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A recent clinical trial has shown that it’s possible to safely and effectively treat depression at home using a brain stimulation device. That means patients can give themselves low-intensity impulses to see positive results – and potentially enjoy a h… Continue reading Giving yourself brain zaps at home can safely treat depression
Giving psilocybin to rats made them more optimistic in the longer term, suggesting that the psychedelic substance could have great potential in treating a core symptom of depression in humans.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Psychedelic M… Continue reading Psilocybin reveals another mental health benefit
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, it’s natural that people are likely to spend more time indoors even on sunny days. But new research has shown that by monitoring time spent in sunshine, which is also often linked to more physical activity, ca… Continue reading Beat the ‘winter blues’ by tracking your time in the Sun
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, it’s natural that people are likely to spend more time indoors even on sunny days. But new research has shown that by monitoring time spent in sunshine, which is also often linked to more physical activity, ca… Continue reading Beat the ‘winter blues’ by tracking your time in the Sun
After comparing the long-term effects of the psychedelic psilocybin and a commonly prescribed antidepressant, new research found that both significantly reduced depression. However, psilocybin provided something more: a significant boost to quality of … Continue reading Psilocybin equal to SSRI for depression, but better for overall well-being
A head-mounted ultrasound device has now completed two human trials. One showed how the targeted sound waves could improve pain symptoms, while another revealed a marked improvement in depression symptoms after just one session.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Wearable treats pain and depression in as little as one 40-minute session
Taking placebo pills fully aware that they contain no active pharmacological ingredients can still significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression according to a new study. It’s suggested that these ‘non-deceptive placebos’ might be an effective wa… Continue reading Placebos reduce anxiety even when people know they’re taking fake pills
Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect motivation, researchers have now come up with a hypot… Continue reading A familiar culprit thought to be why depression affects motivation
Over the last 20 years, the antidepressant effects of ketamine have been well researched. However, most of the published research has been concerned with the injectable or nasal spray versions of the drug. Both require administration under medical supe… Continue reading Slow-release ketamine tablet cuts depression levels by half
Globally, antidepressant use is on the rise, with Australia, the UK and the US among the countries showing a steady increase in the rate of antidepressant prescriptions. Research has shown that this trend can be explained not by new patients being pres… Continue reading Quitting antidepressants: Lack of medical support drives people online