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The Download: a Nobel winner on AI, and the case for fixing everything

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist A few months before he…

Tags: Cognitive focus and executive control, Government / public service, Substance abuse, Substance use, United States

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Revolution’s aftermath: population based cross-sectional study to understand the intergeneration mental health and wellbeing following the 2024 student-led uprising

BackgroundBangladesh was confronted with a nationwide student uprising in July 2024, that exposed both participants and observers to widespread unrest and traumatic events. To better understand the kind of support the population will need, it is important to understand its…

Tags: Academic research, Mental health, PTSD

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Therapeutic Interventions Targeted at Problematic Use of Digital Technology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Evidence

Background: Problematic use of digital technology has increased across the world. Despite growing research, evidence on treatment effectiveness across digital behaviors remains fragmented. Objective: This study aimed to systematically evaluate and compare the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions targeted at problematic…

Tags: Academic research, Substance abuse, Substance use

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The Child Mind Institute Hosts 2026 Spring Luncheon “Future-Proofing Your Kids: Empowered Parenting in the Digital Age”

The event brought together advocates and distinguished individuals dedicated to equipping children and families with the skills they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving online and social environments. The post The Child Mind Institute Hosts 2026 Spring Luncheon “Future-Proofing…

Tags: Academic research, Charity / nonprofit, Mental health, Sleep and arousal regulation, United States

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Brain Histamine Map Links Genetic Factors to Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers mapped the histamine system in the brain, providing a new framework for understanding how this chemical system contributes to brain function, and potentially pointing towards new treatment strategies for histamine-related conditions such as depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia. The post…

Tags: Academic research, Depression, Medication, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation, Schizophrenia spectrum, Sexual drive and regulation, United Kingdom

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Alexa Grasso on Mental Health Fitness 

Alexa Grasso knows the importance of prioritizing her mental well-being alongside her physical training. The post Alexa Grasso on Mental Health Fitness  appeared first on Child Mind Institute.

Tags: Alternative therapies, Mental health

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Applications Open for the SNF Global Center Communicator Fellowship

The fellowship is designed to support a new generation of communicators working to shape child and adolescent mental health care in low- and middle-income countries, in addition to the SNF Global Center’s core country offices in Brazil, Greece, and South…

Tags: Academic research, Charity / nonprofit, Cognitive focus and executive control, Mental health, United States

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The dual-burden of professional and academic stress: a cross-sectional mapping of mental health status and coping efficacy among postgraduate students in Nairobi, Kenya

BackgroundPostgraduate students face a dual burden of intense academic rigour and professional responsibilities, a dynamic particularly pronounced in growing economic hubs such as Nairobi, Kenya. While global literature highlights rising psychological distress in higher education, there is limited evidence on…

Tags: Academic research, Anxiety, Depression, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation

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RESCUE- expected usefulness and willingness to participate in a trauma-informed group intervention for coping with traumatic work experiences in the emergency medical services

Emergency Medical Services personnel (EMS) are confronted with potentially highly stressful and traumatic occupational experiences, placing them at high-risk for mental disorders. Avoidant coping mechanisms, internalized and occupational stigma not only impede disclosure of and processing the incident-related stress but…

Tags: Academic research, Germany, Mental health, Therapy

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Understanding and Targeting Self-Regulatory Control in Bulimia Nervosa

Conditions: Bulimia Nervosa; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Mental Disorders Interventions: Other: Real fNIRS Neurofeedback; Other: Sham-Control fNIRS Neurofeedback; Other: SmartPhone Intervention Sponsors: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not yet recruiting

Tags: Appetite and ingestive regulation, Eating patterns, Medication, Mental health

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Case Report: Recurrent pathogenic mutation c.110G>A in DHDDS gene

Recent studies have demonstrated the close association of mutations in the dehydrodolichyl diphosphate synthase (DHDDS) gene with neurodevelopmental disorders and the onset of epilepsy. This report describes a female patient harboring a de novo heterozygous variant c.110G>A (p.Arg37His) in the…

Tags: Academic research, Mental health

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Smartphone App–Delivered Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Concussion in Adolescents (MBI-4-mTBI): Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Persisting symptoms affect about one-third of youth following concussion. Mental health history, distress, and coping style are key predictors of prolonged recovery. Early and scalable psychological interventions, such as mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) delivered via smartphones, may improve patients’ ability…

Tags: Academic research, Alternative therapies, Canada, Cognitive focus and executive control, Mental health

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Surf Therapy: A Powerful Low-Intensity Approach in Global Youth Mental Health Care

By Mai El Shoush, Partnerships Campaign Manager, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute In Conversation with Waves for Change The world’s oceans have long been profound forces that shape…

Tags: Academic research, Anxiety, Australia, Charity / nonprofit, Depression, Mental health, Mood and emotional regulation, United Kingdom

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Steroid receptor coactivator-1: integrating steroid hormone signals to regulate brain function and disease

Steroid receptor coactivator-1 (SRC-1), also known as nuclear receptor coactivator-1 (NCOA1), represents the first identified member of the p160 nuclear receptor coactivator family and plays a pivotal role in integrating steroid hormone signals, regulating gene transcription, and maintaining neural homeostasis…

Tags: Appetite and ingestive regulation, Autism, Biomarker, Dissociation and identity integration, Medication

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The correlation between phubbing and depression anxiety stress of first-year medical students: the mediating role of sedentary behavior

BackgroundFreshmen often experience challenges when adjusting from high school to college, which may elevate levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in medical schools, where the overall academic atmosphere is widely regarded as exceptionally demanding and…

Tags: Academic research, Anxiety, Depression, Mood and emotional regulation

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