A retrospective case-control study on a National Veterans Affairs population found significant links between psychiatric disorders and brain aneurysms, highlighting PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder as notable risk factors. ow.ly/x2YN30sFq7e

Congratulations to Christina Mangurian, MD, MAS, for receiving the Harold S. Luft Award for Mentoring in Health Services and Health Policy Research. Her dedication to building relationships and guiding mentees toward their goals is truly commendable. ow.ly/Zshm30sFq7f

Added sugar, found in 74% of packaged foods, is linked to accelerated epigenetic aging. Researchers highlight the importance of identifying added sugars, which have at least 61 different names on food labels. ow.ly/hZ0M30sFq7h

Research on effective posttraumatic stress treatments highlights the need for timely intervention, yet worsening social conditions and a youth mental health crisis exacerbate the issue. ow.ly/N1qv30sFq7i

A study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study tracked 433 girls from ages 10 to 40, revealing that lower parental education and higher childhood stress correlate w/ increased midlife insulin resistance & epigenetic age. ow.ly/uMPs30sFq7j

Studies demonstrate that even short breaks can significantly improve focus and reduce stress. Research by Elissa Epel, PhD, suggests these breaks are vital for maintaining mental and physical well-being. ow.ly/uIw230sFq7k

Researchers found that adherence to nutrient-rich diets, like the Mediterranean diet, is associated with lower epigenetic age. Reducing added sugar intake could potentially reverse biological aging, promoting longevity and overall health. ow.ly/XntA30sFq7l

New research by Ryan Linn Brown, PhD 🌻 highlights that socioeconomic status and perceived stress during childhood have lasting impacts on adult health, suggesting they contribute to aging-related health disparities among women. ow.ly/hiZb30sFq7m

Recent study underscores the benefits of a person-centered approach in behavioral models of cognition for enhancing our understanding of how executive functions (EFs) support academic skills. ow.ly/CANk30sFq7n

Downtime differs from boredom, which signals a lack of engagement. Elissa Epel, PhD, and other experts warn against smartphone overuse during downtime, as it fails to provide meaningful engagement and can negatively impact brain health. ow.ly/GKly30sFqci

Recent study finds deficiencies in pontine pathways may contribute to the sensory processing impairments observed in clinical disorders, including psychosis. ow.ly/esLa30sFqcl

New study, published in JAMA Network Open, is one of the first to show a direct link between added sugar and epigenetic aging in a diverse group of women. It underscores the detrimental health effects of sugar, beyond metabolic issues. ow.ly/8asf30sFqck

Recent study underscores that early-life socio-economic and psychosocial factors contribute to health disparities related to aging, influencing both insulin resistance and biological aging. ow.ly/2WJc30sFqcm

A recent study on brain aneurysms in US veterans found a significant correlation between psychiatric disorders and aneurysms. The research analyzed 6,320,789 veterans enrolled in Medicare or the Veterans Health Administration ow.ly/gsZ430sFqcf

New longitudinal study examined the effects of childhood socioeconomic status and stress on insulin resistance and epigenetic aging, with a focus on whether late adolescent adiposity plays a mediating role. ow.ly/BA6630sFqcj

Addressing treatment scalability involves investing in trauma-informed early childhood mental health clinicians, with a focus on increasing diversity to improve cultural trust and care. ow.ly/ptn730sFqcg

Absolutely thrilled to share that our first episode of the Stress Puzzle with Elissa Epel and wendy berry mendes is available now!🧩 We discussed acute vs. chronic stress responses, wearables, stress interventions, the future of stress science, & more! Listen: ryanlinnbrown.com/stresspuzzle/e…

🧵: Beyond excited to share our STRIVE lab’s recent R01 Notice of Award! 🎉 🧵: ¡Estamos más que emocionados de compartir el reciente aviso de beca R01 de nuestro laboratorio STRIVE! 🎉 UCSF Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences BUAP UAS Oficial UASinaloa National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Fogarty at NIH Karla Villaseñor Palma

Our most recent DPBS #GrandRounds, featuring Ying-Hui Fu, PhD – "Understanding Sleep" – is now available on our YouTube channel. youtu.be/loxPzi6r1wk?si…

Our next DPBS #GrandRounds – "Facing the Unseen" with Damon Tweedy, MD (Damon Tweedy) – is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 10. Join us in person (Pritzker Building, Auditorium) and online: psychiatry.ucsf.edu/watchgrandroun…