November 12, 2015
…to Help Students Facing Mental Health Challenges According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in every four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 has a diagnosable mental illness, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and addictive behaviors, among others. At the University of California, San Diego,…
May 30, 2024
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, discover the heartwarming world of pet therapy and learn how the De-Stress with Pups program at UC San Diego brings comfort and stress relief to members of the campus community.
May 13, 2014
…report that people living with depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions are twice as likely to have tried e-cigarettes and three times as likely to be current users of the controversial battery-powered nicotine-delivery devices, as people without mental health disorders.
September 26, 2022
Researchers from the UC San Diego School of Medicine received a five-year, $12 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to create a new research center focused on improving access to and delivery of child mental health services.
April 18, 2019
…with broad impact in mental health.” The Department of Psychiatry’s research scope is wide ranging, from basic studies on the genetics and molecular mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders, to clinical research on best practices in treatment, including novel pharmacological and psychotherapeutics, as well as innovative applications of telemedicine and mental health…
September 20, 2024
A survey of Syrian refugees living in Jordan reveals that higher levels of self-compassion are associated with better mental health. The findings suggest that interventions teaching self-compassion have the potential to boost the mental health of displaced individuals.
December 7, 2017
Mental Health is a Casualty of War UC San Diego School of Medicine launches program to train Jordan’s primary care doctors on how to better treat mental health issues Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy As an epidemiologist, Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy had devoted his career to understanding risk factors that contribute to chronic…
April 14, 2016
…Support for Graduate Student Mental Health Five to eight years of intense research and studying is the commitment students make when embarking on a doctoral program. Yet, the academic work is only part of the graduate student experience. Many students are balancing family and financial responsibilities. Some are adjusting to…
September 16, 2022
A UC San Diego study identifies neural mechanisms contributing to poorer cognition in aging adults; results may inspire new clinical interventions
October 29, 2020
…Diego to Expand State’s Mental Health Workforce “When an adolescent walks into an office and sees a psychiatrist whom they identify with and who may understand their background and community, this experience can create a healing environment in and of itself,” said Dr. Desiree Shapiro, associate clinical professor of child…
