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Magic mushroom compound psilocybin can help treat depression, study finds
The naturally occurring psychedelic compound psilocybin can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, according to data from the largest trial of its type ever conducted. Psilocybin was given to 233 patients who had already tried at least two antidepressants in the past with little success, suggesting the compound could have huge benefits for those suffering with hard-to-treat depression.
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Difficulty in focusing attention in children predicts early adolescent depression
A new 4-year longitudinal study of children and their families found inattention, one of the components of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to predict symptoms of depression 4 years later. The study was published in the Research on Child Adolescent Psychopathology.
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New study links suffering from long-lasting severe depression to reduction in brain volume
A study on a large sample of patients found chronic, long-lasting depression to be associated with reduced brain volume. The reduced volume was found in brain regions relevant for planning one’s behavior, focusing attention, thinking, learning and remembering and also in regions relevant for regulating emotions. The study was published in Neurobiology and Treatment of Depression.
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Social Media Use Linked to Developing Depression Regardless of Personality
A U of A doctoral student in the Public Policy Program co-authored a paper with Brian Primack, former dean of the College of Education and Health Professions.
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Early-life unpredictability is linked to adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes in adulthood
It is human nature to want stability, but what happens when those needs are not met in childhood? A study published in Depression & Anxiety suggests that early-life instability is associated with adverse outcomes in adulthood, including anxiety and depression.
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‘Deaths of despair’ are rising. It’s time to define despair
A sense of defeat, not mental ailments, may be derailing the lives of less-educated people in the United States.
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How Feeling Unloved as a Child Relates to Adult Depression
This post discusses new findings on the link between feeling not wanted or loved by one’s parents and the lifetime risk of depression. The research, by Ahuja and collaborators, is published online ahead of print in Psychological Reports.
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Zac Efron Says ‘Baywatch’ Fitness Routine Forced Him Into Depression, Insomnia
After more than 15 years in Hollywood, Zac Efron is coming clean about the price of onscreen perfection. The “High School Musical” alum revealed in a Men’s Health cover story that he suffered from a deep depression due to his “Baywatch” diet and fitness routine for the 2017 film.
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Scientists Finally Provide Relief For Depression By Locating Exact Target for Deep Brain Stimulation
Although it was a small study on 10 patients, researchers at the University of Texas Health–Houston were able to achieve something long out of reach, locating the G-spot where brain stimulators can make a real difference for depression patients.
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Antidepressants work, but just not how scientists thought they worked
Most clinical trials of antidepressants were done decades ago in people with severe depression recruited from specialist mental health services. Yet most people who take these drugs have mild to moderate depression. We wanted to know whether a common antidepressant called sertraline works for this group. We found that, indeed, it does work, but differently from how we expected.
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Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain – new study
For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does not support it.
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Many Suicide Attempters Have No Active Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide attempts are not always preceded by worsening suicidal ideation.
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New study suggests shame and guilt can hamper recovery from stimulant addiction
Many people who struggle with addiction feel a lot of guilt and shame over their use. A new study published in PLOS One suggests that independent of depression, this shame and guilt can be significant barriers to reducing drug use, which has considerations for recovery.
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Australian researchers trialling magic mushroom active ingredient as antidepressant
Macquarie University is running a clinical trial using a low-dose formulation of synthetic psilocybin
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Massive Study Finds We Need Better Therapies Than Antidepressants. Here's Why
Antidepressants are the mainstay for treating depression, but their use is clouded by questions about lasting efficacy. A new study now suggests antidepressants may not improve people's quality of life in the long run, compared to depressed people w
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Psilocybin Rewires Brain Connections To Help Alleviate Depression
Psilocybin fosters greater connections between different regions of the brain in depressed people, freeing them up from long-held patterns of rumination and excessive self-focus, according to a new study by scientists at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London.
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COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide
In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today. The brief also highlights who has been most affected and summarizes the effect of the pandemic on the availability of mental health services and how this has changed during the pandemic.
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Psychedelics Without the Trip Could Be 'Healing Magic' for Mental Health
Once counterculture staples, LSD and magic mushrooms are starting to trip out another world: psychiatry. A small—but rapidly growing—group of doctors is embracing the drugs as powerful tools against a myriad of mental demons. People suffering from depression, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have all benefited from psychedelics in small controlled trials. Psychedelics, over 50 years after the Summer of Love, have once again taken flight.
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New study indicates ketamine is less effective than electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression
Electroconvulsive therapy appears to be more effective than ketamine, according to a randomized controlled trial that examined hospitalized, severely depressed patients. But the findings, published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, indicate that both treatment options are relatively safe and valuable tools for treating depression. ...
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Skateboarding helps the middle-aged navigate depression, study shows
Older people who take part in the sport say it has a ‘spiritual meaning’ in their lives and boosts their wellbeing and happiness.
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