Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain A penguin watching a vessel at sea.(Image: Michael Beaulieu—French Polar Institute) Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain New research from Penn Medicine shows the negative, yet reversible, impact of spending time in isolated, confined, extreme environments—such as an Antarctic research station. 5 min. read
Penn’s Psychiatry chair is helping to reenvision how mental illness is diagnosed Maria Oquendo is the Ruth Meltzer Professor of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Penn’s Psychiatry chair is helping to reenvision how mental illness is diagnosed Maria Oquendo is leading a task force to reimagine the future of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 2 min. read
A hard reset on electroconvulsive therapy Image: gorodenkoff via Getty Images A hard reset on electroconvulsive therapy New research from Penn Medicine finds that ECT sets in motion a brain event that resets its neurons, and has the potential to guide personalized ECT dosing to target specific outcomes in the brain. 2 min. read
Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Image: vzmaze via Getty Images Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have uncovered how nitrous oxide, an anesthetic used worldwide since the 19th century, could help lift mood fast in people with depression that resists other treatments. 1 min. read
Anti-obesity medication boosts weight loss when behavioral therapy falls short Anti-obesity medication boosts weight loss when behavioral therapy falls short Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins—rather than waiting the currently recommended six months—can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine. 1 min. read
Women with postpartum depression experienced brain changes during pregnancy, study finds Penn In the News The New York Times Women with postpartum depression experienced brain changes during pregnancy, study finds Sheila Shanmugan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that there are profound brain changes during pregnancy and in depression circuitry specifically. What counts as a phobia? Penn In the News Live Science What counts as a phobia? Sandy Capaldi of the Perelman School of Medicine says that specific phobias develop after a person experiences a traumatic event or a panic attack that leads to a self-reinforcing fear of that scenario. Give ‘lemonading’ a shot if you’re going through a tough time right now Penn In the News Vogue Give ‘lemonading’ a shot if you’re going through a tough time right now Nora Brier of the Perelman School of Medicine says that spending time talking to others can help people get out of their own head and bring them back to a neutral state. Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Yvette Sheline is the McLure Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Research in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine) Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Psychiatry and behavioral research professor Yvette Sheline has crafted a program to provide mentorship opportunities catered specifically to psychiatry researchers. The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Penn In the News Self The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that alcohol’s effects on the brain are observed more readily because it’s the organ of behavior. Load More
What counts as a phobia? Penn In the News Live Science What counts as a phobia? Sandy Capaldi of the Perelman School of Medicine says that specific phobias develop after a person experiences a traumatic event or a panic attack that leads to a self-reinforcing fear of that scenario. Give ‘lemonading’ a shot if you’re going through a tough time right now Penn In the News Vogue Give ‘lemonading’ a shot if you’re going through a tough time right now Nora Brier of the Perelman School of Medicine says that spending time talking to others can help people get out of their own head and bring them back to a neutral state. Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Yvette Sheline is the McLure Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Research in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine) Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Psychiatry and behavioral research professor Yvette Sheline has crafted a program to provide mentorship opportunities catered specifically to psychiatry researchers. The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Penn In the News Self The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that alcohol’s effects on the brain are observed more readily because it’s the organ of behavior. Load More
Give ‘lemonading’ a shot if you’re going through a tough time right now Penn In the News Vogue Give ‘lemonading’ a shot if you’re going through a tough time right now Nora Brier of the Perelman School of Medicine says that spending time talking to others can help people get out of their own head and bring them back to a neutral state. Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Yvette Sheline is the McLure Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Research in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine) Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Psychiatry and behavioral research professor Yvette Sheline has crafted a program to provide mentorship opportunities catered specifically to psychiatry researchers. The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Penn In the News Self The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that alcohol’s effects on the brain are observed more readily because it’s the organ of behavior. Load More
Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Yvette Sheline is the McLure Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Research in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine) Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey Psychiatry and behavioral research professor Yvette Sheline has crafted a program to provide mentorship opportunities catered specifically to psychiatry researchers.
The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Penn In the News Self The surgeon general calls for new warning labels on alcohol—here’s the truth about how it impacts your health Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that alcohol’s effects on the brain are observed more readily because it’s the organ of behavior.