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Numerous studies have linked controlled psychedelics to improvements in mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. In March, the FDA approved Esketamine as a treatment for depression. However, with much stigma surrounding psychedelics, researchers question how many patients would take psychedelic medications if prescribed to them. According to a new study, 40% of people with no experience of psychedelics would be unlikely to take the prescription due to fears of 'brain damage' or a 'bad trip'. Read More
Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat recurring depression. Read More
Backing up previous research, a new study reveals psychedelics can have beneficial effects for treating PTSD when combined with traditional trauma-focused psychotherapy. Findings suggest MDMA assisted therapy is significantly more effective at treating patients with persistent PTSD than psychotherapy alone. Read More
A new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness. Read More
A new study reports depressed people who responded to ketamine found their activity increased during earlier parts of the day. Researchers suggest clock gene machinery may be linked to the type of depression that responds to ketamine treatment. Read More
According to researchers, impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by our genetic makeup. Read More
New research reveals how the brain appears to adapt to compensate for the effects of long-term ADHD medication, suggesting why... Read More
Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds. Read More
Researchers suggest serotonin metabolism in the pineal gland could play a role in the underlying cause of depression. The findings were based on biochemical changes which were seen to be in association with improvements in depression. Read More
Esketamine combined with antidepressants acts rapidly to help alleviate symptoms in those with treatment-resistant depression. Read More
Topiramate, a drug used to treat migraine headaches and epilepsy, could also help treat cocaine addiction, a new study reports. Read More
