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More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these…
One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new study suggests. A second new study found that treatment…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As Colorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy this week, a clash is ...
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to 'pregame' -- consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study. The study…
Let's turn OCD treatment on its head, and try something new. Instead of Desensitizing, Lean Into Your Sensitivity The most ...
By taking advantage of a 'giving up' behavior exhibited by zebrafish, the ability to image the fish's entire brain, and a unique virtual reality system, a team of researchers found where ketamine acts in the zebrafish…
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a promising approach to treat patients with mental disorders for whom ...
Learn how psychedelics can be used in therapy to manage mental health issues, as new research determines how to elevate studies ...
New York, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overview: The Antidepressant Drugs Market size is expected to reach USD 20.1 billion ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health condition that is typically diagnosed in adolescence. Insurance ...
Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma.
Access to psychotherapy has risen substantially among U.S. adults with mild to moderate distress since 2018, according to a new ...
Cognitive neuroscientists have described a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting.
Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice…
New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of psychedelic drugs work…
University at Buffalo neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how ...
Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study.
Acupuncture. Ketamine infusions. “Electroshock” or electroconvulsive therapy. The existing treatment options for those ...
According to an article in the June 2022 issue of Psychiatry Research, "Replicated clinical trials have demonstrated rapid and ...
Schizoid personality disorder involves being detached and having little desire for close relationships. People with schizoid ...
A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and ...
Panic attacks are generally non-life threatening, but sustained or frequent episodes can affect both physical and mental well ...
Having a rush of anxiety, feeling your heart racing, breaking out into a sweat — whether it's a spider suddenly scurrying out ...
Several reasons could be raised to demonstrate the maintenance of psychopharmacology as one of the most intriguing and ...
Antipsychotics are the best defense against relapse in schizophrenia, even though that protection often comes at the expense of ...
A study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, led by Prof. Bernard Lerer from the Department of Psychiatry at the Hadassah—Hebrew ...
A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and ...
Global antipsychotic polypharmacy use increased significantly from 1970 to 2023, with 25% of antipsychotic users receiving ...
Behavioral therapy is a broad term that refers to several therapeutic techniques to treat mental health disorders. This form of ...
Manipulating a newly identified neural circuit can curb appetite -- or spur massive overeating.
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