Psilocybin reduced depression symptoms as much as a leading antidepressant
New research compared the "magic mushrooms" component to Lexapro
Laughing gas could be the next tool against treatment-resistant depression
A small clinical trial shows promise for people who don't find relief from antidepressants
A psychedelic experience may not be required to benefit from psilocybin
Recent research smooths the path toward at-home psilocybin treatment for neurological conditions
Antidepressant drugs suppress important gut bacteria
This finding explains why some people who take antidepressants have unpleasant gut-centered side effects
Overactive neurons may explain why some people develop stress-induced anxiety and depression
The research also points to sex differences in how male and female mice respond to stressful events
Huge genetic databases are hurting marginalized people's health
White people could be offered genetic tests for certain health conditions, while other people could be offered incorrect or no testing at all
Can AI help diagnose depression? It's a long shot
At the moment, machine intelligence is just as subjective as human intelligence
No, Marianne Williamson, antidepressants and antipsychotics are not just "store-bought neurotransmitters"
It is important for patients — and presidential candidates — to accurately understand how psychiatric drugs work
This is how the light from your phone breaks your internal clock
It's not just sleep: circadian rhythms influence your metabolism, circulation and psychology, too
Can nutritious eating improve mental health?
One participant in a study on Mediterranean diet went so far as to say she was 'born again'
Can we make mental health diagnoses as routine as blood work?
My research team is searching the brain for clues
These researchers want to stop treating depression with trial and error
A promising startup is using deep learning to tailor treatments to patients
Could raising our body temperature treat depression?
Hyperthermia could be more effective than anti-depressants, with fewer side effects
Why scientists are exploring sleep deprivation as a treatment for depression
With an important caveat, losing sleep appears to have significant short-term effects on depression