LSD microdosing for major depressive disorder: Mood and pharmacokinetic outcomes from a Phase 2a trial

The therapeutic landscape for mental health is undergoing a significant shift as researchers revisit substances once relegated to the fringes of medicine. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at…

Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder among Palestinian refugees in Egypt: Gender-stratified item-level Bayesian network analysis

The mental health landscape for displaced populations is often characterized by a complex web of overlapping disorders, yet new research suggests that suicidal ideation serves as the primary "gravity well"…

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Repeated Doses of Psilocybin for the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A landmark clinical trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has provided new evidence that psilocybin, the primary psychoactive compound found in certain species of fungi, may offer a transformative…

Misalignment between self-view and expectations of others drives loneliness in borderline personality disorder

A groundbreaking study involving individuals seeking treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) has identified a significant psychological gap that may contribute to the profound social isolation often experienced by those…

Challenging Addiction Paradigms New Australian Research Finds Lack of Automatic Attentional Bias in Cannabis Use Disorder

A comprehensive four-year study conducted by researchers in Australia has produced findings that challenge long-standing psychological theories regarding addiction and visual triggers. The research, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal…

Differential impact of manic versus depressive episode recurrence on longitudinal gray matter volume changes in bipolar disorder.

The publication of this longitudinal neuroimaging study in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology marks a significant advancement in our understanding of the structural plasticity of the brain in patients living with bipolar…

Nitric Oxide’s Double-Edged Sword: A New Pathway Unveiled in Autism Spectrum Disorder

The intricate symphony of the brain, orchestrated by a myriad of chemical messengers, is fundamental to its smooth operation. Imagine these signals as traffic lights in a bustling metropolis, meticulously…

Attentional bias in people with moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder

A comprehensive psychological study conducted in Australia has challenged long-standing assumptions regarding the cognitive mechanisms of addiction, finding no significant evidence that individuals suffering from moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder (CUD)…