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Survey Shows A Worrisome Rise in Mental Health Issues Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
A nationwide study co-led by Mass General researchers found high levels of worry, frustration, boredom and anxiety.
Five Things to Know About COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence
When a person is infected with COVID-19, the first thing a physician will advise is to self-isolate and stay home. But what if home isn’t safe?
Three Tips to Help Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic
While we don’t yet know the magnitude of its psychological impact, it’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone.
A Review of How COVID-19 Could Affect the Mental Health of Health Care Workers
The rapid global spread of COVID-19 could lead to high levels of anxiety, depression and insomnia among front line healthcare workers.
The STRONG Study: Uncovering the Impact of Early Life Experiences Using Teeth
The Dunn Lab wants to learn more about how the Boston Marathon bombings and manhunt in 2013 affected expectant mothers and their children.
Teeth as Tools to Measure Early Life Adversity and Future Mental Health Risk
Research by the Dunn lab suggests there may be sensitive periods in childhood development that can increase risk of mental health issues later on.
Why Teeth Intrigue Us: A Q&A with Members of the Dunn Lab
What can the rings in your childhood teeth tell us about your development and risk of future mental health issues?
Could Yoga One Day Be Prescribed as a Depression Treatment? Five Questions to Consider
There’s promising evidence that yoga could work well as a complementary therapy for depression, but some key questions remain.
Postdoc Profile: Hannah Twarkowski, PhD
Hannah Twarkowski, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Amar Sahay, PhD, investigating how neurons can write, update and store memories.
Mass General Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Ataxia Unit and Launching of the Ataxia Center
Mass General has recently launched the Ataxia Center to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for those with ataxia.