Psychedelics are a “game changer” in depression care, according to William Blair, but the complicated treatment regimens mean ...

A growing body of neuroimaging research is pinpointing exactly how psychedelic drugs hijack the brain’s visual system to ...

Researchers are now testing whether psilocybin can treat severe depression without producing the hallucinogenic trip that has ...

While drug-induced mystical experiences can have benefits, research suggests they may not be enough to create lasting change.

Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results ...

Magic mushrooms might be key to quelling depression among people battling cancer. A single dose of psilocybin provided sustained reductions in depression and anxiety among cancer patients diagnosed ...

Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample and science correspondent Nicola Davis to discuss three eye-catching stories, including the impact of a powerful psychedelic on depression, ...

Depression is like waking up to a rainy, dreary morning, every single day. Activities that previously lightened the mood lose their joy. Instead, every social interaction and memory is filtered ...

Now that we know that low serotonin levels have nothing to do with depression and that blocking serotonin reuptake does not explain the potential benefits of popular antidepressant therapies, ...

Psychedelics may be able to strengthen the connection between two brain regions key to treating depression, according to new research in rats. The Washington Post/Getty Images While many people may ...

While research is new and not legal in every state, psychedelic treatments show promising results for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Share on Pinterest ...