Yale scientists have found that a single dose of psilocybin given to mice induces a rapid and long-lasting increase in connections between pyramidal neurons in the medial frontal cortex, an area of the brain known to be involved in control and decision-making.
Read moreLatest Research on Microdosing
The jury is out on the effectiveness of microdosing psychedelics, experts say.
But definitely don't do it at work.
Read moreLatest Research on Psychedelics and Depression
Here’s the latest on how there is a shift in psychiatry toward a new way of thinking about depression, its causes, and therapies.
The profession’s long embrace of the “monoamine hypothesis” — the idea that depression primarily results from abnormal levels of neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain and that drugs can restore the proper balance — is giving way to a more complex understanding and alternative treatments, from ketamine to psychedelics to magnetic stimulation.
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Read morePsychedelics As Medicine
Psychedelics are promising treatments for mental illness. Dozens of new startups have sprung up to develop and deliver the drugs to patients in need.
Read morePsilocybin and Terminally Ill Patients
This new study suggests that psilocybin may reduce suicidal thoughts in terminally ill patients.
Read morePsychedelics and Isolation
This study assessed the impact of lifetime psychedelic drug use on mental health in relation to the first strict lockdown adopted by various countries (April-July 2020).
The findings showed that regular users of psychedelic drugs had less psychological stress and some personality differences when compared to occasional users and non-users. This suggests that either the use of psychedelics might be a protective factor itself or people with certain previous traits are more prone to frequently using psychedelic drugs.
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Why journaling is good for you! To some people, keeping a journal might sound hokey. But experts say it's an effective and accessible form of self care.
Read moreMore on the Psychedelic Revolution
From the NYTimes: The psychedelic revolution Is coming, and psychiatry may never be the same.
Psilocybin and MDMA are poised to be the hottest new therapeutics since Prozac. Universities want in, and so does Wall Street. Some worry a push to loosen access could bring unintended consequences.
Read moreThe Psychedelic Revolution
Here’s a look at the history of the psychedelic revolution in mental health.
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Online influencers, looking to make money and attract followers, are popping up everywhere. Promising to change your life in a few weeks, their promises always sound too good to be true.
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