Mental Health

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Abstract visualization of neurotransmitters communicating across a synaptic gap within a glowing human brain, representing mood and brain function.

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.

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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.

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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