The Biggest Takeaways From the MQ DATAMIND Meeting 2025
The MQ and DATASCIENCE meeting underscored why mental health data science must be both rigorous and ethically responsible
How the Immune System Could Be Key to Treating Mental Illness
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, led by Kristine Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that children exposed to paternal depression at kindergarten entry were more likely to have behavioural difficulties and poor social skills by age nine.
Why Depression May Be Easier to Treat During Teenage Years
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, led by Kristine Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that children exposed to paternal depression at kindergarten entry were more likely to have behavioural difficulties and poor social skills by age nine.
Why Dad’s Mental Health Matters for the Whole Family
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, led by Kristine Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that children exposed to paternal depression at kindergarten entry were more likely to have behavioural difficulties and poor social skills by age nine.
Can a Chatbot Be a Child’s Therapist?
A growing number of AI-powered mental health apps – from mood trackers to chatbots that simulate conversations with therapists – are becoming available as an alternative to mental health professionals to meet the demand. These tools promise a more affordable and accessible way to support mental well-being. But when it comes to children, experts are urging caution.
Why prevention is better than cure
One out of every five young people aged 10-25 is experiencing a mental health problem. What is even more worrying is over half of those have not had effective support.
Improving Mental Health Clinical Trials: A Comprehensive Approach to Recruitment and Retention
The recent collaboration between MQ and Boston Consulting Group aimed to address the challenge of recruitment for mental health clinical trials.
Loot Boxes, Gambling, and Mental Health: What the Research Reveals
A new study involving over 1,400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found a strong link between purchasing loot boxes and real-world gambling, gaming addiction, and mental health concerns.
Kynurenine Pathway: Why Teenage Girls Are More Depressed Than Boys
MQ researchers found the ‘kynurenine pathway’ plays a role in development of depression which helps us to understand why there is a higher incidence amongst girls.
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