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FDA Calls Psychedelic Psilocybin a 'Breakthrough Therapy' for Severe Depression
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The FDA is helping to speed up the process of developing and approving a drug based on psilocybin, a hallucinogenic substance in magic mushrooms, to treat depression.
Is There Actually Science Behind 'Dopamine Fasting'?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The trendy concept of 'dopamine fasting' actually finds its roots in established addiction therapies.
Teens with Anorexia May Be 'Dangerously Ill' Even if They Are Not Underweight
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Extensive and rapid weight loss in teens with anorexia makes them severely ill, regardless of their overall weight.
Why Are Some Adults Really Afraid of Ghosts?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Ever been in an empty house and felt like someone's watching you? For some, that sensation, that fear of ghosts, is never-ending.
What Is Mental Health?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
It's more than a buzzword — mental health impacts every aspect of our lives.
Can Eating a Healthy Diet Really Help Treat Depression?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A study suggests that an improved diet can help relieve depressive symptoms, but an expert points out major weaknesses in the trial.
How Common Are Psychotic Experiences?
By Sophie Legge, James Walters, Stanley Zammit published
Psychotic experiences are more common than you might think and don't mean you have a mental health condition.
No Tie Between Mental Illness and Gun Violence
By Arash Javanbakht published
President Trump called for better identification of people with mental illness as a way to stop gun violence and mass shootings. But what would that do?
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