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New study sheds light on complex genetics of autism in East African families
UTSW researchers say first-of-its-kind analysis aims to decrease racial, ethnic health disparitiesReceiving treatment for postpartum depression ‘important for the entire family’
New mothers shouldn’t be ashamed to seek help during difficult transition, UT Southwestern experts sayUsing magnets to treat major depressive disorder: Clinical trial shows promise
UT Southwestern has reached the midpoint of a clinical trial to see whether magnetic seizure therapy (MST) – a novel option that uses magnets to stimulate the brain to treat medication-resistant depressive disorder (MDD) – is as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).UTSW expanding mental health program for teens throughout Texas
State funding will bring training on depression and anxiety awareness to middle schools, high schoolsUT Southwestern Q&A: Experts offer tips on talking to kids about traumatic events
Whether it’s after a natural disaster, a fatal shooting, or a tragedy closer to home, parents may find themselves trying to navigate difficult conversations with their childrenPrioritizing Mental Health Care in Patients with Epilepsy
More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates, the Greek physician and “father of medicine,” wrote about the relationship between depression and epilepsy – and how that relationship goes both ways.Gut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental Illness, UTSW Researcher Reports
Scientists unraveling links between microbiome, brain health.UTSW Psychosis Project to Test Intensive, Early Stage Treatment
This spring, the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute will launch a program that focuses on treating psychoses at the earliest stages, potentially transforming the way people with these disorders function in society – and improving their quality of life.Texas Kicks Off Construction of New Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Children’s Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the start of construction on the state’s newest psychiatric hospital in Dallas.Treating Depression of Parents Boosts Treatment of Children’s Asthma, Study Finds
Depression and anxiety in the parents of children with asthma have been associated with increased clinic visits and asthma-related hospitalizations.UTSW Study Finds Cognitive Decline Key Factor in Predicting Life Expectancy in Alzheimer’s Disease
Using a National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center dataset on 764 autopsy-confirmed cases, C. Munro Cullum, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurological Surgery, and first author Jeffrey Schaffert, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in clinical neuropsychology at UT Southwestern, identified seven factors that helped predict life expectancy variances among participants. These factors are the most predictive of how many years of life remain after diagnosis.Making Sure the Kids are Alright | What to Know | WTK
As we transition to a recovery phase of the pandemic, supporting children’s physical and mental health presents a new challenge for parents.