https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=121620 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Center for Brain & Mind Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:22:59 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/alzheimers-disease-peptide-inform-new-drugs/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/alzheimers-disease-peptide-inform-new-drugs/ A new study uncovers the structure of a toxic form of amyloid beta driving brain damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 Z https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/07/roblox-kids-gaming-mechanics-gambling/688095/?gift=jXSTxwCPb-5dOqpZvj39nTYmY-C_LB9P7KcxdWgEBUs&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/07/roblox-kids-gaming-mechanics-gambling/688095/?gift=jXSTxwCPb-5dOqpZvj39nTYmY-C_LB9P7KcxdWgEBUs&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share The mechanics of many games on the Roblox platform are nearly identical to those of slot machines and sports-betting apps. Marc Potenza, MD, PhD, a gambling researcher, spoke to The Atlantic about why children might be vulnerable to developing gambling problems. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/center-for-brain-and-mind-health-pilot-awardees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/center-for-brain-and-mind-health-pilot-awardees/ The Center for Brain & Mind Health Pilot Program is the center's annual keystone initiative, embodying its core value of interdisciplinary collaboration as a driver of clinically relevant neuroscience. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:00:00 Z https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/other/scientists-discover-how-parkinson-s-may-spread-in-brain-and-way-to-slow-it/ar-AA27P6Vq https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/other/scientists-discover-how-parkinson-s-may-spread-in-brain-and-way-to-slow-it/ar-AA27P6Vq Senior author Dr. Stephen Strittmatter, chair of the Department of Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine, said drugs targeting one of the newly identified proteins could be a realistic prospect. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/blumberg-cha-to-serve-on-american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention-expert-panel/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/blumberg-cha-to-serve-on-american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention-expert-panel/ Hilary Blumberg, MD, left, and Christine Cha, PhD, right, are among the leading experts participating in an effort to help define the neurocognitive and psychosocial factors underlying the heightened risk of serious mental health challenges and suicide in neurodivergent young people. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/asci-honors-sheth-innovations-in-treating-brain-injury/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/asci-honors-sheth-innovations-in-treating-brain-injury/ Kevin Sheth, MD, professor of neurology and neurosurgery, received the Bruce F. Scharschmidt & Peggy S. Crawford Translational Medicine Distinguished Lectureship and Award at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03717-x https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03717-x Rajiv Radhakrishman, MD, senior author, and several Yale colleagues collaborated on a study published in Molecular Psychiatry that measured synaptic connections in the brain to better understand the biology of schizophrenia. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-brain-imaging-reveals-receptor-dysfunction.html https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-brain-imaging-reveals-receptor-dysfunction.html "The development of a novel PET radiotracer for the M1 receptor provided a unique opportunity to directly measure M1 receptor availability in the living brain," explains co-lead investigator Deepak C. D'Souza, MBBS, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine; Psychiatry Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; and Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities, Connecticut Mental Health Center. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://neurosciencenews.com/schizophrenia-muscarinic-m1-receptor-31065/ https://neurosciencenews.com/schizophrenia-muscarinic-m1-receptor-31065/ “The development of a novel PET radiotracer for the M1 receptor provided a unique opportunity to directly measure M1 receptor availability in the living brain,” explains co-lead investigator Deepak C. D’Souza, MBBS, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine; Psychiatry Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; and Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities, Connecticut Mental Health Center. “The study’s findings were robust across multiple methods of PET quantification and remained significant after accounting for potential confounding factors, including gray matter differences and partial-volume effects” says co-first author Tommaso Volpi, MD, PhD, Associate Research Scientist in Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/how-autistic-brains-process-faces-differently/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/how-autistic-brains-process-faces-differently/ Brain activity associated with face processing is less distinct in the brains of autistic children, new research shows. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/parental-depression-timing-adult-offspring-menta-health/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/parental-depression-timing-adult-offspring-menta-health/ Research from Yale Child Study Center reveals how the timing of maternal and paternal depression affects adult mental health outcomes in the next generation. This includes influences on depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders, with exposure to high levels of maternal depression during pregnancy alone associated with increased psychosis risk in adult offspring. This points to the importance of adequate mental health support during pregnancy.   Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/diagnosing-dementia-neuroimaging-technique-could-speed-detection/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/diagnosing-dementia-neuroimaging-technique-could-speed-detection/ In a new Yale study, researchers detected synapse loss associated with one of the most common forms of frontotemporal dementia. The study was published in Alzheimer's and Dementia. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/making-music-to-treat-symptoms-of-psychosis/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/making-music-to-treat-symptoms-of-psychosis/ Composing music in a group setting may benefit people with psychosis by reducing social isolation and easing symptoms like paranoia. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yong-hui-jiang-unlocking-genetic-mysteries-to-treat-brain-disorders/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yong-hui-jiang-unlocking-genetic-mysteries-to-treat-brain-disorders/ Yong-Hui Jiang’s research has uncovered the biology of neurogenetic disorders like Angelman syndrome and autism. His genome-editing work could lead to targeted therapies. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/spring-research-roundup-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/spring-research-roundup-2026/ Scientists at Yale School of Public Health have developed a process that could lead to a better understanding of how brain function links to behavior. In a separate report, YSPH scientists say that recent changes to Medicare Advantage plans are improving care for people with dementia. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-nami-conference-on-neuroscience-mental-health-and-society-scheduled-for-may-9/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-nami-conference-on-neuroscience-mental-health-and-society-scheduled-for-may-9/ The annual Yale-NAMI Conference on Neuroscience, Mental Health and Society, sponsored by the Yale Department of Psychiatry, will be held Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8 am at The Anlyan Center Auditorium, 300 Cedar St., New Haven. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/specialized-emergency-departments-for-older-adults-linked-to-better-outcomes/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/specialized-emergency-departments-for-older-adults-linked-to-better-outcomes/ Specialized emergency departments for geriatric patients are a promising and potentially life-saving model of care, according to a new YSPH study. But as their use expands across the country, policymakers must tackle deeper inequities that are preventing all older adults from benefiting equally from the targeted care. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/study-finds-persistent-lack-of-diversity-in-us-alzheimers-clinical-trials/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/study-finds-persistent-lack-of-diversity-in-us-alzheimers-clinical-trials/ A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials in the U.S. have consistently failed to reflect the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity, raising important concerns about whether new treatments are equally safe and effective for all patients. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/integrated-psychiatry-program-2026-matched-residents/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/integrated-psychiatry-program-2026-matched-residents/ Ben Coleman, MD, PhD, and Ann Johnson, PhD, will join the Albert J. Solnit Integrated Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry Program at Yale Child Study Center as new residents this summer. Coleman and Johnson were announced as part of the Department of Psychiatry’s 2026 Match Class, after the annual match process concluded in March. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2026/04/04/ct-researchers-study-social-media-and-youth-mental-health-including-more-use-versus-more-harm/ https://www.courant.com/2026/04/04/ct-researchers-study-social-media-and-youth-mental-health-including-more-use-versus-more-harm/ How does social media affect the mental health of young people, and does more use always mean more harm? Several researchers are working to find out through four pilot studies funded by Yale Child Study Center. Early findings point toward more nuanced, targeted approaches to understanding social media’s harms and benefits. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:25:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/02/zebrafish-reveal-new-insights-biology-autism https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/02/zebrafish-reveal-new-insights-biology-autism In a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Yale researchers identified drug candidates that reverse disrupted behaviors in zebrafish carrying mutations in autism risk genes. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/see-how-brain-cells-falter-in-disease/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/see-how-brain-cells-falter-in-disease/ A new approach offers a more accurate view of the molecular activity in brain cells and how it changes in diseases like Alzheimer’s. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/family-conflict-and-stress-disrupt-emotion-regulation-in-youth/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/family-conflict-and-stress-disrupt-emotion-regulation-in-youth/ Research led by Karim Ibrahim, PsyD, an assistant professor at Yale Child Study Center, indicates that difficulties managing emotions in childhood are linked to attention problems, aggression, anxiety, and depression. Study findings were published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Open in January 2026. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/pineal-gland-organoids-a-new-tool-for-studying-sleep/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/pineal-gland-organoids-a-new-tool-for-studying-sleep/ Researchers have made miniature versions of the pineal gland. They’re helping explain the sleep challenges that come with conditions like Angelman syndrome and autism. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/autism-insights-part-two/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/autism-insights-part-two/ In the second installment of a three-part Q&A series with autism expert James McPartland, PhD, he offers insights into his work on biomarkers and ongoing developments in biological research. He also touches on future directions of autism research at Yale. McPartland serves as director of the Developmental Disabilities Clinic and Harris Professor at Yale Child Study Center. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ Through four pilot studies funded by Yale Child Study Center, several researchers are working to find out how social media affects the mental health of young people, and whether more use always means more harm. The projects are generating early findings that challenge oversimplified narratives about teen screen time. They point toward more nuanced, targeted approaches to understanding social media's harms and benefits. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/prch-completes-community-co-design-facilitators-training/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/prch-completes-community-co-design-facilitators-training/ The Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH) is honoring the power of women's voices and leadership while empowering the next generation of community leaders. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://world.yale.edu/news/yigh-marks-next-chapter https://world.yale.edu/news/yigh-marks-next-chapter The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) brought together faculty, students, and partners from across the university on March 25 for a campus open house, signaling a renewed phase for the institute under newly-appointed leadership. Dr. Ingrid Katz, who began her role as director in January 2026, opened the event and outlined priorities for the institute’s next chapter. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.earth.com/news/psilocybin-delivers-rapid-and-lasting-ocd-relief-after-a-single-treatment/ https://www.earth.com/news/psilocybin-delivers-rapid-and-lasting-ocd-relief-after-a-single-treatment/ At Yale School of Medicine, Christopher Pittenger, MD, PhD, and colleagues documented sharp symptom reductions within 48 hours among those given psilocybin, while scores in the comparison group remained largely unchanged. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/meet-luann-bianco-research-associate-2-geriatrics/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/meet-luann-bianco-research-associate-2-geriatrics/ Meet Luann Bianco, a dedicated member of Yale’s Program on Aging for 28 years. Throughout her career, she has found great joy in working with research participants and creating and volunteering with the section’s Sunshine Committee. Luann will be retiring on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, commitment, and meaningful contributions. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/cerebral-amyloid-angiopathy/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/cerebral-amyloid-angiopathy/ A recent conference brought researchers from around the world to Yale University to discuss the removal of waste proteins in the brain and on cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a brain condition which causes amyloid beta to accumulate in the brain’s blood vessels. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-science-engineering-elects-36-new-members-2026/ https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-science-engineering-elects-36-new-members-2026/ The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), announces the election of thirty-six of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine to membership in the Academy. The new members will be introduced at the Academy’s 51st Annual Dinner to be held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on May 19, 2026. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/blumberg-kaya-attend-bd2-funded-investigators-community-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/blumberg-kaya-attend-bd2-funded-investigators-community-meeting/ Two Yale Department of Psychiatry affiliates attended the BD2 Funded Investigators Community Meeting March 11-13 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/find-yale-pediatrics-at-the-2026-pediatric-academic-societies-pas-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/find-yale-pediatrics-at-the-2026-pediatric-academic-societies-pas-meeting/ Find Yale Pediatrics at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting in Boston, MA! Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/fiellin-lauded-for-mentorship-and-service-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/fiellin-lauded-for-mentorship-and-service-research/ The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) will present the James L. Sorensen Distinguished Treatment and Service Research Mentorship Award to David Fiellin, MD, professor of medicine (general medicine), of emergency medicine, and of public health, for his outstanding commitment to mentorship in treatment and service research. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/siren-leaders-help-establish-yale-as-kesett-site/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/siren-leaders-help-establish-yale-as-kesett-site/ Thanks to the efforts of Charles Wira, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine and principal investigator for SIREN (Strategies to Innovate Emergency Care Clinical Trials Network), and research associate Vanessa Zuniga, SIREN’S project director, Yale School of Medicine is now the second site for the Ketamine Add-On Therapy for Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial (KESETT) allowed to enroll nationwide. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/doctoral-internship-in-clinical-and-community-psychology-matches-new-fellows-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/doctoral-internship-in-clinical-and-community-psychology-matches-new-fellows-2026/ The Yale Department of Psychiatry's Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology has selected its incoming class of 14 fellows who will spend a year training at one of nine clinical sites based at the Connecticut Mental Health Center and Yale New Haven Hospital. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/powers-honored-with-sirs-research-excellence-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/powers-honored-with-sirs-research-excellence-award/ Al Powers, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and psychology, has been named winner of the Research Excellence Award by the Schizophrenia International Research Society. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.prevention.com/health/a70760345/lower-biological-age-brain-health-study/ https://www.prevention.com/health/a70760345/lower-biological-age-brain-health-study/ “White matter hyperintensities accumulate progressively and are strongly associated with cognitive decline and dementia,” says Cyprien Rivier, M.D., lead study author and an instructor in the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. “So, the benefit we observed extended beyond stroke prevention to the structural integrity of the brain.” Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://abcnews.com/Health/extreme-heat-impact-health-early-dangerous-temperatures-hit/story?id=131248730 https://abcnews.com/Health/extreme-heat-impact-health-early-dangerous-temperatures-hit/story?id=131248730 As a dangerous heat wave hits the West, doctors warn people can suffer severe health effects, which can be even worse when high temperatures come earlier than expected. YSPH's Dr. Kai Chen comments. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://neurosciencenews.com/biological-link-between-music-and-bonding-identified/ https://neurosciencenews.com/biological-link-between-music-and-bonding-identified/ “One of the paper’s most important and unexpected findings was showing that one’s perception of connectedness to another person is directly related to the activity in these specific regions of the brain,” Hirsch, PhD, said. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/16/health/marijuana-mental-health-wellness https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/16/health/marijuana-mental-health-wellness Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research and reported by CNN. Deepak C. D'Souza, MD, Vikram Sodhi ’92 Professor of Psychiatry, was not involved in the research, but spoke to CNN for its report. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/17/its-not-complicated-homelessness-is-a-housing-problem-danya/ https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/17/its-not-complicated-homelessness-is-a-housing-problem-danya/ While households wait for subsidies and struggle with unaffordable rents, even a temporary financial shock can push them into homelessness, YSPH Professor Danya Keene and colleagues say in this Op-Ed. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/novel-integrative-centers-address-cardiovascular-mental-2026a10007z9 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/novel-integrative-centers-address-cardiovascular-mental-2026a10007z9 Kim Smolderen, PhD, professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine), started the Yale Medicine Heart and Vascular Psychology and Wellbeing Clinic in New Haven — a pilot program that offers mental health services within the cardiology clinic itself. This clinic reflects a broader, though still uneven, movement to close the long-standing gap between cardiovascular medicine and mental health care. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ Eight Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-study-listening-to-a-consonant-chord-progression-during-live-face-to-face-gaze-enhances-neural-activity-in-social-systems/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-study-listening-to-a-consonant-chord-progression-during-live-face-to-face-gaze-enhances-neural-activity-in-social-systems/ A new Yale study published in the Journal of Neuroscience provides evidence that predictable musical chord progressions enhance social connectedness by engaging and synchronizing neural systems involved in social perception and interaction — especially during live face-to-face engagement. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2026/ See the schedule and list of poster presenters from Yale Pediatrics at PAS 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-and-mcgill-collaborate-to-expand-cannabis-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/brain-mind-health/news-article/yale-and-mcgill-collaborate-to-expand-cannabis-research/ The Yale Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids on March 11 announced a new collaboration with the McGill Research Centre for Cannabis, marking an important step toward strengthening international partnerships in cannabis and cannabinoid research. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-11/lowering-parents-stress-can-reduce-risk-of-childhood-obesity https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-11/lowering-parents-stress-can-reduce-risk-of-childhood-obesity “We already knew that stress can be a big contributor in the development of childhood obesity,” senior researcher Rajita Sinha, director of the Yale Interdisciplinary Stress Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2846007 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2846007 Deepak D'Souza, MD, Vikram Sodhi ’92 Professor of Psychiatry, is senior author of a review in JAMA Internal Medicine that argues the evidence base is not sufficient to support the use of cannabis for the treatment of mental health conditions and demonstrates substantial risks of adverse effects. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z