Study Overview Recent research has demonstrated that machine learning algorithms can effectively predict the progression of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder through analysis of electronic health records (EHRs). A study published in JAMA Psychiatry indicates that these algorithms can identify individuals at risk for these disorders earlier than traditional methods, which often lead to significant diagnostic…
A 95-Year-Old Grandma’s Viral Mental Health Tip: A Simple Reset Button We All Need Life can feel overwhelming, but sometimes, the simplest advice is the most powerful. A 95-year-old grandmother, Christine, has captured hearts on TikTok with her down-to-earth mental health wisdom. Shared by her granddaughter, Christina. Her message has resonated with people struggling with…
A tragic incident occurred in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on January 25, 2025, when 46-year-old Roconda Singleton allegedly set fire to her home, resulting in the death of her 12-year-old daughter, Shamiya Stewart, and injuries to her two younger daughters, ages 10 and 7. Investigators found that Singleton had removed the home’s smoke detectors, poured lighter…
Dr. Jack Turban, a psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of transgender youth and the director of the gender psychiatry program at the University of California, San Francisco, has resigned from the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS). His resignation follows the NCAA’s decision to alter its trans-inclusion policy in…
The FDA has approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray as the first-ever standalone treatment for treatment-resistant depression. This groundbreaking decision allows Spravato to be used without pairing it with oral antidepressants, marking a significant step forward in mental health care. Who Can Benefit? Spravato is for adults with: Treatment-resistant depression: Patients who tried at least two…
A recent study from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) Department of Molecular Medicine is shedding new light on how the brain attempts to repair itself after a stroke. The research, published in The Journal of Pathology, focuses on the brain’s “cables”—the nerve fibers—that are severely damaged during a stroke. This damage often leads to…
