Could psychedelics be used to treat mental health disorders?

Could psychedelics be used to treat mental health disorders?

Over the past year, Awakn, the UK’s first private clinic offering psychedelic treatment in combination with psychotherapy for addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders and other issues, has opened centers in Bristol and London. But the costs of private treatment are high (an 11-week session at Awakn costs around £7,500) and other scientists point out … Read more

Two in five adults with ADHD found to be in excellent mental health

Two in five adults with ADHD found to be in excellent mental health

A new nationally representative study published online in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology found that two out of five adults (42%) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had excellent mental health. To be considered in excellent mental health, participants had to report: no mental illness in the past year (ie, substance use disorders, … Read more

Why Leaders Need To Prioritize Their Team’s Mental Health

Why Leaders Need To Prioritize Their Team’s Mental Health

Mental health is having its long-awaited moment in the workplace. More and more people have come to recognize just how significant an impact anxiety, depression, burnout, and other mental health issues can have on a person’s well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic brought many of these problems at the forefront, in part because it revealed how fragile … Read more

‘It Changed My Life Completely’: How Internet Disconnection Improved Selena Gomez’ Personal Connections And Mental Wellbeing

‘It Changed My Life Completely’: How Internet Disconnection Improved Selena Gomez’ Personal Connections And Mental Wellbeing

Selena Gomez at the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP When Selena Gomez recently revealed that she hadn’t used the internet for over four years, I think it’s safe to assume that her revelation caught most people by surprise. No internet for four years? In today’s digitally … Read more

Scientists Detect Genetic Link Between Blood Test Results And Some Mental Disorders

Scientists Detect Genetic Link Between Blood Test Results And Some Mental Disorders

Mental health disorders including depression, schizophreniaand anorexia show links to biological markers detected in routine blood tests, according to our new studio of genetic, biochemical, and psychiatric data on nearly a million people. The research will increase our understanding of the causes of mental illness and may help identify new treatments. Healthy body healthy mind … Read more

Mental health and therapy is no longer a taboo subject for the Indian youth

Mental health and therapy is no longer a taboo subject for the Indian youth

The narrative surrounding mental health in India is undergoing a positive change. Millennials and Gen-Z now feel comfortable talking about their issues, going to therapy, and even sharing memes to further normalize it. This development was even reflected in the recent Budget announcement, where a national telemental health program was introduced to provide free 24/7 … Read more

4 Easy workouts to help you manage symptoms of depression

4 Easy workouts to help you manage symptoms of depression

Exercise is often the last thing on your mind when suffering from depression or anxiety. Exercise, on the other hand, can have a significant effect once you feel motivated. Many studies have found that people who consistently exercise have better moods and lower rates of depression. Exercise can also help you avoid relapsing into depression … Read more