In a new study, psilocybin, a synthetic version of the mind-altering substance found in magic mushrooms, improved severe depression -the treatment-resistant kind- for up to twelve weeks.
The 25mg psilocybin tablet induces a dreamlike state in patients, increasing the likelihood of successful psychological therapy.
“This drug can be extracted from magic mushrooms, but that is not the…
In recent times, there have been several talks about mental health and how it affects individuals in society. Gen Zs have especially shown heightened levels of stress, depression, and anxiety, which negatively impact their mental health.
As long as situations can trigger or jeopardise your mental health, there will always be a need for conversations on what should be done.
However, let us…
Sleeping with a phone nearby can be unsafe, but many people are unaware of this. If the last thing you do before going to bed is to scroll through your phone (and that’s the first thing you do when you wake up), you subject yourself to the risk of sleeping with a phone.
Sleeping with a phone is not new; it has become a trend, particularly for young people, to sleep with their phones…
Being stressed can make you think that sitting in front of your television screen with junk foods (e.g. hamburgers and chocolate ice cream) is the easiest way to solve emotional woes. However, while eating, guilt and frustration can set in.
A stressful life can trigger cravings for food, leading to binge (immoderate) eating. Binge eating is a reaction to stress because your body releases…
Football is one of the most exciting and popular games in the world. The excitement of football, activities, and even feelings of anticipation leading up to the game, can be unhealthy in ways you do not realise. Football has lots of fans who can be devoted and go to any length to ensure the team they support wins.
However, you should know that there’s a strong emotion brought on by…
Postpartum depression has long been attributed to only mothers. Little did people know that fathers, too, can be depressed. The cultural and societal pressure for men to be stoic and strong may be the primary reasons why postpartum depression is overlooked in fathers.
Having a baby is, in fact, an enormous life challenge for new parents and depression could stem from either financial…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect someone who has either experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, sexual abuse, war, conflict, and sexual violence
Some symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about the event, shame, avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of the event…
In recent times, there have been several talks about mental health and how it affects individuals in society. Amongst individuals, Gen Zs have especially shown heightened levels of stress, depression, and anxiety which is a detriment to their mental health. And as long as situations can trigger or jeopardise your mental health, there will be a need for conversations on what should be done or what…
Almost every person alive has experienced some form of anxiety. Known as one of the most common health issues in our world today, anxiety is a feeling of fear or worry caused by various factors. Some anxiety comes from going through a stressful situation, like preparing for a presentation, taking a test, or meeting new people. However, when anxiety becomes a daily part of your life, it should be…
Parkinson’s disease (P.D.) is an illness where a part of the brain that controls how the body moves deteriorates, causing more severe symptoms over time. Parkinson’s disease is best known for affecting balance, movement, and muscle control. This condition can come on so slowly that you don’t even notice it at first, but over time it progresses from a slight shakiness in your hand…