Treatment with psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” relieves major depression for up to a year, and perhaps longer, new research shows. In a study of adults with a long-term history of depression, two doses of psilocybin, combined … Continue reading
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10 Science-Backed Ways To Avoid Depression
Depression is an extremely common experience, which can be hard to escape from once an episode has begun. Psychological research has found all sorts of ways that the chances of developing depression can be reduced. From social connection, through building … Continue reading
8 Everyday Tools For Fighting Depression
Eight exercise for developing serenity and calm. Teaching people to focus on positive emotions helps them deal with stress, new research finds. People were taught classic positive psychology exercises such as keeping a gratitude journal, recognising positive events each day … Continue reading
Social Connection May Be Strongest Protection Against Depression
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found that social connection may be the strongest protective factor against depression, and suggest that reducing sedentary activities such as TV watching and daytime napping could also help reduce the risk of depression. … Continue reading
Exercise May Help Ward Off Depression
Even If You’re Genetically Prone to It An extra 35 minutes of exercise per day was tied to a reduced likelihood of experiencing depression. Getting a few hours of exercise a week may reduce the risk of depression, even in … Continue reading
How Your Next Meal Could Help Fight Depression And Stress
Do you find that food deeply affects your mood? Science is beginning to back up such gut feelings. The link between poor diet and mood disorders has been long known, but what has been less clear is the direction of … Continue reading
The Type of Probiotic That May Reverse Depression
The probiotic buffered the body against the damaging effects of stress. Depression has been reversed in mice by feeding them probiotic bacteria, new research reports. Lactobacillus is a type of ‘good’ bacteria found in yogurt, among other foods. The role … Continue reading
The Most Overlooked Factor in Depression Recovery
Only relatively small changes are needed to see benefits to depressive symptoms. A healthy diet is one of the most overlooked factors in recovering from depression, recent research claims. The Mediterranean diet in particular provides the vitamins and minerals the … Continue reading
The Best Way To Stop Depression From Recurring
Depression frequently recurs but therapy and drugs are not the only answers. Seeking out social relationships may help people to recover from depression. Building a social support system helps people stay depression-free. In addition, people who find activities they enjoy … Continue reading
This Social Media Behaviour Triples Depression Risk
Depression and anxiety risk much higher in some people using social media. Using over seven different social media platforms is linked to a tripling in depression risk, psychological research finds. The study asked about the 11 most popular social media … Continue reading
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