5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (597+ words) We’re drowning out our thoughts with overstimulating distractions, and it’s affecting our ability to think. But can quiet contemplation really lead to lower cortisol levels and an increase in creativity? Helen Coffey unplugs to see if it will really kickstart…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1012+ words) Jon Stanley considers himself fortunate among bipolar disorder patients. He eventually responded to the right drug cocktail after self-described “full-brained mania” almost 40 years ago left him naked in a New York City deli, convinced electricity coursed through the floor. Now,…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (649+ words) The findings point toward a more nuanced understanding of how social media affects our mental health What if the problem with social media isn’t just how much we use it, but when? A new study suggests that scrolling and posting…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (718+ words) Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and 40 states allow…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (561+ words) A record 5,565 people died in 2024 – the highest since 1993 – including 195 who took deadly new synthetic drugs, which are up to 100 times more potent than heroin The number of drug overdose deaths has soared to a 32-year high, including a four-fold increase…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1113+ words) People often confuse emotional regulation with temperament, which is your natural, inborn style for how you approach or react to the world If you’ve followed mental health topics on TikTok or Instagram lately, you have probably heard the term emotional…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (786+ words) Experts said it is ‘vital’ that new treatments for mental health conditions are developed The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has endorsed ketamine-based medication for treating depression in clinical settings, while urging more research into other psychedelic drugs. Experts deemed…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (463+ words) Ketamine has been reported to have rapid antidepressant effects, but these disappear within days experts say Ketamine is increasingly being used as an off-label treatment for depression, but researchers have found it might not provide any long term benefits. Depression…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (615+ words) More than 52 million Americans used marijuana at least once in 2021 There’s “no evidence” that medical marijuana is effective in treating anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress, according to a new study. The review of 54 international trials published over a span of…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (496+ words) Around 3 million people in the UK have ADHD affecting how they focus their attention Having ADHD in childhood could increase the risk of physical health problems such as migraines, back problems, cancer, epilepsy and diabetes later in life. That’s according…...