New research pits psychedelic-assisted therapy against traditional antidepressants in an unblinded study that presents a sobering viewpoint on the treatment's potential.

A Lancet Psychiatry study found no evidence cannabinoids treat anxiety, PTSD. In NY, any practitioner can certify a patient ...

Sea buckthorn berries are nutrient-dense fruits rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and bioactive compounds with potential ...

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study ...

Her research work is conducted within the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Mental Health and Neurodegeneration Themes. She receives Royalties from Cambridge University Press for Brain ...

This phenomenon can distort the results of psychedelic drug trials. While a placebo in a traditional antidepressant drug ...

Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to new analyses ...

We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the two: People with depression appear to have a higher likelihood of developing ...

In Leticia, Colombia, the journey begins with a risky lead—then a border-crossing trip into Brazil’s Amazon rainforest to try Kambô, the frog poison ritual performed by a shaman deep in the jungle.

Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key ...

Dragging yourself out of bed for a workout can be tough under any circumstances, let alone when you’re struggling with depression. But a new scientific review suggests that regular exercise can be as ...

For decades, we’ve divided health into neat categories: mental health on one side, physical health on the other. The brain over here. The heart over there. Different specialists. Different ...