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A pair of studies suggest that a customized approach to brain stimulation carries advantages in treating mental health conditions.
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Studies Suggest Benefits From A Personalized Approach To Brain Stimulation

Jan 20, 2021
Two studies find that tailoring brain stimulation to a particular patient helps in treating depression and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
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Root extracts from the African shrub iboga have long been used in traditional healing rituals and more recently as an experimental treatment for depression and to reduce drug cravings in addiction. Scientists now are working on a version of the extract t
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Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction

Dec 09, 2020
A synthetic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine appears to relieve depression and addiction without producing hallucinations or other dangerous side effects — at least in rodents.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Eight-year-old twins Kenley (left) and Anakin Gupta have struggled with loneliness during the pandemic, but the isolation has been much more acute for Kenley.
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Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health

Nov 28, 2020
Youth depression, anxiety and suicide attempts have been on the rise during the pandemic. School shutdowns keep kids from friends and therapists, leaving social growth up to parents in many cases.
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Taco has kept Devin Green busy and her anxiety at bay. "I'm consumed with him more than the worries in my mind."
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Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?

Nov 22, 2020
"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.
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The hallucinogenic chemical psilocybin produced in some mushrooms helped people with major depression in a study that also included supportive psychotherapy.
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Rigorous Study Backs A Psychedelic Treatment For Major Depression

Nov 04, 2020
Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic substance found in "magic" mushrooms, appears to relieve the symptoms of major depression.
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In her new book, <em>Modern Madness: An Owner's Manual, </em>Terri Cheney, who lives with bipolar disorder, shares advice for dealing with anxiety and depression and helping loved ones through a crisis.
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Listen, Open Up, Connect: A Mental Health Expert's Advice On Living Through A Crisis

Sep 19, 2020
Decades of living with bipolar disorder was "training" for the coronavirus pandemic, says Terri Cheney, whose new book shares lessons for navigating mental illness — and the times we live in.
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A walk through the streets of New York during the pandemic echoes the loneliness and isolation many Americans are feeling in their battle against a virus that has brought multiple traumas — with no end in sight.
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Pandemic's Emotional Hammer Hits Hard

Sep 02, 2020
Mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound, researchers find. Nearly 25% of Americans are depressed, particularly those who have low incomes and have lost a job or a loved one.
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In 2019, the FDA approved Spravato for patients with major depressive disorder who hadn't responded to other treatments. Now, the agency is adding patients who are having suicidal thoughts or have recently attempted to harm themselves or take their own l
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Nasal Spray Is A New Antidepressant Option For People At High Risk of Suicide

Aug 07, 2020
Doctors have a new option for suicidal patients. It's a fast-acting nasal spray containing a version of the anesthetic ketamine.
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Michelle Obama said on her podcast that she's been having trouble sleeping and has been feeling depressed. "Spiritually, these are not ... fulfilling times," she said. Obama is seen here in December 2019.
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Michelle Obama Says She's Dealing With 'Low-Grade Depression' During Lockdown

Aug 06, 2020
Obama describes having trouble sleeping and periods throughout the pandemic in which she has felt down: "Spiritually, these are not ... fulfilling times."
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Though the pandemic has left us all less able to socialize in person with our close friends and community, we're still finding ways to use screens and other methods to connect and maintain relationships, research suggests.
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Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?

Jul 15, 2020
Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.
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The United Nations warned that the global pandemic presents particular dangers for people who struggle with mental health.
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'Some Of The Greatest Causes Of Misery': U.N. Warns Of Pandemic's Mental Health Costs

May 14, 2020
The United Nations' policy brief laid out concerns that the spread of COVID-19 and its economic consequences will take a heavy toll in ways that may not be immediately obvious.
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The Picture Show
The sun rises and falls in my room. I feel more grounded to reality.
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Documenting Self-Isolation: 14 Days Through 14 Instant Photos

May 13, 2020
While self-quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic, photographer Kisha Ravi took instant photos to help process her time isolating in a triggering place: her childhood bedroom.
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"If we can erase some of the stigma around [depression and suicide]," says podcast host John Moe, "that person can have at least a better shot at treatment and avoiding this kind of fate."
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Humorist Lightens Depression's Darkness By Talking (And Laughing) About It

May 05, 2020
Though John Moe's podcast, 'The Hilarious World of Depression' centers on mental illness, the conversations are funny. Humor "can bust me out" of a dark place, he says, the way platitudes never would.
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Will That Antidepressant Work For You? The Answer May Lie In Your Brain Waves

Feb 10, 2020
Scientists say certain brain wave patterns can predict whether a person is likely to respond to a common antidepressant, or would do better with non-drug therapy.
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Teri Hines says she had a bout of depression during the lead up to menopause in her mid-40s. For many women, the lead-up to menopause can trigger mood issues.
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As Menopause Nears, Be Aware It Can Trigger Depression And Anxiety, Too

Jan 16, 2020
Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flare-up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging.
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We all struggle with healthy habits — including experts. They just have science-tested tips to get them back on track.
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Start Fresh: 6 Tips For Emotional Well-Being In 2020

Dec 31, 2019
Joy can be cultivated. Hostility often masks depression. As one year ends and another begins, these six insights and tips from psychologists offer hope for a good new year.
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Esketamine Nasal Spray Eases Depression Symptoms In Suicidal Patients

Sep 09, 2019
Spravato, a nasal spray of the anesthetic ketamine, has been shown to help people with major depression. Now studies show it can relieve depressive symptoms in people actively considering suicide.
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Researchers surveyed people about their happy childhood memories and found that those who had more were much less likely to experience depression later in life.
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Positive Childhood Experiences May Buffer Against Health Effects Of Adverse Ones

Sep 09, 2019
Researchers asked adults to reflect back on their happy childhood memories. They found those who recalled more were less likely to have depression in adulthood and had more supportive relationships.
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The Salt
A suicidal depression almost ended Ella Risbridger's life, but the London poet and journalist instead ended up writing an uplifting cookbook that promises to "make you fall in love with the world again."
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How The Author Of 'Midnight Chicken' Unexpectedly Built A Life Worth Living

Jun 11, 2019
Ella Risbridger was suicidally depressed when she roasted a chicken and ended up writing an uplifting, genre-bending cookbook that reads like a magical mix of memoir, novel and self-help book.
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Participation in team sports as a teen may help protect against the long-term mental health effects of childhood trauma.
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Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma

May 28, 2019
For teens who've experienced childhood trauma, playing team sports may help them avoid depression and anxiety later in life. But the cost of teen sports puts them out of reach for many could benefit.
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A file photo shows the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Anthony Rostain, co-author of <em>The Stressed Years of Their Lives, </em>says today's college students are experiencing an "inordinate amount of anxiety."
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College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'Epidemic'

May 28, 2019
Anthony Rostain and B. Janet Hibbs say college students today face an "inordinate amount of anxiety" — but parents can help their kids cope. Their book is The Stressed Years of Their Lives.
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A growing body of research suggests psychedelic mushrooms may have therapeutic benefits for certain conditions. Now a movement seeks to decriminalize them.
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A Growing Push To Loosen Laws Around Psilocybin, Treat Mushrooms As Medicine

May 07, 2019
Denver could be the first place to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms if voters pass a ballot measure today. Supporters point to research finding therapeutic effects from fungi containing psilocybin.
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From Gloom To Gratitude: 8 Skills To Cultivate Joy

May 05, 2019
Reaching out in kindness, mindful breathing and taking time daily to note positive moments and personal strengths are all part of a program that reduces anxiety and depression. But it takes practice.
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Psychiatry's shift toward seeing mental health problems as an illness to be treated with a pill hasn't always served patients well, says Harvard historian and author Anne Harrington.
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How Drug Companies Helped Shape A Shifting, Biological View Of Mental Illness

May 02, 2019
Mind Fixers, by historian Anne Harrington, takes a hard look at the ways the marketing of a new pill to treat a mental disorder can change the way the condition is defined and treated.
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Reach Out: Ways To Help A Loved One At Risk Of Suicide

Apr 20, 2019
What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.

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