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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, reduces the synchronicity within a brain network responsible for reflection and the sense of self.

Magic mushrooms temporarily 'dissolve' brain network responsible for sense of self

Many studies have suggested that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might be useful in treating a variety of mental health conditions. But we don't really know what's going on at the level of "functional brain networks" – the communication pathways that connect different regions of the brain.

Scientists Reveal What Your Brain Looks Like on Psilocybin

Around 10% of individuals with major depression may experience psychotic features. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features is associated with a high risk of suicide. Early identification and treatment of major depression with psychotic features is imperative. Psychosis is a rainbow of experiences involving changes in how we perceive the...

A Forgotten Diagnosis: The Most Severe Depressive Disorder

Chronic pain, age and depression often go hand in hand. Studies have shown chronic pain and depression can worsen each other. Therefore, it is very important to treat both. Here are some modalities of treatment. Medications. Studies have shown medications targeted for both depression and chronic pain have better results...

Chronic Pain, Age and Depression

New research published in Nature Mental Health sheds light on the relationship between prenatal cannabis exposure and mental health issues in early adolescence. The study found that prenatal cannabis exposure is associated with specific changes in brain structure and connectivity, particularly affecting areas related to attention. With increasing societal acceptance...

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to changes in brain structure and connectivity

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In the United States, close to 10% of the population has depression, but sometimes it can take a long time for someone to even understand that they have it.One difficulty in diagnosis is trying to distinguish between feeling down and experiencing clinical depression. This TED-Ed video from December 2015 can help make the distinction. With simple animation, the video explains how clinical depression lasts longer than two weeks with a range of symptoms that can include changes in appetite, poor concentration, restlessness, sleep disorders (either too much or too little), and suicidal ideation. The video briefly discusses the neuroscience behind the illness, outlines treatments, and offers advice on how you can help a friend or loved one who may have depression.

What’s the difference between depression and just being sad?

Psychiatric disorders are commonly associated with traumatic brain injury. TBI-related depression differs from idiopathic depression in important ways. Commonly used treatment modalities may be less effective in TBI depression. Newer neuromodulation techniques can be effective in TBI depression. The Journey Starts With Me. When my son was 17, he was...

Why This Depression Is Different

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Ask anyone what the symptoms of depression are, and they are likely to ramble off the same list. Sadness. Hopelessness. A loss of enjoyment. Emotional numbness. Isolation. These basics have been drummed into our memory and created an exhaustive picture of how the symptoms of depression manifest.

Researchers Discover A Surprising New Symptom of Depression

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A SINGLE-dose nasal spray treatment could 'wash away' build ups of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease from brain cells and improve memory, scientists say. The study - performed on mice - paves the way for new treatments against Alzheimer's and dementia, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch said.

Single-dose nasal spray ‘washes the brain’ of toxic Alzheimer’s proteins – paving the way for breakthrough treatment

A devastated mom was handed a jail sentence after she burnt her daughter's rapist alive following his release from prison. Spanish woman María del Carmen García's daughter Verónica was just 13 years old when she was raped at knifepoint by her neighbor Antonio Cosme in 1998. The rapist was sentenced to nine years in prison for the crime but in June 2005 he was on day release when he approached María at a bus stop near her home outside of Alicante.

Mom burnt 13-year-old daughter's rapist alive after he taunted her while out of prison

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At least 16 nurses have taken their own lives while under investigation by the UK’s scandal-hit nursing regulator, it has been revealed. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has faced criticism after a review found its “toxic” culture was putting the public and those it regulates at risk.The review, prompted by The Independent’s investigations of whistleblower claims and led by former public prosecutor Nazir Afzal KC, revealed that in the last year, six nurses took their own lives while under investigation. It warned long delays by the regulator were “leaving people in limbo”, with investigations taking years to conclude.Now, following...

Sixteen nurses in five years took their own lives while under investigation by scandal-hit regulator

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Garry Hoy, a well known lawyer at a prestigious firm, died in a tragic accident when he threw himself against a window to show how strong it was to students

Lawyer's horror 24-floor fall to his death after throwing himself against 'unbreakable' window to test it

Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative:...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

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Depression is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition, and one of its most insidious forms is known as smiling depression. This term describes individuals who, despite experiencing deep feelings of hopelessness and sadness, mask their true emotions behind a seemingly happy façade. This ability to hide their struggle can prevent them from receiving the help they desperately need.

The Hidden Struggle of Smiling Depression Explained

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Autism spectrum disorder risk was similar with prenatal topiramate or lamotrigine vs. no antiseizure medication exposure. Prenatal valproate was tied to a dose-dependent increased autism spectrum disorder risk. Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened...

Childhood autism may be linked to prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication

THE average person spends 26 years of their life asleep. So why do we know so little about what happens while we’re snoozing, and what it can tell us about our health? We all understand that sleep itself is vital for our bodies and minds. It improves concentration levels, solidifies memories, helps maintain a healthy […]

The early warning sign of dementia that might be keeping you up at night – and 10 other red flag symptoms

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

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Scientists think they may have found locations in the brain where  schizophrenia first emerges, potentially making the neurological disorder's onset easier to diagnose from a standard MRI brain scan.



					
			

Using a novel analytical process known as 'epicenter mapping', an international team of researchers looked for similarities and differences among the brain scans of 1,124 people with schizophrenia and 1,046 healthy controls.
While the data indicated schizophrenia can originate in a variety of areas, abnormalities in two brain structures with established links to language and emotional processing stood out as significant; Broca's area and the frontoinsular cortex.
"This tells us that everyone suffering...

The Starting Point of Schizophrenia May Have Been Found in Brain Scans

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Being shy is a normal feeling in people, especially in new situations. However, when shyness elevates to crippling anxiety, struggling individuals may have developed a mental health condition called social anxiety disorder. Regardless of the condition’s difficulty to contain, these individuals can still be helped.

Social Anxiety Disorder: Explaining Therapies And Medication

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Psilocybin triggers “inner healing” mechanisms in depression patients, study suggests

A recent study explored whether taking a single high dose of psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” can trigger a sense of “inner healing,” where...

Psilocybin triggers “inner healing” mechanisms in depression patients, study suggests

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