FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 13, 2022·5 min readWhy Women May Not Respond to Depression Treatments the Same as MenStudy reveals how reduced function of the rgs2 protein in the nucleus accumbens contributes to symptoms associated with depression. The findings may assist with the development of new therapeutics to help treat depression in individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2022·5 min readDepression Is Probably Not Caused by a Chemical Imbalance in the BrainResearchers explain why the serotonin hypothesis for depression may not be as accurate as previously believed.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 27, 2022·3 min readThe Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic EffectsGenetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 2, 2022·6 min readPsychedelic Drugs’ Therapeutic Potential for a Range of Psychiatric DisordersResearchers discuss how psychedelics can affect the brain and provide therapeutic benefits for those suffering from a range of psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 3, 2022·4 min readCannabidiol Effective for Young People With Treatment-Resistant AnxietyCannabidiol treatment helped reduce anxiety severity by, on average, 42.6% in young adults with treatment-resistant anxiety, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 22, 2022·5 min readHepatitis C Drugs May Reduce PTSD SymptomsResearchers report several new direct acting antiviral, drugs commonly used to treat Hepatitis C, improve symptoms of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·4 min readPsychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who’ve Had Near Death ExperiencesBoth those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 25, 2022·6 min readPsychedelic Drug Therapy May Help Treat Alcohol AddictionA new study reports two doses of the psychedelic compound psilocybin reduced heavy alcohol consumption by 83% when combined with therapy for those with alcohol use disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2022·4 min readMost Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside PsychotherapyPrescribing psychedelic therapies including MDMA and psilocybin in combination with counseling and psychotherapy improve symptoms for those with PTSD.Read More
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