Mental health disorders

…brain stimulation devices for treating mental health disorders. Applications are sought that will either 1) develop novel brain stimulation devices or 2) significantly enhance, by means of hardware/software improvements, the effectiveness of brain stimulation devices that are currently U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved or cleared. Novel devices should move beyond existing electrical/magnetic stimulation and develop new stimulation techniques capable of

Emotions are fundamental to human development and survival across the lifespan. Adolescence is a volatile and critical developmental period characterized by frequent high-intensity positive and negative emotions. Emotion dysregulation is a transdiagnostic risk factor for various mental health disorders, specifically depression symptoms and suicidal behaviors. This study aims to explore the association of emotion regulation difficulties with depression and suicide risk among adolescent undergraduate students. The cross-sectional study used a descriptive-analytical design and sampled 384 partici

…neuroscience methodology and experimental neuroscience, it aims to improve the understanding of the relationship between anatomical connectivity, brain dynamics and cognitive function. These workshops have a unique format, featuring only short presentations followed by intense discussion. This year’s workshop is co-organised by Wellcome, putting the spotlight on brain connect

Maladaptive emotional memories contribute to the persistence of numerous mental health disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), drug addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Using rodent behavioural models of the psychological processes relevant to these disorders, it is possible to identify potential treatment targets for the development of new therapies, including those based upon disrupting the reconsolidation of maladaptive emotional memories. Using examples from rodent models relevant to multiple mental health disorders, this talk will consider some of the opp

…is thought to be associated with both mental health disorders and chronic pain. However, we currently lack tools to quantify aversive learning at scale. We have developed a suite of game-like cognitive tests which helps us tease apart individual differences in aversive learning, which can be performed by anyone, in the comfort of their home, using a touch based