New research reveals how key proteins interact to regulate the body’s response to stress. Credit: McLean Hospital The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including…
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The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has been studied as a potential treatment for depression for years. But exactly…
A stressful workplace can take its toll on our mental health. Credit: UniSA A year-long Australian population study has found that full time workers employed…
Young people with poor mental health took a turn for the better during the pandemic but those with good mental health saw a considerable decline,…
Researchers have identified two subgroups of adolescents who self-harm and have shown that it is possible to predict those individuals at greatest risk almost a…
In a phase 2 clinical trial, researchers found a one-hour inhalation session with 25% 2O. It is commonly used in dentistry and surgery for its…
People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing, according to a largescale…
Neurological and psychiatric symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common among people with Covid-19 and may be just as likely in people with mild…
Nascent cells in red, neurons in green. The cells in pink are new neurons to be integrated into a neural network. Credit: © UNIL-CHUV- Carron…
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study published on May…
Among individuals with healthy kidneys, those with more frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to show signs of rapid kidney function decline over a median…
Psychedelic Magic Mushroom Compound, Psilocybin, Performs at Least As Well as Leading Antidepressant
Psilocybe cyanescens mushrooms, which contain the active compound, psilocybin. Credit: Imperial College London / Thomas Angus Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be…
Alexander B. Niculescu, MD, PhD. Credit: IU School of Medicine Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While…
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s…
A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications. Psychologists…
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a drug that works against depression by a completely different mechanism than existing…
It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University of South Australia,…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function, brings hope for targeted treatment options. A…
Research represents a major step forward in achieving new therapies for a whole host of neurological and mental disorders. Millions of patients suffering from neurological…
Pnoc neurons in the BNST shown in green. Credit: Hiroshi Nomura, PhD A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the…