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Fruit flies offer clues to how brains make reward-based decisions

In the intricate maze of a fruit fly’s mind, decisions are made based on expectations of reward. By locating the exact spot in a fly’s brain where these calculations occur, scientists have unlocked insights into how the brain orchestrates this complex behavior. Just as a pilot deftly navigates through a storm, the fly’s brain uses […]

Published on September 22, 2023

Kids’ Mental Health ER Visits Rise at Start of School

Just like how jumping into a cold pool can shock your system, the start of the school year can jolt kids and teens with anxiety and stress. While they may be excited to reunite with friends and engage in school activities, the pressures and challenges that come with it often take a toll on their […]

Published on September 22, 2023

CARE Courts Seek to Help Mental Health Patients Without Coercion

Imagine a maze-like mansion that keeps adding hallways and basements, becoming more convoluted over time. That’s what California’s mental health system feels like to Veronica Kelley, the behavioral health director in Orange County. To address the challenge, the state is launching new civil CARE Courts, which will allow family members and first responders to request […]

Published on September 21, 2023