Can traditional Eastern practices such as acupuncture and tai chi be adapted to help with modern mental health challenges? That’s the question being investigated by Albert Yeung, MD, ScD, the Associate Director of the Depression and Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthRead more
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Izzy is a research technician in the Bordt Lab studying sex differences in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Medical marijuana has been touted as a cure for everything from anxiety to insomnia, but what does research tell us about the benefits and potential risks?
When was the last time you went without looking at an electronic screen for a few hours? Unless you printed this article out, which also uses technology, you’re looking at a screen right now. In an era where technology is integrated into countless aspects of daily life, concerns about screen time are on the rise.Read more
A qualitative study of birthing persons with substance use disorder identified disparities in care by race and ethnicity and suggests ways to overcome them.
Patients who participated in a virtual reality intervention during treatment for opioid withdrawal were more likely to complete their treatment protocol.
You might have heard of the term ‘mindfulness’, a commonly known practice that involves maintaining attention or awareness of the present moment without making judgments.
Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day, and we want to highlight some of our recent stories about maternal health research happening at Mass General.
The Meditation Research Program at Mass General uses advanced brain imaging techniques to study how meditation affects the human brain.
Today is World Mental Health Day, and we want to highlight some of our recent stories about mental health research happening at Mass General.