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Mental Health

Researcher Rebecca Price developed an effective depression therapy
July 22, 2025
Rebecca Price developed a depression therapy that combines computer-based training with a neuroplasticity-enhancing stimulus, showing patients rapid and lasting symptom relief. Supported by NIH funding and now moving toward commercialization with patents and licensing options, the approach highlights how pairing psychological exercises with biological interventions can improve outcomes.
Excessive time spent on screens can be linked to sleep and mental health problems
June 24, 2025
In our digital era, both kids and adults are often glued to smartphone screens. New research from Pitt suggests that excessive time spent on these screens can be linked to mental health problems and even depression.