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Psychiatry
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The vital role of therapeutic alliances in psychedelic treatment
Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that…
Study shows yoga’s positive impact on emotional health in forensic psychiatry
Previous studies in correctional facilities have shown positive effects of yoga on inmates. They experience increased impulse control…
Insights from a controlled trial
In a recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, researchers from New Zealand conducted a phase I…
Ketamine’s rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways
In a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry, researchers review the anti-inflammatory effects of ketamine in the peripheral and…
Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis
Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a “filter” that directs attention toward…
Cannabis compound d-limonene reduces anxiety-inducing effects of THC
A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also…
Study confirms the mental health benefits of weight training for older individuals
Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older people, contributing to…
Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism
Researchers show how mutations of gene transcription and chromatin regulation-related genes cause autism. The loss-of-function mutation of KMT2C, a…
Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis
A new study suggests that children who felt lonely for more than 6 months before the age of…
Electroconvulsive Therapy found to be safe and effective treatment for some mental illnesses
Researchers have found that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), where an electric current is passed through the brain, can reduce…