Brain & Mind
Why more Americans are turning to tiny doses of cannabis and psychedelics
In recent years, the idea of “microdosing” has moved from small online communities into mainstream conversations about health, stress, and mental wellbeing.
Many people now...
Millions of Americans are quietly microdosing cannabis and psychedelics
Microdosing has become one of the most talked-about health and lifestyle trends in recent years.
Many people believe that taking very small amounts of substances...
Cannabis use disorder strongly linked to depression
Cannabis use has increased rapidly in many parts of the world over the past decade.
In some countries and states, laws have changed to allow...
Why “magic mushrooms” therapy helps some people but harms others
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has become one of the most talked-about areas in mental health research.
Around the world, scientists are studying whether substances such as psilocybin,...
Large study finds strong link between cannabis addiction and depression
As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it may affect mental health.
While some people use...
Many people have withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. Millions of people take them every day to help manage depression, anxiety, panic...
Memory problems do not predict depression relapse
Many people who live with depression describe a frustrating feeling often called “brain fog.”
They may struggle to focus, forget information, lose mental sharpness, or...
Lithium may help the brain slow down suicidal thoughts
Suicide remains one of the most serious public health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people struggle with suicidal thoughts, and many...
One dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain and boost well-being
A new study suggests that the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms may change the brain in ways that last for weeks after a...
Could lithium help prevent future suicide attempts?
Researchers are making important progress in understanding the hidden brain changes linked to suicide risk.
A new study suggests that a medication already used for...
Better cognition linked to higher relapse risk in depression
Many people who experience depression also struggle with what is often called “brain fog.” They may forget things more easily, lose concentration, feel mentally...
Magic mushroom compound may change the brain for weeks
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco and Imperial College London have discovered that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may...
Popular Reports
This simple 12-minute medication may reduce your Alzheimer’s risk
It is projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. To date there are no...
Personality could affect depression symptoms, study finds
Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However, not everyone experiences it the same way. Some people...
Daily photo sharing linked to double depression risk
In a new study, researchers found the rate of reported depressive symptoms that are likely to require treatment has more than doubled by the...
Anxiety or panic attack? understanding the difference
Anxiety and panic are words we often hear when people talk about stress or mental health. They are sometimes used as if they mean...
Inflammation strongly linked to mental sluggishness
An estimated 12 million U.K. citizens have a chronic medical condition, and many of them report severe mental fatigue that they characterize as “sluggishness”...