Brain & Mental Health
Light therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorder
By Kerry Blackadar | February 3, 2020
Dr. Raymond Lam explains the growing body of research in this area.
New study first to show rerouting patterns in the brain post-concussion
By Reyhana Heatherington | January 30, 2020
Researchers found alternative pathways by which the brain was redirecting information in those who were recently concussed.
Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
By Reyhana Heatherington | December 17, 2019
The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field.
Patients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit
By Reyhana Heatherington | October 30, 2019
The regions of the brain are involved in emotional and cognitive control.
Sophia Frangou appointed UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Brain Health
By Reyhana Heatherington | October 22, 2019
Her research focuses on uncovering pathophysiological processes underlying psychosis, with emphasis on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Scientists find possible prenatal origin for Alzheimer disease
By Digital Comms | August 27, 2019
Newly discovered gene function may reduce cell death in Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome, according to research led by Weihong Song.
Science says when kids participate in team-based extracurricular activities, they have better mental health
By Digital Comms | August 26, 2019
Extracurricular activities that nurture a sense of belonging with peers appear to bolster preteen’s mental health.
Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
By Digital Comms | July 23, 2019
Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening.
Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis
By Digital Comms | June 6, 2019
Researchers led by Carles Vilariño-Güell found mutations in 12 genes believed to be largely responsible for the onset of MS.
Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
By Digital Comms | June 4, 2019
New UBC research expands our understanding of the brain’s immune cells.