Taking hydrocortisone immediately after a traumatic event may help prevent PTSD
In an experimental study published in Translational Psychiatry, taking a single dose of hydrocortisone immediately after watching a stressful movie was...
New research identifies the most common physical and psychological side-effects of ayahuasca
Ayahuasca has been studied to determine if it can help with a variety of mental health issues, such as depression,...
Amygdala connectivity predicts ketamine treatment response among patients with anxious depression
A brain region known as the amygdala could play a key role in predicting symptom improvement following ketamine therapy in...
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with neurobehavioral problems in 3-year-old offspring
Recent findings suggest that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may contribute to neurobehavioral problems in offspring. The study, published in the...
New research disputes the “lazy stoner” stereotype
New research casts doubts on claims that chronic cannabis use results in "amotivational syndrome," which is characterized by a lack...
LSD induces both an “afterglow” for memory performance and a cognitive “hangover,” study finds
LSD appears to induce both improvements and impairments to cognitive functioning that can be observed on the day after consumption,...
Psychedelic users tend to have greater objective knowledge about climate change, study finds
A recent study published in Drug Science, Policy, and Law has made new inroads into understanding the relationship between taking...
Cannabis use does not increase actual creativity but does increase how creative you think you are, study finds
A set of studies published in the Journal of Applied Psychology has failed to find evidence that cannabis has creativity-enhancing...
New research suggests that those with bipolar I and a history of migraines should avoid taking lithium
A new study in Brain and Behavior has unraveled the relationship between migraines, bipolar disorder, and patient outcomes. Nicole Sekula...
New study provides insight into the cognitive mechanisms underlying ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects
When given ketamine as an antidepressant, patients with treatment-resistant depression reported feeling a strange sensation whereby their perspectives on the...
Women who use anabolic steroids demonstrate higher levels of psychopathology, study finds
Women who use anabolic steroids tend to exhibit heightened levels of psychopathology, such as depression and antisocial traits, according to...
Unique therapy that alters memory processes could reduce psychological disturbances following romantic betrayal
A novel technique that uses a beta blocker to interfere with memory reconsolidation shows promise in the treatment of adjustment...
Large national survey suggests that the use of psychedelics is not associated with lifetime cancer development
In the 1960s, research surfaced linking psychedelic use to an increased risk of cancer. But a new study published in...
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy shows promise in the treatment of eating disorder symptoms
MDMA-assisted therapy reduces eating disorder symptoms in adults with severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study published...
Neuroimaging study suggests serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment can improve brain ventricle volume
Psychiatric patients using serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRI) -- a commonly used type of antidepressant -- show significantly decreased ventricle volume...