Mental Health and Brain Health

Researchers point to mitochondria as a missing link between mental health and brain function

4 min read

A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing. Psychological and social experiences shape the brain, potentially leading to mental health issues. But the underlying mechanisms-how these experiences translate

Mental Health and Brain Health

Lithium, Alzheimer Disease, and a Turning Point in Mental Health Care

6 min read

Alzheimer disease (AD) remains one of the greatest challenges in modern medicine. It is a black hole that consumes memory, independence, dignity, and time. Despite decades of research and over $42 billion invested since the 1990s,1 the failure rate