If you’re like me, you don’t need to read another post about *gestures wildly* what’s going on in the world today. If you’re also like me, you’re being bombarded with a constant influx of news alerts and notifications that don’t seem to stop from morning until night. While I’m not here to write about my … Read more
February 25, 2025 • Institute Update Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, M.D. This spring, Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, M.D., Director of the Division of Translational Research (DTR), will depart NIMH to join Arizona State University (ASU) as Founding Dean of the new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. Upon joining NIMH in 2015, Dr. … Read more
A year into our relationship, my boyfriend confided in me about his desire to wear clothes traditionally associated with women, such as a dress. After trying it out, he looked at me with visible anxiety, fearing that I might stop liking him because his behaviour didn’t align with conventional notions of masculinity. The fear lingered, … Read more
International Mental Health Student and Study Internships 2026 / 2027 “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” – Swami Sivananda – Undergraduate Research Opportunities What is a Mental Health Internship? A mental health internship is a supervised, hands-on learning experience in the field of mental … Read more
Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) honored 250 of its members at the 23rd annual Golden Bell Awards, held in November in Palmdale. Members were recognized for their achievements in several areas, including supported living, employment, sobriety, and community integration. “We are so proud of the accomplishments of all of our members,” said Luis … Read more
Over the years, I’ve learned many different techniques to help manage my anxiety. Some of them have proven to be extremely helpful (I’ve written before about the power of meditation and consistent exercise), while others have not always done the trick (I once tried to schedule a time for my anxiety – that was a … Read more
NIH-funded study uses cutting-edge imaging techniques to reconstruct features underlying learning and memory in the mouse brain March 20, 2025 • Media Advisory What: In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers revealed the structural underpinnings of memory formation across a broad network of neurons in the mouse brain. This work … Read more
Have you ever been utterly transfixed by a painting? Maybe a sculpture evoked some deep feeling or memory. If so, you may understand the appeal of art therapy. Art therapy allows people to create and explore the meaning behind their creations with a therapist or group (Edwards D., 2013). Several studies show that engagement with … Read more
Would you like to explore new topics and reflections in your writing? Whether you’re pursuing personal growth or development in a specific area, journal prompts are beneficial. Prompts can be really useful especially if you’d like to start journaling but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re getting bored of always writing the same … Read more
International Mental Health Student and Study Scholarships 2026 / 2027 “Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”― Roy T. Bennett Financial Study Aid 2026 / 2027 International Mental Health Scholarships 2026 / 2027 Mental Health Scholarships 2026 … Read more