Pesticide Exposure Linked to Teen Depression in Agricultural Communities
July 2, 2019
Adolescent depression increases with exposure to pesticides, a study in the Ecuadorian Andes shows.
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Metabolism May Play Role in Recurrent Major Depression
January 12, 2021
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites — small molecules produced by the process of metabolism — may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder.
Magnetic Seizure Therapy may be Attractive Alternative to Electricity
October 20, 2021
In novel study, an international research team investigated whether continued magnetic seizure therapy might effectively prevent the relapse of treatment-resistant depression, compared to what is known about electroconvulsive therapy, the current standard of care.
New Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team Launches at UC San Diego
April 6, 2023
A new Triton Compassionate Response team has been created to support students in an equitable way by validating what they are going through, empowering them to be involved in their healthcare decisions and offering a pathway to wellness.
‘Things Must Fall Apart to Fall into Place’
June 15, 2023
In her own words, Student Commencement Speaker Letzy Vargas shares her pathway to UC San Diego, what it means to be the first in her family to graduate from college, lessons learned about the importance of mental health and the change she wants to make as a future physician.
Psychedelic Revolution
November 2, 2023
Psychedelic research has taken place at UC San Diego since the 1970s. But today, thanks to an interdisciplinary team from departments all across campus, that research has expanded to include human clinical trials exploring a range of treatments including chronic pain and mental health.
In Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic, a Crashing Wave of Neuropsychiatric Problems?
April 14, 2020
Researchers suggest that in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a host of neuropsychiatric challenges may remain — or emerge — for those recovering from COVID-19 infections.
Study Reveals Billion-Dollar Toll of Domestic Violence in California
June 4, 2024
A comprehensive new study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute and UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy has quantified the staggering economic impact of intimate partner violence in California, revealing billions in costs.
