Topic
Mental health
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Pinpointing a brain circuit that can keep fears at bay
Study suggests path to prolonging treatment effectiveness for phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
September 26, 2016 -
Detecting emotions with wireless signals
Measuring your heartbeat and breath, CSAIL device can tell if you’re excited, happy, angry, or sad.
September 20, 2016 -
Kay Tye receives Freedman Prize for Exceptional Basic Research
Neuroscientist recognized by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for project on neural circuits for anxiety control.
August 3, 2016 -
In Stata Center phone booths, "light-therapy" aims to brighten moods
Graduate student who suffered from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) develops MindHandHeart Innovation Fund project.
July 29, 2016 -
New clue to how lithium works in the brain
Biologists find a possible explanation for why the drug helps bipolar patients.
July 7, 2016 -
Chancellor announces realignment of key student support organizations into Division of Student Life
Blanche Staton will serve as interim graduate dean.
July 1, 2016 -
MyLife Services: A new benefit for MIT faculty, staff, postdocs, and families
MIT employees and their families can now take advantage of a network of experts to help with personal, financial, emotional, and other concerns.
June 24, 2016 -
MindHandHeart’s 10 newest Innovation Fund projects reduce stress and lower barriers to support
The MindHandHeart Innovation Fund announced its third round of grant winners at its final steering committee meeting for the academic year.
May 25, 2016 -
Neuroscientists illuminate role of autism-linked gene
Loss of Shank gene prevents neuronal synapses from properly maturing.
May 24, 2016 -
MIT Puppy Lab to open during National Mental Health Awareness Month
Stephanie Ku’s Puppy Lab, a proposal funded by the MindHandHeart Innovation Fund, opens its doors during the two weeks before and during finals.
May 4, 2016 -
How the brain processes emotions
Neuroscientists identify circuits that could play a role in mental illnesses, including depression.
March 31, 2016 -
Study reveals a basis for attention deficits
New findings could help scientists develop treatments for ADHD and other disorders.
March 23, 2016 -
Two sophomores champion MIT’s first Random Acts of Kindness Week
Proposal funded by the MindHandHeart Innovation Fund set to launch after spring break; new Innovation Fund applications accepted through March.
March 17, 2016 -
Alan Siegel to retire as chief of MIT Medical’s Mental Health and Counseling Service
Alan Siegel, chief of MIT Medical’s Mental Health and Counseling Service, will retire from his position after nearly 15 years.
February 24, 2016 -
Pinpointing loneliness in the brain
Scientists identify cells that represent feelings of isolation.
February 11, 2016 -
Second-round MindHandHeart Innovation Fund grant recipients announced
Grants totaling $24,870 were awarded to seven proposals in the second Innovation Fund cycle.
January 27, 2016 -
Diagnosing depression before it starts
Brain scans may identify children who are vulnerable to depression, before symptoms appear.
January 21, 2016 -
Watch your tone
Voice-analytics software helps customer-service reps build better rapport with customers.
January 20, 2016 -
How one gene contributes to two diseases
Neuroscientists unravel Shank3 gene’s role in autism and schizophrenia.
December 10, 2015 -
MIT Wellness Fair welcomes nearly 500 students, teaches strategies for dealing with stress
Division of Student Life Wellness Fair brings community together around support services, mental health.
November 24, 2015