a. New research: “Cerebro-cerebellar circuits may play a role in depression.”
b. Teach empathy in school. Cynics will scoff, “it won’t work.” Not so fast. A study found that a bullying-focused school training program reduced bullying by 40%! That’s awesome! The control group showed no change.
Bullying affects mental health. Empathy training could be a fantastic avenue to help kids.
c. New discovery might explain why ketamine works, long-term, against depression.
d. Equine therapy for PTSD? A new study shows real promise.
e. Depression is surging, along with Delta.
f. J&J gets FDA approval for a long-acting formula of a schizophrenia treatment. Patients only need injections twice/year now.
g. The link among bipolar, PTSD, and genetics for suicide.
h. “How Food Allergies Can Trigger A Serious Eating Disorder.”
Finally — a verse to remember in these fractious times.
“Remind the believer to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.” — Titus 2:1-1
