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Rapid-acting antidepressants, including ketamine, scopolamine and psilocybin, have been found to have immediate and lasting positive effects on mood in patients with major depressive disorder but how these effects arise…
The genomic analysis of 52 Psilocybe specimens includes 39 species that have never been sequenced. Psilocybe arose much earlier than previously thought -- about 65 million years ago -- and the authors found that…
Marking a substantial advancement in understanding OCD, researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine have revealed key ...
An analysis of those posts, together with a remote study of individuals with obesity who reported using semaglutide and tirzepatide, found that the drugs decreased cravings and reduced alcohol consumption, according to a…
Panic attacks, which are frequent and unexpected symptoms experienced by patients with panic disorder, include overwhelming fear ...
Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts into perspective…
New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and…
People with panic disorder may frequently and unexpectedly experience symptoms that include overwhelming fear, sweaty palms ...
Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of…
Researchers have found set of neurons that mediate panic-like symptoms in mice, which showcase a novel brain pathway that could ...
Although some people with OCD notice that their symptoms improve with age, others may find that older age brings a new set of ...
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Imagine neurotransmitters as messengers in a busy city, carrying signals between buildings. In your brain, these messengers ...
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination…
Scientists describe how they identified a molecule that may trigger over-consumption of comfort foods after a threatening event.
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition that may occur in people who have had traumatic childhood ...
100 years of Psychopharmacological research has consistently shown that the psychological effects of psychoactive compounds vary ...
I have suffered from OCD – obsessive-compulsive disorder – for more than 15 of my 26 years. Here’s some insight as to what ...
A research team has identified the most widespread genetic contribution by Denisovans to date. The study reveals that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary…
Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition.
In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana's major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, researchers say they found changes to the structure of microglia, which are specialized brain immune…
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In an unusual trial, researchers found that a patient's belief that they had received ketamine, even if they didn't, could improve their depression.
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Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a mental health condition that causes a person to have little or no interest in connecting ...
When someone likes things just so or always seems to have their home in perfect condition, others may say “he is so OCD.” ...
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PUNE: While one in eight people around the globe live with a mental health condition, over 60% of the people do not seek ...
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