Scientists compare near-death experiences and psychedelic drug trips
A recent study has explored the similarities and disparities between near-death experiences (NDEs) and the effects of a powerful psychedelic drug, 5-Methoxy-DMT (5MeO-DMT).
While both...
Early intervention can break the cycle of mental illness
Imagine a family where one parent often feels very sad, angry, or has strange thoughts. These are signs of serious mental health problems like...
Loneliness can lead to nursing home stays in older people
Feeling lonely can make older people more likely to end up in a nursing home. This was the finding of a study that was...
Depression drugs may not help with chronic pain
Do you know someone who takes antidepressants for chronic pain? It's actually a pretty common practice.
But, a recent study has found that most antidepressants...
More than half of people with autoimmune diseases have depression, study finds
Living with an auto-immune condition can be hard. These are diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause a lot of pain.
But now,...
Some mental health drugs can cause rapid weight gain, study finds
The Effects of Antipsychotic Medications on Weight
It is widely known that taking antipsychotic medications often leads to quick and significant weight gain.
A study recently...
Scientists find genes that may play a role in PTSD, depression
A global team of researchers, spearheaded by the experts at McLean Hospital, have scrutinized the genes in approximately 575,000 individual brain cells from individuals...
Many people with mental problems have eco-anxiety, study finds
Karen Magruder, a teacher at the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, is studying a new kind of worry...
Magic mushrooms may help treat common eating disorder
Scientists from the University of California at San Diego have conducted a study investigating the therapeutic impact of magic mushrooms in treating anorexia nervosa.
The...
I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?
Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years.
Children’s fears can focus on areas such as being alone,...