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Wired for risk: The science of addiction and mental health

Wired for risk: The science of addiction and mental health

Update: 2025-04-23
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Depression and alcohol dependence are often seen as personal struggles—but decades of study by Scripps Research professor Cindy Ehlers reveal a much bigger picture. In this episode of Science Changing Life, Ehlers breaks down how biology, culture and trauma interact to shape mental health outcomes.


Learn how her work is paving the way for more effective interventions, and how new strategies—like culturally grounded prevention programs and digital tools—can reduce harm in high-risk communities.


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Ehlers lab: https://www.scripps.edu/ehlers/index.html 

Scripps Research Magazine: https://magazine.scripps.edu 

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Wired for risk: The science of addiction and mental health

Wired for risk: The science of addiction and mental health

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