4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (608+ words) UC Davis researchers have stripped down LSD to the base features responsible for its hallucinogenic and therapeutic effects. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers whittled away at LSD's core multi-ring structure and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (324+ words) Mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorder affect brain structure. Thanks to a KNAW Ter Meulen Grant, postdoctoral researcher Willem Bruin (Institute of Education and Child Studies) will be able to conduct large-scale research into how…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (724+ words) It's common to hear casual descriptions of "schizophrenic" behavior, describing a person oscillating between two extremes. "I really want that luxurious Italian cashmere sweater," followed by "What am I saying? I can't even afford a $20 polyester top right now!" I'm…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (121+ words) Mirage News About the Study: In this multisite cohort of 346 adults receiving Oregon's state-regulated psilocybin services, serious adverse reactions were uncommon, and most participants reported improvements in depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, well-being, and life satisfaction. The longitudinal findings suggest that…...