This Drug May Rapidly Ease Suicidal Thoughts
Ketamine may do more than rapidly ease severe suicidal thoughts in people with depression.
Research from Columbia University suggests that a single dose can also...
Five Drugs That Can Powerfully Hijack the Brain
Addiction can change the brain in ways that make it extremely difficult for a person to stop using a drug, even when that drug...
This Depression Drug May Increase Death Risk
A large study has raised concerns about using newer antipsychotic medicines as an added treatment for depression.
Researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University found...
Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Severe Mental Disease
A major international review has found that people who use cannabis tend to develop psychosis earlier than people who do not use it.
Across the...
Using Cannabis Many Ways May Signal Addiction Risk
Cannabis is no longer consumed mainly by smoking.
People can now smoke it, vape it, eat it in foods or drinks, or inhale vapor from...
Dementia and Stroke Risks May Start from Mental Health Issues
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern.
Younger adults with severe mental illness were...
People With Opioid Addiction May Face More Judgment From Mental Health Workers
Asking for help with an addiction can already be difficult. A new study suggests that people with opioid addiction may face an additional obstacle:...
Sticking to the Same Daily Schedule Could Reduce Pain and Improve Mental Health
Many people think healthy ageing depends mainly on eating well and exercising.
While those habits are important, researchers now believe that something much simpler may...
Can “Magic Mushrooms” Effectively Treat PTSD?
A small U.S. clinical trial suggests that combining psilocybin-assisted therapy with structured counselling may offer new hope for veterans living with severe post-traumatic stress...
Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...