Researchers say people with ‘circadian depression’ might benefit from therapies that help adjust the body’s clock.

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A new pilot study suggests that combining the psychedelic compound psilocybin with cognitive behavioral therapy is well-tolerated and highly effective at reducing symptoms of clinical depression. Rese...

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Helus' psychedelic derived from ayahuasca, a brew used in shamanistic rituals in South America, has shown promise as a treatment for depression.

How Neuroscience is Helping Adult Depression from Unresolved Childhood Trauma

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Be proud that you take care of your mental health. Normalize Mental Health in society and the public's eye.

Be proud that you take care of your mental health. Normalize Mental Health in society and the public's eye.