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Summary: A major umbrella review from University College London challenges the long-held belief that depression is caused by low serotonin levels. The study found no convincing evidence supporting the “chemical imbalance” theory, despite decades of public messaging and drug marketing built around it. While antidepressants can still help many people, the findings highlight that depression is far more complex — influenced by psychological, social, and environmental factors — an

Stanford scientists have identified a specific brain region called the reticular thalamic nucleus (RT) that appears to play a major role in autism. This area acts as the brain’s sensory gatekeeper, and when it becomes overactive, it can trigger sensory overload, social withdrawal, repetitive behaviors, and seizures — all common autism traits. In a recent Science Advances study (August 20, 2025), researchers showed that calming this overactivity in mice using both an experimen

Last Saturday wasn’t just another weekend — it was a turning point.The AchievaFlow Hackathon Data Drive , a collaboration between AchievaFlow Foundation  and Humber College , brought together brilliant young minds for a day where data, purpose, and mental health  intersected in the best way possible. A Partnership That Made It Happen We were honoured to partner with the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship  to host this event. A special thank-you goes to Emily Buchnea  and her i