Topic: Mental Health October 30, 2017 Early childhood adversities linked to health problems in tweens, teensStudy is first to point to brain changes that underlie poor health in some children.News Release October 24, 2017 Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquencySurveys over a decade indicate positive behavioral shifts.News Release October 20, 2017 Exercise, mindfulness, drug therapy tested in older adultsGoals of research are to improve thinking, find better ways to relieve depression.News Release October 16, 2017 Inside an epidemicOvercoming America’s opioid crisis starts with understanding abuse patterns.Outlook Magazine June 14, 2017 Caring for mom and babyChildren’s outcomes improve when perinatal mental health issues are addressed.Outlook Magazine April 4, 2017 Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depressionScientists re-examine data exploring connection between serotonin gene, depression, stress.News Release March 28, 2017 Proliferation of marijuana ads alarms addiction researchersMore than half of young marijuana users encounter online ads, survey finds .News Release December 29, 2016 Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habitFew get treatments, counseling to help them quit.News Release December 14, 2016 Depressed children respond differently to rewards than other kidsBrains react less robustly to success, rewards.News Release December 1, 2016 Hard-to-treat depression in seniors focus of $13.5 million studyGoal is to identify strategies most likely to work for specific patients.News Release April 25, 2016 Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growthMothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.News Release April 11, 2016 Stressed? There’s an app for thatWashington University-based team launches stress-management app.News Release March 31, 2016 Children’s book raises mental health awarenessBook aims to destigmatize psychiatry and kids who receive mental health services.Medical Campus & Community March 14, 2016 Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patientsPatients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.News Release February 24, 2016 School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high schoolStarted by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.News Release February 9, 2016 Is preschool depression something parents should worry about?Source: Yahoo! January 15, 2016 Poverty linked to childhood depression, changes in brain connectivityConditions associated with poverty appear to interfere with how key brain regions connect and increase depression risk in children.News Release December 19, 2015 Depression in preschool changes the brain, study showsSource: Time Magazine December 16, 2015 Early childhood depression alters brain developmentFindings may help explain why those who are depressed have difficulty regulating their moods and emotions.News Release December 8, 2015 Genes influence choice between small rewards now or bigger ones laterTwin study could shed light on impulsivity and addiction to food, drugs and alcohol.News Release December 2, 2015 Joan L. Luby, MDAwarded by child psychiatry academy.National Leaders December 2, 2015 John N. Constantino, MDAwarded by child psychiatry academy.National Leaders October 19, 2015 Weak brain connections may link premature birth and later disordersSource: NPR All Things Considered September 14, 2015 The power of kindnessSource: Huffington Post Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 Next ›