The brain is the body’s central command system, overseeing everything from movement to decision-making. Researchers have long studied the biology of this sophisticated organ—and tried to crack the code of what happens when it falls victim to disorder or disease. In recent years, they’ve made widespread breakthroughs, including finding ways to harness the power of memory to alleviate anxiety and depression.
More than 70 million U.S. adults live with physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. These individuals are more than twice as likely than other…
When she was getting ready for her first day as a mental health therapist at an elementary school near Washington, D.C., Stacey Baxter—now a senior…
New efforts in Texas diffuse potentially volatile situations and provide care to those in need.
According to Pew Research Center, 55% of U.S. parents report being extremely or very concerned about the mental health of teens today.
Overdose and alcohol-related deaths are increasing in the United States, and Black and Indigenous communities face the highest mortality rates. In 2021, nearly 110,000 people…
In this episode of our “From Lab to Life” series, Geetu Tuteja describes how her lab at Iowa State University is working to better understand…
Suicide is a complex public health issue that affects millions of Americans every year. The U.S. suicide rate rose by 30% from 2000 to 2020,…
According to Pew Research Center, 55% of U.S. parents report being extremely or very concerned about the mental health of teens today.
A survey of administrators at U.S. jails shows that only about one-third of facilities use information from behavioral health screening and assessment tools to divert…
More than 70 million U.S. adults live with physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. These individuals are more than twice as likely than other…
