Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression—but are they safe?
New research suggests psilocybin has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants. Commonly referred to as "magic mushrooms," psilocybin is a promising alternative treatment for people with medication-resistant depression ...
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Charting brain synchronization patterns during social interactions
We experience the world and connect with others through social interactions. Engaging in activities, such as conversations, cooperative tasks, and intimate relationships, deeply affect brain activity leading to coordinated ...
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Study finds suicidal behaviors increased by over 50% in Catalonia, Spain after the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked extensive discussions about its effect on mental health. While global suicide rates remained stable during the pandemic, the specific impact on non-lethal suicidal behaviors, namely, ideation ...
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Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock
A trio of psychologists at George Mason University in the U.S. has found evidence that contradicts the theory of the universal internal clock. In their study, published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, Alex Ma, Ayana ...
Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it's because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a relationship.
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Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds
Even subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depression and anxiety and their treatment.
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Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US
Mental illness costs the U.S. economy $282 billion annually, which is equivalent to the average economic recession, according to a new study co-authored by Yale economist Aleh Tsyvinski.
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Atopic dermatitis found to negatively impact mental health
Atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively impacts patients' mental health (MH), especially when a patient has severe AD, according to a study published online March 14 in Dermatitis.
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Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations
With 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It made her wealthy, too, amassing an estimated net worth of $300 million.
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Clinician burnout reduces efficacy of trauma-focused psychotherapy
Therapist burnout is associated with reduced effectiveness of trauma-focused psychotherapies, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA Network Open.
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Physical ills often plague people with schizophrenia, bipolar
Severe mental illness can contribute to a decline in a person's physical health, with many chronic conditions slowly eroding their wellness, a new review finds.
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Study finds COVID-19 pandemic led to some, but not many, developmental milestone delays in infants and young children
Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds.
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In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a ...
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Fish under the influence reveal how psychedelics work
Psychedelics are a hot topic in labs all over the world because they hold great potential for relieving the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mood-related conditions. Still, there is a major hurdle to developing ...
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Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health
Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Recent research shows that they influence higher cognitive functions and behaviors by regulating local neuronal activity.
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Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa
A new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice that are prone to anxiety may prefer and actively seek out a starvation-like state in response to repeated exposure ...
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Study connects enjoyment of nature to lower inflammation levels
Plenty of studies link exposure to the natural world and improved mental and physical health, but a new Cornell study connects enjoyment of nature to a specific biological process—inflammation.
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Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks
Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions, a skill that allows humans to process information without losing track of what they're doing.
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