Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 improves mental health
People who received the COVID-19 vaccine experienced less depression and anxiety compared to unvaccinated individuals
Feeding gut bacteria may reduce anxiety in women
In a trial, women who took fiber supplements reported lowered anxiety compared to a placebo
Overactive neurons may explain why some people develop stress-induced anxiety and depression
The research also points to sex differences in how male and female mice respond to stressful events
How to stay calm during a pandemic
We all have very valid reasons to be anxious right now. Here's how to keep your anxiety in check
Mice need microbes to forget their fears
Germ-free and antibiotic-treated mice have impaired fear extinction
The unknowns of US immigration policy are increasing anxiety among first-generation Latinx teens
More studies on the long-term health consequences of these policies on immigrant families are urgently needed
Can we make mental health diagnoses as routine as blood work?
My research team is searching the brain for clues