13+ hour, 18+ min ago  (885+ words) About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of birth complications, overall poorer health, impaired bonding and nurturing of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (582+ words) A single dose of psilocybin eased symptoms of depression within days, with benefits lasting for more than three months compared to placebo, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, involved 35 people with recurring…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (850+ words) Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they’re not always an option. Barriers include cost, stigma, long waiting lists for appointments, and potential drug…...