National Institute Of Mental Health (nimh)

This study tests a new treatment called TEST for people with depression that hasn't improved with standard therapies. TEST uses a weaker electric current than standard electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), aiming to relieve depression while reducing memory and thinking side effects. A…

This study aimed to test transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy in teens aged 13-17 whose depression did not improve with standard treatments. Participants would have tapered off medications, received daily TMS sessions for 2-3 weeks, a…

This study uses MRI, a safe imaging method that uses magnets instead of radiation, to look at the brains of children with conditions like ADHD, schizophrenia, autism, and others. Over 4,000 participants, including healthy volunteers, will have their brain anatomy and function mea…

This study aims to find genes that may increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder. Researchers are collecting DNA and health information from 4,185 adults to understand the genetic causes of the condition. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment in the future, but th…