Clinical PsychologyJan 27, 2025
Patients with anorexia have elevated opioid neurotransmitter activity in the brain
A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia.
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Clinical PsychologyJan 26, 2025
Personality disorder diagnosis 'turned my life upside down'
For some, the diagnosis of a personality disorder can be a route to treatment and understanding. But others have said their ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 26, 2025
Mental health: How old is too old for therapy?
The real question this scene brings to the fore is: how old is too old for therapy? This is particularly relevant as India’s ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 23, 2025
‘Be picky’: how to start therapy
Consider what kind of therapist you’d like to work with – and keep searching until you find the right fit A lot of people ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 22, 2025
Ketamine-Derived Nasal Spray Approved as Standalone Treatment for Tough Depression Cases
An emerging treatment for clinical depression has reached an important milestone. This week, the Food and Drug Administration ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 16, 2025
Misdiagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a challenging mental health condition that is characterized by a collection of symptoms ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 13, 2025
Scientists uncover rapid-acting, low-side-effect antidepressant target
Depression continues to grapple a large proportion of the population. Given the side effects associated with the long-term use of ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 13, 2025
Mental health treatment has a scaling-up problem
Allen is professor of clinical psychology at the University of Oregon and the CEO and co-founder of Ksana Health. Although the ...
Clinical PsychologyJan 10, 2025
High levels of disordered eating among young people linked to brain differences
More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these…
Clinical PsychologyJan 2, 2025
Psychedelic drug therapy may address mental health concerns in people with cancer and addiction
One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new study suggests. A second new study found that treatment…
Clinical PsychologyJan 1, 2025
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As Colorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy this week, a clash is ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 30, 2024
Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to 'pregame' -- consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study. The study…
Clinical PsychologyDec 22, 2024
Flip the Script on the OCD Treatment You Know
Let's turn OCD treatment on its head, and try something new. Instead of Desensitizing, Lean Into Your Sensitivity The most ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 17, 2024
Discouraged zebrafish help reveal how ketamine works in the brain
By taking advantage of a 'giving up' behavior exhibited by zebrafish, the ability to image the fish's entire brain, and a unique virtual reality system, a team of researchers found where ketamine acts in the zebrafish…
Clinical PsychologyDec 10, 2024
Psychedelic therapy research calls for better reporting
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a promising approach to treat patients with mental disorders for whom ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 9, 2024
Psychedelic Therapy Faces a Need For Higher Standards
Learn how psychedelics can be used in therapy to manage mental health issues, as new research determines how to elevate studies ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 9, 2024
Antidepressant Drugs Market is expected to reach a revenue of USD 26.9 Bn by 2033, at 3.3% CAGR: Dimension Market Research
New York, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overview: The Antidepressant Drugs Market size is expected to reach USD 20.1 billion ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 7, 2024
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Treatment Centers in Carlsbad, CA
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health condition that is typically diagnosed in adolescence. Insurance ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 4, 2024
What is dissociative identity disorder? What to know about 'DID'
Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma.
Clinical PsychologyDec 4, 2024
Significant rise in psychotherapy use seen among adults, but gains are uneven across socioeconomic groups
Access to psychotherapy has risen substantially among U.S. adults with mild to moderate distress since 2018, according to a new ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 19, 2024
Researchers discover new cognitive blueprint for making and breaking habits
Cognitive neuroscientists have described a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting.
Clinical PsychologyNov 15, 2024
Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals, study confirms
Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice…
Clinical PsychologyNov 14, 2024
Anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics mediated by distinct neural circuits
New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of psychedelic drugs work…
Clinical PsychologyNov 13, 2024
How Low-Dose Ketamine Alleviates Depression Symptoms Within Hours
University at Buffalo neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 12, 2024
Researchers suggest stress hormones explain how obesity causes diabetes
Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study.
Clinical PsychologyNov 12, 2024
Approval of Psychedelic Therapy Could Benefit Over 5 Million Americans
Acupuncture. Ketamine infusions. “Electroshock” or electroconvulsive therapy. The existing treatment options for those ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 12, 2024
Ketamine Treatment for Depression: Worth a Try?
According to an article in the June 2022 issue of Psychiatry Research, "Replicated clinical trials have demonstrated rapid and ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 9, 2024
Symptoms and Traits of Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid personality disorder involves being detached and having little desire for close relationships. People with schizoid ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 3, 2024
Psilocybin Shows Promise as OCD Treatment in Mouse Study
A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 3, 2024
Understanding panic attacks: Symptoms, causes, and how to cope
Panic attacks are generally non-life threatening, but sustained or frequent episodes can affect both physical and mental well ...