Annie Ilsley discusses white matter composes about half the brain and forms pathways that are essential for communication between regions. Myelination is a key, neurodevelopmental process in which a fatty sheath, known as myelin, envelops neuronal axons that form white matter tracks, acting as insulation and allowing for efficient conduction through these pathways.
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For the first time ever, an international team of researchers has created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian brain.
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Josh Santana shares his story of growing up with ADHD and bipolar disorder.
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Electroconvulsive therapy, known as ECT, has long been mischaracterized in pop culture, but in truth, this is a safe and effective treatment that has provided a road to recovery for many people with hard-to-treat depression. In this episode, we'll talk with Dr. Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, an internationally recognized innovator in ECT and other brain stimulation tools. We'll dispel misconceptions about brain stimulation, learn how seizure therapies can help with depression, and touch upon the future of this life-saving treatment.
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An in-depth look at Kristina Saffran's journey with Anorexia Nervosa.
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The National Institutes of Health is inviting high school students ages 16-18 to participate in an essay contest on the topic of mental health stigma.
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On October 23, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) announced the creation of a new Division of Data Science and Technology (DST).
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The symposium will bring together people living with mental illness, clinicians, and communities to reflect on past and present challenges in mental health research and chart a more inclusive path forward.
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Evidence-based efforts to improve suicide risk screening, assessment, and intervention are helping to save lives, thanks to research supported by NIMH.
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NIMH is hosting a Facebook Live event on childhood irritability featuring NIMH expert Dr. Melissa Brotman, chief of the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit in the Intramural Research Program.
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