Tag Mental health
UW–Madison to launch novel research on suicide prevention and well-being
With up to $14 million in federal funding, the Center for Healthy Minds and the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness will investigate how complementary neuroscience and meditation-based interventions could target and repair the areas of the brain that control emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility. Read More
Students of innovative course report significantly improved mental health and flourishing
Students enrolled in an experimental course called The of Art and Science of Human Flourishing demonstrated improved mental health and flourishing, according to researchers at the UW–Madison Center for Healthy Minds and collaborators. Read More
Can a virtual reality game help teens regulate emotions?
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are studying the potential of the game, in which players can only move around in a three-dimensional environment through deep breathing — which, in turn, relieves their anxiety. Read More
Perception study may explain promising depression therapy
Ketamine has been shown to relieve depression-like symptoms in animal studies. With human volunteers, researchers Sounak Mohanta and Yuri Saalmann concluded that the drug blocks "negative predictions" that are prominent in depressed patients. Read More
UW Police, UHS Mental Health Services partner to help students in crisis
Through a partnership between student groups, University Health Services and the University of Wisconsin Police Department, there's a new resource responding with police to students experiencing a mental health crisis: Two trained mental health professionals. Read More
Designer alterations to brain cells reduce anxious behavior in monkeys, hold promise for new treatments
The technique used by psychiatry Professor Ned Kalin could point to a new way to help people with severe anxiety and other treatment-resistant psychiatric illnesses. Read More
The Bandana Project: Allies for mental health
The bright green bandanas twirling from students’ backpacks are a statement of support for their classmates who may be struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts. Read More
In Wisconsin, 3 in 5 people with Down syndrome diagnosed with dementia by age 55
A UW–Madison researcher says the findings "show us areas where we need to invest resources in services, treatment and research.” Read More
Students, staff working to address growing demand for mental health services
At UW–Madison, the number of students seeking mental health services through University Health Services has increased 35 percent in five years. Read More
Task force will recommend strategies to strengthen student mental health services
A newly created campus task force will review mental health resources and related supports at UW–Madison and provide recommendations for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to… Read More
Certificate program helps address state’s mental health care needs
The School of Nursing's Psychiatric Mental Health Care Certificate program helps health care providers throughout Wisconsin get certified to prescribe and diagnose in mental health cases. Read More
Study: Division I college athletes outpace student peers in mental health
The finding is surprising, as previous research examining smaller groups of international, elite or college athletes had offered mixed results on athlete mental health. Read More
Nearly three years in, The Bandana Project’s impact continues to grow on campus, elsewhere
A mental-health initiative begun by a UW–Madison student more than 2½ years ago has now distributed nearly 3,500 lime green bandanas to Badgers while expanding to other campuses in the country. Read More
UW–Madison center takes lead in improving mental health services in Great Lakes region
A new UW–Madison tech transfer center funded by a $3.7 million federal grant will provide training and technical assistance to support the region’s mental health workforce, covering treatment and recovery services. Read More
Mental health in pregnancy may affect development of newborns’ brains
Until recently, researchers knew little about the relationship between an expectant mother’s mental health and the subsequent development of her baby. A new study suggests a possible link. Read More
Exit Interview: University Health Services Director Sarah Van Orman
Van Orman departs this month to take on a new role as the associate vice provost for student affairs and chief student health officer at the University of Southern California. Read More
Video: Exercise can relieve student stress, boost grades
Many students find that exercise — such as running or yoga — can relieve stress, and experts say it even leads to a higher GPA. Read More
Wisconsin partnership program awards community improvement grants
MADISON – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded nine grants totaling more than $400,000 to organizations throughout Wisconsin. Read More