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Psychedelic found in ayahuasca shows anti-depression promise

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (510+ words) Michael Peel in London A psychedelic compound found in the Amazonian hallucinogenic brew ayahuasca quickly curbed clinical depression sufferers" symptoms, according to research on how drugs used socially could treat mental health disorders. "When it comes to treating depression we…...

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Biotech hails trial results for antidepressant paired with genetic test

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (87+ words) A German biotech company has reported encouraging clinical trial results for an antidepressant paired with a genetic test that identifies patients most likely to benefit from the drug. Hans Eriksson, ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism…...

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Psychiatric medication is in dire need of innovation

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (38+ words) Psychiatric medication is controversial. While most recognise that mental health problems are caused by a tangl ... Check whether you already have access via your university or organisation. Check whether you already have access via your university or organisation....

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Are you normal? What the Rijksmuseum’s collection reveals about early psychiatry

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (112+ words) You can't see on the outside what's wrong " trying to portray something invisible was an interesting field of tension for me as an artist." Th'odore G'ricault's "Portrait of a Kleptomaniac' ... Read this article and register for your free FT Weekend…...

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Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis still feels startlingly original — review

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (59+ words) Revived at London's Royal Court Upstairs 25 years after its premiere, this account of severe depression is painfully frank ... Read this article and register for your free FT Weekend newsletter Want a deeper look? Explore our full range of subscriptions. Discover…...

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The Sleep Room — Jon Stock’s gripping exposé of a ‘horrifying’ psychiatrist

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (69+ words) Using an eye-wateringly high combination of narcotics and electric shocks, Dr William Sargant victimised his young patients for more than 30 years ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial. Print…...