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Mental Health
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March 09, 2023Free day-long Psychedelic Summit at UC Davis Health March 23
UC Davis Health is bringing together national experts to explore what the rapidly evolving field of psychedelics and neurotherapeutics may mean for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 03, 2023UC Davis study uncovers age-related brain differences in autistic individuals
Differences in genes involved in inflammation, immunity response and neural transmissions begin in childhood and evolve across the lifespan in brains of people with autism, a UC Davis MIND Institute has found.
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February 24, 2023UC Davis Health geriatric psychiatrist joins Lancet Commission on dementia prevention
Helen C. Kales, a geriatric psychiatrist and an expert in caring for people with dementia, has been named to the influential Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.
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February 22, 2023Surprising benefits of using sheep as lawn mowers
The sheep nibbling on lawns at various central campus locations in Davis are doing much more than mowing, fertilizing, and improving the ecosystem—they also are improving people’s mental health.
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February 17, 2023Tablet-based screening doubles detection of psychosis symptoms in youth
Asking young people to complete a survey on a tablet before visiting a mental health professional more than doubled the number of people identified at risk of psychosis.
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February 16, 2023Receptor location matters for psychedelic drug effects
Engaging specific serotonin receptors inside neurons promotes the growth of new connections, according to a new study. The findings will help guide efforts to discover new drugs for depression, PTSD and other disorders.
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February 15, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine receives record amount of NIH funding for second year in a row
In 2022, the UC Davis School of Medicine scored a record amount of NIH research funding — more than $200 million in grants. This placed UC Davis among the nation’s best medical schools, ranking 32nd nationally.
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February 01, 2023IQ changes over time may help track development, guide intervention in autistic youth
A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds that changes in the IQ level of autistic youth may help predict their developmental path as adolescents.
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January 23, 2023Medical student to study mental health needs of Mexican-American parents
Medical student Jacqueline León, a Fresno native, has received a scholarship to study the mental health needs of immigrant families in the Central Valley.
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December 19, 20227 tips for managing your mental health during the holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but also stress and sadness. Neuropsychologist Angela Drake offers practical tips for navigating the season’s emotional challenges.
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October 27, 2022Mental health experts fear abortion restrictions will harm marginalized groups
In a new article in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at the University of California argue that abortion restrictions will disproportionately harm the mental health of pregnant people from historically marginalized groups.
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September 28, 2022UC Davis MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series returns in person
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series returns in October with in-person presentations for the first time in more than two years. The lineup of speakers includes scientists doing impactful research on autistic youth, brain development, ADHD in girls and women and more.
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September 06, 2022California takes lead on mandated reimbursement for screening for childhood traumas
As California leads the way on expanding childhood trauma screening, UC Davis Health researchers along with their peers from other higher education institutions consider the potential benefits and risks of universal ACEs screening. Particularly what other systems must be in place to make early intervention a success.
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September 01, 2022Pilot grants fund research into opioid use, ADHD, firearm suicide prevention
The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence at UC Davis has awarded six pilot grants to advance mental health research. The program aims to improve mental health in California by investing in research on critical issues facing society.
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July 20, 2022New 988 number is the 911 for mental health emergencies
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help can now be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week simply by dialing or texting 988. Within the United States, the number connects directly to trained mental health professionals at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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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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