New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called "magic mushrooms". Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said rules had been ...

New Zealand is the latest government to approve the therapeutic use of psilocybin, a known hallucinogen.

For the new study, researchers tracked data from all 1.9 million patients who attended NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression services in England between 2012 and 2019, including nearly ...

Children who had difficulty managing intense emotions at age seven were more likely to show signs of mental health issues such as despair, sadness and worries at ages 11, 14 and 17, research found ...

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine's benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.

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“I used to go into a depression when my sketch got cut." This lasted until fellow comedic stalwart Conan O’Brien helped Mike Myers reach a much-needed epiphany. "Conan [O’Brien] had worked with a very ...

A single dose of psilocybin provided sustained reductions in depression and anxiety among cancer patients diagnosed with major depression, according to small-scale study published June 16 in the ...

A single dose of psilocybin provides long-term reductions in anxiety and depression in cancer patients, a new study shows. Cancer patients can experience depression so severe that it affects their ...

Objective Social isolation is a risk factor for depression in older age. However, little is known regarding whether its impact varies depending on country-specific cultural contexts regarding social ...

A morning routine can have plenty of benefits for people with depression, says Dr. Lee. For starters, a set schedule means there are fewer decisions to make about how to start your day. “If you ...

Depression can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning, especially when it’s kept you up all night or given you restless sleep. Here are ways to tackle challenging mornings.