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DMT study shows lasting antidepressant effects, Imperial research finds
19+ hour, 27+ min ago (61+ words) A clinical trial finds that a single dose of the ayahuasca compound DMT produced significant reductions in depressive symptoms ... A new clinical trial by Imperial College London finds that a single dose of the ayahuasca compound DMT produced significant, lasting…...
Adolescent body image issues linked to adult depression, UCL study finds
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (81+ words) UCL research shows body image concerns in teens raise the risk of depression in adulthood, highlighting the need for early support ... UCL research shows body image concerns in teens raise the risk of depression in adulthood, highlighting the need for…...
From awareness to action: Addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in Canada
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (724+ words) The CCSMH has created the first clinical guidelines to address SI&L, urging healthcare professionals to recognize these issues as national concerns ... The Canadian Coalition for Seniors" Mental Health (CCSMH) has created the first clinical guidelines to address SI&L,…...
Social isolation raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, and early death
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) Social connection refers to the ways people relate to and interact with others. Loneliness arises from a gap between the desired and actual social connections, while social isolation refers to an objective lack of social connections. Data on social isolation…...
Psychedelic therapy with psilocybin relieves depression in cancer patients
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (278+ words) People with cancer often struggle with depression, adding to an already difficult time. However, a phase 2 trial has revealed that a single dose of psilocybin offers long-term relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety. The findings are detailed in Wiley…...
Multiple chronic diseases linked to higher risk of depression
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (483+ words) A new study shows that some combinations of chronic diseases could more than double the likelihood of a future depression diagnosis ... Researchers from the University of Edinburgh followed people's health data for over ten years and were funded by the…...
Mental health care failings putting patients at continued risk warns HSSIB
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (597+ words) A HSSIB report highlights ongoing failures to act on safety recommendations, with repeated issues across mental health care services ... The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) report brings together findings from mental health care inpatient investigations published between September 2024 and…...