Magnetic Pulses Sent Through the Skull Can Calm the Fear Center of the Brain
GPB | 9/9/26
Researchers with Emory University School of Medicine recently completed their first human trial of Transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
9/11 Responders’ Trauma May Have Affected Their Children, Study Finds
Newsweek | 9/2/26
Abigail Lott, a professor of psychiatry and co-director of the Grady Trauma Project at Emory University, who was not part of the study, also told Newsweek that one of the ways trauma can be passed on from parents to children is through "parenting practices, parent-child relationships, and parents' own challenges with emotion regulation and mental health," as this can affect how they "model behavior and teach coping to their children." | Yahoo! Health
Georgia Women Veterans at Higher Risk for PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma
WABE | 8/31/26
Nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety and avoidance are typical of PTSD. The condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, says Dr. Liza Zwiebach, clinical psychologist at Emory University School of Medicine.
Metro Atlanta Vets Could be Some of the First to Test GLP-1s for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
WSB-TV | 8/15/26
A popular drug known for weight loss will soon be tested to treat alcohol use disorder, and some local veterans will be part of the trial.
Atlanta Mom Turns Postpartum Anxiety Into Mission to Help Other Mothers
CBS News Atlanta | 7/20/26
Another resource for families is Peace for Moms, a program based at Emory University School of Medicine. The initiative connects Georgia health care providers with psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal mental health, helping ensure mothers receive timely access to mental health support.
Why Parenting Requires Regulating Ourselves First
Psychology Today | 7/9/26
Our team at the Grady Trauma Project at Emory University has been working to better understand how posttraumatic stress symptoms may affect the maternal brain during this early postpartum period with the goal of identifying what kinds of supports may be most helpful and when.
Aiding Service Members Through the Wounded Warrior Project
WGN Radio | 7/3/26
John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care for the Wounded Warrior Project, and Dr. Jessica Maples Keller, associate professor at Emory University, join Dane Neal to talk about the history of the Wounded Warrior Project and ways people can get involved ahead.
Texas Mental Health Program Reveals 103% Increase in Veteran Enrollment
Military.com | 6/28/26
More veterans in the Lone Star State will have access to mental health services as the nation honors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. That is due to a partnership involving the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, part of the Wounded Warrior Project’s Warrior Care Network.
The Three Chatbot Behaviors That Can Drive Humans to Delusional Thinking
Wall Street Journal | 6/27/27
We’ve all experienced the tendency of AI chatbots to tell us what we want to hear, but there are two other, more nuanced factors that help chatbots worm their way into human hearts. | MSN
Brain Stimulation Can Help PTSD Symptoms, Studies Find
Emory News Center | 6/25/26
June is PTSD Awareness Month. There are approximately 13 million people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder in the U.S. — and up to half of them do not experience meaningful symptom relief from existing treatments, such as talk therapy and medications. One potential treatment has shown promising results.
Addiction Alliance of Georgia Advances Addiction Care Through Hands-On Immersion Training
Emory News Center | 6/22/26
As Georgia invests opioid settlement funds to address the continuing impact of the overdose crisis, the Addiction Alliance of Georgia is expanding hands-on addiction medicine training for health care students and professionals across the state.
Could Lowering Inflammation Treat Depression
New York Times | 6/18/26
Research suggests that targeting the immune system, sometimes with anti-inflammatory drugs or lifestyle adjustments, can alleviate symptoms like anhedonia and fatigue.
The Surprising Science of How Fatherhood Changes the Brain
Washington Post | 6/18/26
Studies suggest that, like mothers, fathers may undergo a shift in their biology in preparation for and in response to the responsibilities of parenthood.
PTSD Awareness Month: Emory Expands Efforts to Connect Texas Veterans with No-Cost Treatment
Emory News Center | 6/16/26
As PTSD Awareness Month brings renewed attention to the mental health needs of veterans, Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, part of Wounded Warrior Project’s Warrior Care Network, is highlighting its growing outreach efforts in Texas to connect more post-9/11 veterans and service members with no-cost treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related mental health issues.
When Menopause Reopens Old Traumas
Oprah Daily | 6/11/26
“We think that these are bidirectional relationships: If you’ve been through trauma, you may have worse menopause symptoms, and when women who’ve experienced trauma enter into perimenopause, that can exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD and depression,” says Jennifer Stevens, PhD, an associate professor at Emory University School of Medicine
A Video Game Could Help Diagnose Depression
The Scientist | 6/3/26
“It's a really intriguing direction. It is more of a hypothesis-generating study than a definitive finding in terms of identifying a core pathology of depression. Nevertheless, it is potentially a very exciting new lead,” said Michael Treadway, a cognitive neuroscientist and clinical psychologist at Emory University who was not involved in the study.
Chest Vibration During Mindfulness Improves Body Awareness and Brain Connections in Trauma Survivors
Emory News Center | 6/2/26
A new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may help people with trauma-related symptoms better sense and reconnect with their bodies through changes in the brain.
Trauma, PTSD can Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications for Veterans in Georgia
WABE | 5/29/26
Emory School of Medicine clinical psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kelsey Sprang Jones, a specialist in perinatal mental health, said maternal trauma can also endanger babies.
After the ER, Nowhere to Go: Children's Hospital Models a Mental Health Care Network to Meet Kids Needs
11 Alive | 5/22/26
"What we found is that it was very often the care was not happening, or it was sometimes completely inaccessible to kids … particularly on the basis of workforce shortages within the provider networks of mental health care professionals," said Dr. John Constantino.
Emory Addiction Center Expands Adolescent Services as Child Overdoses See Slight Uptick
WABE | 5/18/26
Dr. Joe Mathias, the director of outpatient addiction services at Emory Healthcare, understands the layered intersection of substance use disorder and mental health in adolescents. He says it’s often said that “the opposite of addiction is connection.”
New Research Links Motivation to Inflammation and Medication
11 Alive | 5/7/26
Dr. Michael Treadway, Emory psychology professor, explains how inflammation and some medications may affect motivation and pleasure in the brain.
AAAS names 2025 Fellows
Science | 4/30/26
AAAS proudly congratulates the newly elected 2025 Fellows! In 2025, the AAAS Council elected 449 members as Fellows of AAAS. Election as a Fellow honors members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.
Scientists Say “Grandma Brain” is Actually a Thing - Here’s What it Means
Good Housekeeping | 4/30/26
Dr. James Rilling, a professor in Emory’s Department of Anthropology and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Emory University, scanned the brains of 50 grandmothers while showing them photos of their grandchildren. What he discovered was brain activity that, at least in part, explains the intense grandmaternal bond.
5 Ways to Reduce Stress at Home Right Now
AJC | 4/23/26
April marks Stress Awareness Month, an important reminder to take inventory of how stress is showing up in your life and what you can do to manage it.
Your New Self-Care Habit Costs One Stamp
AJC | 4/19/26
Screen time is at an all-time high, and people are feeling it. In 2024, Americans spent about 70 hours a week — roughly 10 hours a day — consuming media across all devices, according to data and analytics company Nielsen.
Dad Brains: How Fatherhood Rewires the Male Brain
BBC | 4/18/26
From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behavior – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.
How Autoimmune Conditions Can Unexpectedly Drive Mental Illness
NewScientist | 4/14/26
“The immune system is playing a role in behaviour much more than we appreciate,” says Emory University School of Medicine psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Miller.
Edna Foa, Who Asked PTSD Patients to Stop Avoiding Their Worst Memories, Dies at 88
Wall Street Journal | 4/5/26
Foa, a clinical psychologist who died March 24 at the age of 88, didn't just pioneer prolonged exposure therapy, one of the most effective, evidence-based therapies used for treating PTSD in the U.S.; she also created an ecosystem to get it into practice. Executive Director of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Dr. Barbara Rothbaum was quoted in the story.
Emory Study Finds Brain Stimulation Improves PTSD Symptoms by Calming Fear Center
Emory News Center | 4/2/26
A study from the Emory University School of Medicine finds transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a targeted form of non-invasive brain stimulation, can calm the brain’s fear center and significantly improve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with benefits lasting months after treatment. The findings were published April 2 in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
Nadine Kaslow Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Emory News Center | 3/26/26
Nadine Kaslow has been named by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as Class of 2025 Fellow. The AAAS, publisher of the Science family of journals, announced the new class on March 26, 2026.
A Major Change Could be Coming in Mental Health Diagnoses, Psychiatrists Say
USA Today | 3/12/26
The mental health system isn’t ready to “jump in with both feet,” said Andrew Miller, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Emory University School of Medicine, who studies inflammation-related depression. But the APA’s embrace of biomarkers signals “the beginning of a revolution,” he said. | KFF Health News | Tu Salud | The Good Men Project
Non-Invasive Brain Mapping Takes Leap Forward in Large Animal Models
BioTechniques | 3/4/26
“By removing the bottleneck of complex, repeated brain imaging, this platform completely changes the math for primate neuroscience,” Vince Costa remarked. “It saves crucial time and resources, allowing us to run the long-term, complex studies needed to bridge the gap between animal models and human treatments.”
Opioid Settlement Funds and Philanthropy Expand Adolescent Addiction Care in Georgia
Emory News Center | 3/3/26
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia (AAG), a collaboration between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, has opened a new 7,000-square-foot Adolescent Outpatient Program at the Emory Addiction Center in Atlanta, expanding access to specialized substance use prevention, early intervention and treatment services for youth and families across Georgia. | Tifton CEO
Addiction Center Expands to Treat Younger Children as Georgia's Mental Health Care Gaps Persist
WABE | 3/2/26
An Atlanta youth addiction treatment program is expanding its capacity to help more young people, in part with funding from Georgia’s Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust.
Teen Claims Popular Acne Drug Made Him Shoot His Friends, Killing One
New York Post | 2/9/26
“There’s a large number of people throughout the world that have experienced side effects from [isotretinoin] … including psychiatric side effects,” Doug Bremner, a professor of psychiatry and radiology at Emory University School of Medicine, explained on “48 Hours.”
Study Says Grandmas May Feel More Connected To Grandkids Than Their Own Kids
HuffPost | 1/31/26
Interested in studying the evolutionary value of grandmothering, James Rilling, a professor of anthropology, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory, measured the brain function of about 50 women with at least one biological grandchild age 3-12.
Can an Arthritis Drug Help Find Depression?
Knowridge | 1/20/26
A new study from Emory University suggest that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
Hormone Estradiol Shapes Women’s Brain Responses to Threat After Trauma, Emory Study Finds
Emory News Center | 1/8/26
Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop stress-related conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder, but the biological mechanisms underlying that risk have remained poorly understood.
Incretin Therapies After Bariatric Surgery Linked to Lower Risk of Alcohol Disorder
MSN | 1/2/26
In an accompanying editorial, Robert O. Cotes, MD, of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, and colleagues noted the study "opens an important conversation" but cautioned against drawing causal conclusions from observational data. | Medpage Today