Consistent Bedtimes Help Kids Manage Emotions and Behavior

Summary: A study from Penn State, published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, shows that children with consistent bedtimes have better control over their emotions and behavior. Researchers analyzed sleep and behavior data from 143 children involved in a long-term study and found that a regular bedtime routine significantly improved their ability to…

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Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Youth-Centered Approaches to Media Research

Date and Time November 13, 20242:00–3:00 p.m. ET Location Virtual and in-person at 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852 OverviewDuring this lecture, Jenny Radesky, M.D., and Megan Moreno, M.D., M.S.Ed., M.P.H., will discuss youth-centered approaches to social media research and their impact on frameworks, methods, and products.Dr. Radesky will present the DREAMER Model (Dynamic, Relational, Ecologic…

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New Hope for Rapid-Acting Depression Treatment

October 24, 2024 • Research Highlight Depression symptoms can be hard to manage, especially for people with treatment-resistant depression, a persistent and severe form of the disorder. Fortunately, new therapies are emerging for such hard-to-treat conditions. One of these is the medication ketamine, which numerous NIMH-funded studies have shown has fact-acting and lasting effects in…

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Session 3: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

Transcript DANIEL HANDWERKER: Good afternoon and welcome back from your break. My name is Dan Handwerker, and I’m a staff scientist in the section on functional imaging methods in NIMH’s Intramural Research Program. And it is my pleasure to introduce our next group of speakers.Jahn Jaramillo is a doctoral candidate in the Division of Preventative…

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My Life With OCD

October 16, 2024 • Feature Story • 75th Anniversary This story is part of a special series featuring the experiences of people living with mental illnesses. The opinions of the interviewees are their own and do not reflect the opinions of NIMH, NIH, HHS, or the federal government. This content may not be reused without…

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