It’s my job to pour over mental health research on a monthly basis to bring you the highlights. August yieded studies on data use in psychiatry, the emotional impact of abortion, depression and adverse experiences and more. In no particular order, I give you my top picks.
Data has the power to transform mental health science, but we need better tools to harness its potential. Wellcome’s Mental Health Data Prize aims to address this gap. Their three winning digital tools uncover new insights that could influence the future of mental health interventions and policies for young people.
Researchers consucted a narrative reveiw of U.S. longitudinal studies on the mental health implications of abortion and its restriction.
Scientists at Cognigenics have made a significant advance in the field of neuroscience and mental health treatment. Their research, published in Genomic Psychiatry, demonstrates that a new RNA-based therapy called COG-201 can enhance memory and reduce anxiety in animal models.
More on how data can revolutionize mental health science.
Nature vs. nurture: Depression amplified in difficult environments for youth with a larger left hippocampus, study finds.
Financial interventions have a “ripple effect” among adults with mental illness and substance use disorders.
