Summary: Ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive drug combined with magnesium, effectively reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The study, involving 30 U.S. special forces veterans,…
Category: mental health
Mapping the Brain Circuit Behind Panic Disorder
Summary: Researchers have identified a brain circuit that mediates panic disorder, offering a crucial insight into the condition’s origins. This circuit involves specialized neurons that use the neuropeptide PACAP to…
Gene Clusters Reveal Brain Link to Anxiety Disorders
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetic basis of anxiety disorders (ADs), which affect over 280 million people globally. By analyzing the spatiotemporal transcriptomic data of AD-associated…
Gen Z’s Mind Maze: Navigating a World of Perceived Extremes
Summary: A new study delves into the mental health crisis among Gen Z. The study, based on 40 interviews, highlights key risk factors like mass shootings, social media, and climate…
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: Researchers systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed research from 1980 to 2023 to investigate the relationship between cat ownership and schizophrenia-related disorders. Out of 1915 studies initially identified, 17 were included…
Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness
Summary: A new study sheds light on the significant role of patients’ beliefs in the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like depression and ADHD. Analyzing five studies, the research…
Internet Usage and Mental Health
Summary: A comprehensive study analyzing data from two million individuals across 168 countries, challenges the widely held belief about the negative psychological impact of internet technologies. Researchers found only small…
Diminishing Addiction Cravings by Altering Vivid Imagery
Summary: A new study introduces a novel approach to combat addiction by using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to alter the vivid imagery associated with addiction memories. This innovative therapy,…
A Neural Blueprint for Depression
Summary: New findings reveal key genetic and cognitive factors linked to depression. Research shows genetic variants affecting brain structure in adolescents, enlarged brain regions related to emotion processing indicating early…
