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A breakthrough study of 95,000 patients found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces the risk of worsening mental health in people with diabetes and depression. The discovery could offer hope for millions living with both conditions.
New Mexico just set aside $630,000 to ensure low-income and rural residents can access groundbreaking psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. The state is creating the nation's first medically integrated psilocybin program, launching by end of 2026.
A 20-year-old star quarterback is using his platform to advocate for mental health access after battling depression while his mother fought cancer. His letter to Oregon's governor reveals how support saved him and why he's leading the charge for others.
In 1934, a 39-year-old chemist flew higher than any woman in history, claiming a world record that would stand for decades. Her journey from unemployed scientist to stratospheric pioneer proves that determination can lift you higher than any balloon.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore wrote to the governor about his depression battle while his mother fought cancer. Now he's using his platform to expand mental health resources for others.
Three professional netball players made emotional comebacks to Australia's top league this weekend after having babies, with one opening up about her battle with postpartum depression. Their returns mark a powerful moment for mothers in professional sports.
Erika Schwartz was born in Nazi-occupied Hungary and lost nearly everyone she loved. Decades later, she discovered a simple practice that transformed her twilight years into the happiest of her life.
Scientists found that brain cells in young people with depression work overtime when resting but can't keep up under stress. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for millions struggling with the condition.
Two miniature therapy horses take a minivan from Long Island to Manhattan each month, bringing joy to isolated seniors at an assisted living facility. Their visits are part of a decade-long program fighting loneliness and depression in older adults.
Five years after taking psilocybin mushrooms with therapy, two-thirds of depression patients remain in complete remission. Even those still struggling report their depression feels far more manageable than before treatment.
Scientists engineered a new version of the psychedelic compound from magic mushrooms that fights depression without causing hallucinations. Early tests in mice show the modified drug delivers brain benefits while dramatically reducing mind-altering effects.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Simple meditation and gentle movement practices are showing real promise in reducing depression and anxiety for people living with dementia. New research maps out exactly how to make these therapies work best for older adults with cognitive decline.
New research shows that offering remote work options helped Ghanaian women struggling with anxiety and depression enter the job market. Once working from home, their mental health didn't affect their productivity or earnings at all.
Scientists tested 12 free, 10-minute online exercises on thousands of adults with depression and found two that genuinely worked a month later. The breakthrough proves mental health support doesn't always require therapy appointments or medication.
New research reveals that dopamine gives you a literal "spring in your step" when you're excited. The discovery could help doctors track and treat conditions like Parkinson's disease and depression.
Scientists discovered a simple blood marker that predicts which depression patients will respond to the most common antidepressants, potentially sparing millions from months of trying different medications. This breakthrough could transform how doctors treat the 330 million people worldwide living with major depression.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows one dose of the psychedelic DMT significantly reduced depression symptoms for up to six months. For millions who haven't found relief from traditional treatments, this research opens a promising new door.
A groundbreaking psilocybin-based therapy just moved closer to becoming the first psychedelic treatment approved for severe depression. Two major clinical trials showed the therapy significantly improved symptoms with just one or two doses.
About 8% of new fathers experience postpartum depression, nearly matching the rate in mothers. A growing movement to recognize and treat paternal PPD is finally giving struggling dads the support they desperately need.
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