Cannabidiol shows preclinical promise for anxiety, depression and cognition
A new Molecular Psychiatry meta-analysis suggests CBD may improve emotional behavior and cognition in animal models, but researchers…
Urine test may help identify autism risk in children
A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments – opening…
Anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab shows promise for difficult-to-treat depression
Immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat depression. This is a key finding from a University…
Enhancing myelination may help sustain therapeutic effects of psychedelic-assisted PTSD treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not only characterized by strongly encoded traumatic memories, but also by disrupted coordination…
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications
After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious —…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
SSRI use during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes risk and early adaptation problems in newborns
An international team of researchers has found that the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with…
Antidepressant use does not worsen early outcomes after traumatic brain injury
Taking certain antidepressants at the time of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not associated with an increased…
Antidepressants less effective for many living with atypical depression, new study finds
After trying different treatments for a severe depressive episode, Alexis Hutcheon felt like she was “constantly failing”. At…
Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity
A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it…
The Silent Battle: How hormones and hidden pressures fuel anxiety in women
Anxiety disorders are those that affect our capacity to respond to the angst they cause in a normal…
Impulsivity shapes diet and gut bacteria in healthy adults, study finds
New research reveals how impulsive personality traits steer food choices and alter the gut microbiome, underscoring the potential…