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Texas Invests $50M in Psychedelic Drug Research into Ibogaine to Treat Addiction
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 — Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression, and brain injuries. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week a...
Texas Invests $50M in Psychedelic Drug Research into Ibogaine to Treat Addiction
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 — Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression, and brain injuries. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week a...
Childhood Trauma Boosts Endometriosis Risk
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 — Traumatic childhood events can increase a woman’s risk of endometriosis later in life, a new study says. Women’s endometriosis risk increased 20% if they had experienced child...
Accelerated Biological Aging Tied To Dementia, Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says. Shorter telomere length in a person’s white blood cells is...
Talking Therapy Reduces Depression, Anxiety Symptoms in Stroke Survivors
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 – For stroke survivors, talking therapy is associated with moderate reductions in depression and large reductions in anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online...
Shorter Leukocyte Telomere Length Linked to Higher Incidence of Age-Related Brain Diseases
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 – Individuals with shorter leukocyte telomere length (LTL) have a higher incidence of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression (LLD), individually and as a composite...
Almost One-Quarter of U.S. Firearm Suicides May Occur Outside the Home
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 – A growing number of firearm suicides in the United States occur outside the home, most commonly in motor vehicles, according to a study published online June 9 in JAMA...
988 Contacted More Than 16 Million Times From Its Launch to December 2024
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 – Opportunities remain to increase use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a research letter published online June 9 in JAMA Network Open. Jonathan Purtle,...
Boarding Common for Pediatric Mental Health Emergency Department Visits
FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 – One-third of pediatric mental health emergency department visits resulting in admission or transfer exceeded 12 hours, according to a study published in the August issue of...
Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says. Rather, these patients face m...
Troubled Kids Wait a Half-Day — Or More — In ER To Get Mental Health Care
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Troubled children and teenagers are languishing hours in chaotic hospital emergency rooms, waiting for a psychiatric bed to open, a new study says. About 1 in 3 kids who go t...
How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of dep...
Quality Improvement Strategy Improves Depression, Anxiety Screening With Epilepsy
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 – A quality improvement strategy can improve electronic health record-based screening for depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy, according to a study published...
Dietary Patterns May Be Associated With Depressive Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 – Dietary patterns seem to be associated with depressive symptoms, according to a study published online June 3 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Gabriella Menniti,...
Depression Across the Life Course Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 – Depression across the life course is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online May 29 in eClinicalMedicine. Jacob Brain, from The...
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