How psilocybin reshapes brain circuits
A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, reveals how psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms," reshapes neural connections in the brain.
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ADHD medication unlikely to raise risk of self-harm, international study finds
The risk of self-harm among people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highest before people start ADHD medication, rather than after treatment begins, according to new research led by Aston University ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Drug-free approach shown to reduce depression relapse among new and expectant moms
A free, online program developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers has been shown to reduce the risk of depression relapse by double digits among new moms and moms-to-be who have struggled with it before.
Oct 22, 2026
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Cannabis is getting stronger, but doubling THC dose doesn't get you twice as 'high'—new study
Cannabis products are getting more potent and easier to buy around the world. Yet little is known about how bigger doses of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in cannabis, change what people feel. Our ...
Oct 20, 2026
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The tendency to imitate others is shared across 22 countries, study finds
People often imitate some of the actions and gestures of others they are observing, without deliberately trying to do so. This tendency, known as automatic imitation, has long been assumed to be universal.
Discrimination fuels mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth, national report finds
LGBTQ+ youth continue to face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, driven by ongoing discrimination, a new report says.
Oct 22, 2026
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Home sensor system could spot loneliness in older adults
Loneliness is common in older adults, and the mental and physical health risks associated with the condition are difficult for medical professionals to recognize and treat. To address this need, researchers from Virginia ...
Oct 19, 2026
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Changing the conversation around mental health may reduce stigma
It took just one class period to change how a group of college students view mental illness.
Oct 16, 2026
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Depression trial finds home brain stimulation with gaming is feasible, but questions remain
A new international clinical trial has found that people living with major depression can reliably use a noninvasive brain stimulation system at home. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study shows that a relatively complex ...
Oct 19, 2026
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Same 'sad' body movements, opposite brain responses: Study reveals differences by depressive symptom level
Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended this line of research by showing that when people perform the same "depressed" body movements, their brain ...
Oct 19, 2026
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