Brain and Mind
Leading research in neuroscience and mental health
Researchers in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine are leading discoveries in understanding, assessing, managing and preventing diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system. Many of our researchers are at the frontier of brain research, uncovering how the brain functions and developing groundbreaking approaches to improving outcomes in mental and cognitive health, movement disorders and developmental challenges.
Spotlight on Discoveries
How to build resilience and boost your mental health
Doing small, simple things like getting outdoors or expressing gratitude can go a long way to helping us look at things differently and boost our mental health, according to a U of A expert.
Repairing relationships through forgiveness may help people recover from moral injury
Combining psychological and spiritual approaches may be beneficial for many veterans and military service members affected by moral injury, an article suggests.
Put on your thinking cap: mild electrical stimulation could boost cognitive ability
Experimental treatment shows promise for a variety of people looking for a brain boost, from pilots and athletes to people living with dementia.