mental health
Disulfiram is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of chronic alcoholism. It might also serve as anti-anxiety medication.
A small percentage of people who consume psychedelics experience strange lingering effects, sometimes years after they took the drug.
Behavioral interventions may be better for long-term health.
Much of the discussion began during the pandemic, which really brought mental health issues to the forefront.
Studies show that feelings of ease and comfort in a given situation are tied to feelings of authenticity.
Chess was once blamed for triggering mental health problems, including suicide and even murder. Today, the same is said of video games.
Stress-busting soundtrack or placebo effect?
Wealth was a cushion, but even being well-off did not protect people from the harmful effects of pandemic stressors.
Even though the brain is only 2% of our total body mass, it consumes up to 25% of our energy.
Sludge may be inevitable, but there are better ways to manage such frictions in our daily lives.
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The idea that the news can make you sick has a long history.
It is normal for parents to experience intrusive thoughts about harming their children. Don’t let the thoughts worry you.
Some scientists believe that DMT could revolutionize the treatment of depression.
Zuranolone might help people feel better sooner than if they were relying on standard treatment alone.
Think therapy is self-centered? Think again.
Step one, start with a trial separation.
A lot of research assumes happiness is measured by comfort and material conditions. For Aristotle, it is about being the best we can be.
No amount of success can overcome imposter syndrome without a mindset geared toward growth.
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Hormonal birth control for women may elevate the risk of depression and suicide, but so does pregnancy itself.
Psychologists often view relationship power imbalances through three unique dynamics.
Ingesting tiny doses of hallucinogens might not have the outsized benefits that some people claim it does.
Finland reveals that happiness is more about mindset than umbrella drinks and sun-warmed beaches.
Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk, thought walking could be a profound contemplative practice.
Solitude, by itself, does not predict feelings of loneliness.
The road to happiness is indirect and full of frustration.
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From succubi to aliens, stories of abductions or other unsettling encounters have been with us for millennia. What explains them?
OCD and addiction may result in part from improper “reward” pathways in the brain. Ultrasound can disrupt those pathways.
Stockholm Syndrome is the most famous of 10 psychological disorders named after world cities. Most relate to tourism or hostage-taking.
Regret isn’t just unpleasant, it’s unhealthy.
New research suggests they may be in the connections between your brain cells.