Mental Health and Brain Health

Spring Convocation: Neuroscience and Mental Health Student Makes Waves with Brain Research

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When Kayla Schumacker first applied to Carleton University’s Neuroscience and Mental Health program, she couldn’t know that one day she would present at the renowned Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, D.C., never mind win a Viewer’s Choice Award.

“I

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A Simple Grip Strength Test May Reveal Mental Health Risks

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Could a simple hand-squeeze test reveal signs of depression or dementia? A growing body of research suggests that hand grip strength—how firmly someone can squeeze—may offer important clues about mental health, cognitive function and overall well-being.

Hand grip strength is

Technology and Brain Health

Psychedelics potential set to extend beyond mental health

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Psychedelics have a long and rich history in human culture,

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Longitudinal development of sex differences in the limbic system is associated with age, puberty and mental health

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All ethical regulations relevant to human research participants were followed. Each sample had their study procedures approved by the respective local ethics committees and obtained written informed consent by participants or their caregivers.

For training and cross validation,

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Cannabis use before age15 is linked to physical and mental health issues : Shots

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The adolescent brain is still developing and the use of cannabis regularly may disrupt healthy neural development.

The adolescent brain is still developing, and the use of cannabis regularly may disrupt healthy neural development.

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Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use

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Gut bacteria in toddlers predict their mental health years later

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Emotions don’t appear out of nowhere. They grow, shift, and take shape as the brain matures. But what if the earliest influences on emotional health aren’t found in the brain at all?

UCLA Health scientists now believe that the foundation

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Active Teens Have Healthier Brains: Study Links Fitness and Screen Time to Mental Health and Learning

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KUOPIO, Finland — A growing body of research now reinforces an important message: physical fitness, meaningful screen engagement and an active lifestyle during adolescence aren’t just good for the body — they shape the brain’s wiring in ways that influence

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Momentum for brain and mental health across continents

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

This past quarter has been both energising and inspiring for the Brain and Mind Institute (BMI). Across Africa and South Asia, we have seen encouraging progress. Stronger partnerships, new initiatives and growing momentum for brain and

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Mental Health Digital Therapeutics (DTx) Market Size, Report by 2034

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What is Mental Health Digital Therapeutics (DTx) Market Size?

The global mental health digital therapeutics (DTx) market is witnessing rapid growth as digital platforms deliver clinically validated treatments for mental health conditions. This market is growing due to increasing awareness