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Mental Health and Brain Health

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
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Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The genes CADM2 and GRM3, already known for roles in brain

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Technology and Brain Health

YouthDMH network promotes innovation in digital mental health

YouthDMH network promotes innovation in digital mental health
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The European Commission and WHO have both emphasized the urgent need to address societal challenges in mental health, highlighting that young people are especially vulnerable and require immediate support. In the EU, it is estimated that mental health problems affect

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Best Mood-Boosting Foods for Your Mental Health

Best Mood-Boosting Foods for Your Mental Health
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  • Foods like nuts, bananas, grapes, kefir and salmon can help support your mood and mental well-being.
  • They’re rich in mood-friendly nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin B6 and probiotics.
  • Other mood-boosting strategies include regular exercise, adequate sleep and managing
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Technology and Brain Health

The Wellspring Medical Spa Now Offering New Brain Stimulation Technology to Optimize Mental Health

The Wellspring Medical Spa Now Offering New Brain Stimulation Technology to Optimize Mental Health
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Wellness Party on Oct. 30 to Showcase New Treatment During National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month

DIXON, Ill., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Those seeking help with depression or anxiety can now benefit from a groundbreaking, FDA-cleared treatment

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Macroeconomic income inequality, brain structure and function, and mental health

Macroeconomic income inequality, brain structure and function, and mental health
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    Mental Health and Brain Health

    Making better choices for your brain can improve mental health, neuroscientist says

    Making better choices for your brain can improve mental health, neuroscientist says
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    A new book uses neuroscience to impart advice on building a better relationship with your brain.gorodenkoff/Getty Images

    Breaking through the noise of the self-help industry, neuroscientist Rachel Barr‘s new book How to Make Your

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    Brain Health and Mental Capacity Depend on Physical Activity

    Brain Health and Mental Capacity Depend on Physical Activity
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    Nowadays, no one seriously doubts that physical activity improves our physical health, along with our mental health and cognitive abilities.

    Physically active children perform better in school, achieving better academic outcomes than less active children. Active kids also typically have

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    Technology and Brain Health

    Innovative mental health treatment tech struggles for traction as pharma dominates

    Innovative mental health treatment tech struggles for traction as pharma dominates
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    According to Dr Kawohl, digital therapeutics et al are viewed more as ‘add-ons’ than step changes in approaches to mental health care. Image credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai via Shutterstock.com.

    While tools from digital therapeutics to neuromodulation headsets to address mental health

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    Social lifetime experiences can have long-lasting effects on mental and brain health

    Social lifetime experiences can have long-lasting effects on mental and brain health
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    Social lifetime experiences have long-lasting effects on mental and brain health
    Study design and analysis pipeline. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-63277-6

    Lifetime significant experiences, in particular the social ones, are the fabric of our identity. But what about their impact on our health? Hardships of childhood, access to education quality

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