New Frontier Magazine

Mental Health

4 articles

Scientists and patients in a futuristic lab observing advanced neurotechnology devices for mental health treatment.
Neuroscience & Mind

7 Neurotechnologies for Mental Health Treatment in 2026

The number of clinical trials for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) alone has grown exponentially since 2015, with 86% of these non-invasive trials reporting symptom improvements.

Juliana Campos·August 7, 2026
Abstract visualization of neurotransmitters communicating across a synaptic gap within a glowing human brain, representing mood and brain function.
Neuroscience & Mind

What Are Neurotransmitters and How Do They Affect Mood?

The space between two nerve cells is less than 40 nanometers wide, yet across this microscopic gap, thousands of chemical messages are constantly firing, dictating everything from your mood to your mo

Lena Petrova·July 4, 2026
University of Minnesota staff providing comprehensive health screenings and mental health support to over 3,000 Special Olympics athletes at the USA Games.
Artificial Intelligence

University of Minnesota Supports 3,000 Athletes' Mental Health at Games

At the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, over 3,000 athletes received free healthcare from University of Minnesota staff, highlighting a critical need for services often overlooked in their daily...

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 24, 2026
A futuristic control room visualizing internal bodily sensations and emotional states, representing the concept of interoception and its impact on mental well-being.
Explainers

New research reveals how interoception impacts your emotional well-being

A single 1-hour therapy session, focused on internal bodily sensations, has shown preliminary success in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms, according to interoception and mental health: a roadm

Lena Petrova·June 12, 2026