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Could the ‘Spirit Molecule’ Cure Your Depression?

DMT — a psychedelic linked to near-death experiences — is the focus of new depression research.

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Social Media, Like Alcohol, May Be Riskier When You’re Vulnerable

Social media may be uniquely dangerous for those who are struggling

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The Drawbacks of ‘Harm Inflation’

Expanding our definitions of harm, trauma, and mental disorder may be a “mixed blessing,” experts say

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The Drawbacks of ‘Harm Inflation’

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Her Depression Was Untreatable — Until Two Electrodes Were Implanted in her Brain

How researchers are changing the brain’s messaging system to tackle mental health disorders

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Her Depression Was Untreatable — Until Two Electrodes Were Implanted in her Brain

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5 Ways Psychedelics May Affect the Brain

What science tells us about how these molecules may work

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Michele DeMarco, PhD

12 Unexpected Pick-Me-Up Practices for When You’re Feeling Down

These techniques may sound silly, but they are surprisingly effective at pulling you out of a slump

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Brandy L Schillace

Blaming Depression on Eating Habits Invites Mental Health Stigma

So-called mood food has a moral dilemma

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Robert Roy Britt

The Real Problem With Antidepressants

Prescriptions are rising, but often the drugs don’t work, and other effective treatments are dismissed

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The Real Problem With Antidepressants

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Michele DeMarco, PhD

‘Tapping’ Your Way to Calm Can Happen in 5 Minutes With 5 Steps

New research shows the ‘tapping’ technique reduces anxiety, depression, and PTSD

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‘Tapping’ Your Way to Calm Can Happen in 5 Minutes With 5 Steps

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P.E. Moskowitz

A Good Drug for a Bad World

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A Good Drug for a Bad World

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