Future of Mental Health
Can a Mother’s Mental Health Impact a Baby in the Womb?
Growing research indicates a pregnant woman’s stress level and overall mental well-being can affect fetal and child development, yet access to prenatal mental health care remains inadequate
MDMA Treatment for PTSD Fails to Secure Federal Approval
One day after the FDA declined to approve the psychedelic for medical use, a journal retracted three studies of MDMA-assisted therapy due to unethical conduct by researchers
See How the Brain Responds to Psychedelic 'Magic Mushrooms'
A new study mapped large, temporary changes in brain areas related to introspection and one's sense of self, after participants took a dose of the drug psilocybin
Can Technology Help Us More Accurately Diagnose Mental Illnesses?
A new wave of tools promises to offer quicker, more objective assessments to help patients and clinicians
Can Virtual Coworking Platforms Make Us More Productive?
Membership services like Flow Club, Flown and Caveday offer online study halls complete with proctors and goal setting
A Modified Psychedelic Toad Toxin Reduces Signs of Depression and Anxiety in Mice, Study Suggests
Colorado River toads produce a psychoactive toxin that some have claimed has medical benefits. The new research suggests these benefits could be achieved without hallucinations
Bad Sleep Can Make You Feel Years Older Than You Really Are, Study Suggests
After just two nights of short sleep, a person’s “subjective age,” or how old they feel, can spike by more than four years
A Lesser-Known Psychedelic Drug Shows Promise for PTSD Treatment
Ibogaine, derived from a central African shrub, has been used in rituals for two millennia. But in a small study, it appeared to reduce symptoms of PTSD among veterans
Are Psychedelics the Future of Eating Disorder Treatment?
The drugs have been shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and make individuals more flexible in their thinking
Health Care Workers Are Burning Out, CDC Says
Depression, anxiety and harassment of health professionals have risen beyond crisis levels, per a new report from the agency
MDMA Moves Closer to Approval for PTSD Treatment After New Clinical Trial
If endorsed by the FDA, the drug would become the first psychedelic approved for mental health treatment in the United States
New Moms Can Soon Take a Pill for Postpartum Depression
The FDA approved the first oral medication to treat the serious mental condition on Friday
Can Psychopathic Tendencies Help You Achieve Success?
New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists
Tickling Rats Reveals a Brain Region Linked to Laughter and Play
This group of neurons could someday inform the treatment of depression and anxiety in humans, scientists say
Can Digital Psychiatry Really Fill the Mental Health Care Gap?
Thousands of new tools with unproven results are entering the fold to help Americans in need
An 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Threatens Health of Americans, Surgeon General Says
Being socially disconnected can have health impacts akin to smoking 15 cigarettes per day, according to a new report
Why Nature-Based Therapy Is Gaining Traction Among Veterans
Spending time outdoors can reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD—growing concerns among service members
Can a ‘Fingerprint’ of Your Brain Help Predict Disorders?
Using new medical imaging techniques, researchers are working to identify early signs of developmental disorders and mental illness
Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams?
Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares
How Does Breathing Affect Your Brain?
Neuroscientist are piecing together how the rhythm of respiration influences everything from cognition to emotion
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