Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds

A wealth of evidence supports the protective mental health effects of gender-affirming care, despite ongoing legislation that asserts otherwise.

Arin Collin, Medical Student, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Living through COVID may affect brains of the uninfected

New study reveals that living through the COVID-19 pandemic may trigger brain inflammation that contributes to fatigue, concentration difficulties, and depression.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Feb. 23, 2022 ~4 min


Psilocybin therapy eases depression for up to a year

The substantial antidepressant effects of psilocybin-assisted therapy, alongside supportive psychotherapy, may last at least a year for some patients.

Marisol Martinez-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 16, 2022 ~8 min

After the FDA issued warnings about antidepressants, youth suicides rose and mental health care dropped

A well-intentioned public health message has had serious negative impacts on the treatment of young people for depression.

Ross Koppel, Professor of Medical Informatics and Adjunct Professor of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Biomedical Informatics, University at Buffalo • conversation
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min

In research studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind

Drug manufacturers often shun the use of placebos in clinical trials. But research suggests that placebos could play an important role in the treatment of depression, pain and other maladies.

Hans Schroder, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan • conversation
Feb. 11, 2022 ~11 min

Can delta-8 THC provide some of the benefits of pot – with less paranoia and anxiety?

In the first published survey of users of the hemp-derived compound, respondents highlight some important therapeutic effects.

Jessica S. Kruger, Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Health and Health Behavior, University at Buffalo • conversation
Jan. 31, 2022 ~8 min

Feeling depressed makes people more vulnerable to vaccine lies

People with moderate or greater symptoms of depression were more likely to believe at least 1 of 4 false statements about COVID-19 vaccines, research finds.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 28, 2022 ~5 min

5 science-based ways to ease sadness this winter

Sadness isn't surprising during the thick of winter and the third year of COVID-19. Here are five, science-backed ways to protect your mood.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Jan. 27, 2022 ~10 min


On-again-off-again love can bring you down

Return to an old flame? Watch out. New findings link on-and-off romance, or relationship cycling, with anxiety and depression.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 20, 2022 ~5 min

Having kids at home may ease adults’ COVID depression

Parents with kids at home during the COVID-19 pandemic aren't doing any worse mentally than adults without kids. They may even be doing better.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 12, 2022 ~3 min

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