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Mental Health
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June 06, 2022Researchers develop medication-free approach for behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory, but it also causes behavioral changes like aggression, depression and hallucinations. Patients are often overmedicated and sedated to control behavior. A new approach ditches the drugs and trains caregivers to become “behavioral detectives.”
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May 26, 2022Coping with the trauma and tragedy of mass shootings
Psychiatrist Caroline Giroux, an expert in trauma and how it affects mental and physical health, offers suggestions for how people can cope with the mental health challenges of mass shootings, and how they can turn negative feelings into positive change.
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May 12, 2022
A lot has changed during the pandemic. How to navigate our new normal
Everything is starting to look normal. So how come it still feels so strange? UC Davis Health Chief Wellness Officer Peter Yellowlees offers tips for navigating our “new normal,” including returning to work, managing loneliness, reconnecting with colleagues, and finding helpful resources for mental health.
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March 31, 2022New insights into FXTAS could inform future research and clinical trials
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a progressive genetic condition that causes movement challenges and cognitive decline. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have shown, for the first time, how FXTAS can manifest in its earliest stages.
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March 02, 2022New partnerships will engage community in developmental disability research
The UC Davis MIND Institute has received funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to create community partnerships to increase equity in research. The goal is to create a network that includes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from diverse communities.
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February 16, 2022UC Davis School of Medicine breaks new record for NIH research funding
In 2021, the UC Davis School of Medicine scored a record year in NIH research funding with more than $194 million in NIH grants. This placed UC Davis among the nation’s best medical schools, ranking 33rd nationally.
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February 10, 2022Amygdala changes in autistic individuals linked to anxiety
A long-term study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds significant changes in brain development linked to anxiety in autistic children. The study, which included brain scans and interviews, also provides new evidence that supports forms of anxiety specific to autism.
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January 19, 2022MIND Institute program gives undergraduates research experience in autism, mental health
The MIND Institute’s RISE-UP program is recruiting undergraduate students for its summer program. The unique opportunity is focused on students interested in serving historically underserved communities. They’ll learn more about research, clinical care, community support, neurodevelopmental disabilities and social justice.
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November 18, 2021Home-based research format may expand access to autism treatment studies
A new UC Davis MIND Institute study suggests that parent-led language testing delivered via telehealth is effective for children with autism. The format was tested in both English and Spanish-speaking families and may provide a new way to measure the efficacy of treatments.
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November 16, 2021UC Davis Health Researchers recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2021
Five UC Davis Health researchers were recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2021. They ranked in the top 1% by citations for field and publication year, showing significant research influence by publishing highly cited papers during the last decade.
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November 15, 2021Parenting intervention program receives $5 million in federal grants
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has granted a total of $5 million to UC Davis Health’s PC-CARE program, a parenting intervention for children ages 1-10, through two different projects.
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October 15, 2021Study suggests telehealth screening of some infants could aid in early autism support
New UC Davis MIND Institute research suggests that developmental screenings conducted via telehealth could help bridge the gap between parents’ questions about autism and an eventual diagnosis for some infants. The goal is earlier support for families.
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October 11, 2021Health equity leader receives two national awards for reducing Latino health disparities
The director of the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities has received two national awards for his work promoting Latino health equity through his research on drug abuse and access to care.
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October 07, 2021History of alcohol offenses associated with higher suicide risk for men who bought handguns
New research from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program finds that legal handgun purchasers with a history of alcohol charges, such as DUIs, have more than twice the risk of suicide. Access to firearms is a strong risk factor for suicide.
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September 24, 2021Unusual visual examination of objects may indicate later autism diagnosis in infants
A UC Davis Health study suggests that unusual visual inspection of objects may precede the development of the social symptoms characteristic of autism syndrome disorder.
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July 30, 2021Early career award for neuroscience researcher Jason Smucny
Post-doctoral fellow Jason Smucny has received a prestigious Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health. The award is designed to provide support and protected time for supervised career development. Smucny’s research will focus on computational psychiatry.
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July 28, 2021Simone Biles’ withdrawal at Olympics shines light on need to recognize mental health
Gymnast Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the team and all-around competitions at the Tokyo Olympics created shockwaves around the globe. Trauma expert Brandi Liles discusses the impact of stress and abuse, and the need to talk about mental health without stigma.
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June 25, 2021UC Davis Health receives nearly $4 million to train mental health clinicians
UC Davis Health has been awarded a four-year, $3.9 million contract to provide training and technical assistance to programs in California aimed at identifying and treating people in the early stages of psychosis or a mood disorder.
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June 21, 2021New grants awarded for projects to improve mental health for Californians
UC Davis' Behavioral Health Center of Excellence has awarded three seed grants to help support new research efforts aimed at improving mental health in California.
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June 16, 2021Managing your re-entry anxiety
California lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions, but many people are not ready to return to “normal.” Angela Drake, a clinical neuropsychologist, explains why we won’t change our behaviors overnight and provides tips for managing re-entry anxiety.
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