Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.

The FDA’s decision shines a light on some of the unique obstacles that psychedelic drugs may face on the path to approval.

Pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson as well as smaller startups are investing in psychedelic drug development, and both are pursuing FDA approval for their patented psilocybin formulations.

Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.

Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.

An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.

Patients who undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation say it’s painless, with few to no side effects. The treatment isn’t yet widely accessible, but for those who use it, the effects can be profound.

This rare procedure is offered by only a handful of centers in the US and around the world and should be used only when less invasive treatment options for OCD have been tried.

In a new study, a single infusion of the antidepressant – along with repeated exposure to positive imagery – significantly reduced symptoms in depressed patients in a clinical trial.