions. However, the connection is not always clear. This is partly because of something called ascertainment bias. This is when the way people are selected for a study can skew the results. To get a better