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Mental Health
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June 03, 2024Is autism more likely in children who have autistic aunts or uncles?
UC Davis Health researchers are studying infants whose aunts or uncles are autistic. The goal is to determine whether infants with a second-degree relative with autism may need additional support.
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May 30, 2024Reports provided by caregivers via telehealth a good alternative to in-person developmental assessments
A new study involving UC Davis Health finds that developmental assessments via telehealth with reports from caregivers may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations. The findings may help increase access to autism screenings.
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May 30, 2024Sacramento’s first comprehensive trauma recovery center to open at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health will open a trauma recovery center thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the California Victim Compensation Board.
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May 22, 2024Researchers find key differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls
A new study by UC Davis researchers finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13.
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May 21, 2024Nightmares and hallucinations could signal autoimmune disease
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to a new study.
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May 03, 2024MIND Institute junior specialist receives Autism Science Foundation post-undergraduate award
Sarah Bayoumi, a junior specialist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has received an Autism Science Foundation fellowship to study eating difficulties in autistic individuals.
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April 25, 2024Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A new UC Davis study identifies biomarkers that could identify patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
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April 16, 2024Lecture will highlight integrated school-home intervention for students with ADHD
Linda Pfiffner of UCSF will discuss the “Collaborative Life Skills Program,” which takes an integrated school and home approach to treating ADHD.
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April 04, 2024
New clinic for treatment-resistant depression opens at UC Davis Health
The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics Clinic offers esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
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January 31, 2024Lecture to focus on antidepressants, pregnancy and neurodevelopment
Psychiatrist and researcher Jonathan Posner of Duke University will give a talk about antidepressants, pregnancy and neurodevelopment as part of the MIND Institute’s popular lecture series.
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January 23, 2024Mindfulness group now enrolling parents of children with autism, ADHD and more
Get Mindful, an online support and self-care group for parents of children with neurodevelopmental conditions, is now enrolling for a session that runs from February to April.
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January 18, 2024‘Trailblazer’: Becker’s honors UC Davis for ‘great psychiatry and mental health programs’
The UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is included in Becker’s list of hospitals and health systems with "great psychiatry and mental health programs."
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January 10, 2024Loss of executive function may signal onset of neurodegenerative condition FXTAS
New UC Davis Health research finds that executive function challenges may signal the onset of fragile X-associated tremor-ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) in some FMR1 premutation carriers.
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December 13, 2023Can telehealth assessments identify infants more likely to be on the autism spectrum?
UC Davis researchers are recruiting infants ages 6-12 months for a new national telehealth study aimed at understanding which developmental delays could indicate autism or other conditions.
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December 11, 2023Teens use cannabis for coping, enjoyment
A new study finds teens who have more demand for cannabis are likely to use it for enjoyment and coping. Understanding motives is important for addiction prevention.
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November 22, 20237 tips for managing your mental health during the holidays
Winter holidays can be a time of joy, but they can also bring anxiety and depression. An expert offers tips for coping.
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October 12, 2023Study explores how changing autism traits are linked to mental health conditions
A study of autistic children ages 6-11 finds a relationship between changes in the intensity of autism traits and increases in mental health challenges.
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October 04, 2023
ADHD FAQ: Symptoms, strategies to improve focus, medication shortages and more
October is ADHD Awareness Month. A UC Davis ADHD expert answers questions about symptoms, tips to improve focus and whether parents should get evaluated themselves after a child’s diagnosis.
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September 28, 2023Psychiatry researchers get $4.7 million NIMH grant to test autism intervention in community
Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies.
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September 25, 2023
MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto to kick off Distinguished Lecturer Series
Outgoing MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto will be the first speaker in the long-running Distinguished Lecturer Series. He’ll share lessons learned during his 12 years at the helm.
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