Can the field deliver on its promise?
Psychedelics experts across clinical trials, psychotherapy and regulation have been reflecting on the challenges facing the field since a webinar organised by the ...
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Preparing for Summer with Trauma, Anxiety, or Addiction
For many, summer is a time of sunshine, spontaneity, and social gatherings. But if you’re navigating life with trauma, anxiety, or addiction, the longer days and packed calendars can feel ...
Is Cyberbullying Just Harassment or Childhood Trauma?
More than half of students reported being targeted by hurtful comments or excluded online, with girls and younger teens showing more trauma symptoms. But once researchers factored in how much ...
How Depression Can Worsen Issues Like Drug Abuse
Depression is a widespread mental health condition, and many may turn to alcohol or drugs as a form of self-medication.1 But why is this harmful? Depression and drug abuse are closely ...
Why Singing to Babies Helps Soothe and Boost Mood
“Every parent knows that the mood of an infant affects everyone around that infant,” Mehr said. “If improvements to infant mood persist over time, they may well generalize to other health ...
When the Darkness Lingers: Recognizing the Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Depression
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s more than just feeling down for a few days; it’s a persistent state of sadness, hopelessness, and ...
Why Mental Illness Feels So Lonely: You’re Not Alone with Depression or Bipolar
Authored: Jan. 23, 2011 Updated: April 23, 2025 People with a mental illness feel alone. Depression makes you feel alone. Depression makes you feel like you’re the only person ...
Shame and What to Do About It
By Dan Blair, marriage counselor and family counselor I look back over my life and I think we can all say we have made major mistakes. We have weaknesses and flaws. I think about the ...
Is Your Personality Predicting Your Mental Health?
The study, led by teams from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Tartu in Estonia, analysed data from over 16,000 people in the Estonian Biobank. Participants reported on their ...
How to Stay Mentally Strong This Summer
Summer often comes with promises of warmth, joy, freedom, and the glow of new possibilities. This season typically means a time for vacations, carefree gatherings, and long days soaked in ...
The Hidden Link Between High-Functioning Anxiety and Substance Use
They show up on time, meet deadlines, and exceed expectations. To the outside world, they look like they have it all figured out. But beneath the surface, many people are barely holding it ...
Rethinking Addiction Recovery for Men’s Mental Health
Each June, Men’s Health Month serves as a call to action for us to examine the silent battles many men face, especially when it comes to mental health and addiction. For too long, cultural ...
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