What investigating neural pathways can reveal about mental health | Kay M. Tye | TED Talk

In the TED Talk “What investigating neural pathways can reveal about mental health,” neuroscientist Kay M. Tye investigates how our brains give rise to complex emotional states like depression, anxiety and loneliness. She shares her latest findings--including the development of a tool that uses light to activate specific neurons and create dramatic behavioral changes in mice. Made for mental health awareness and to shed stigma, this talk shares the neuroscience behind mental health and an exciting new technology that has the potential to revolutionize behavioral health and mental wellness.