In a small clinical trial, a single dose of a psychedelic drug paired with psychotherapy produced rapid antidepressant ...

A Phase IIa clinical trial finds that a single, brief dose of DMT (from ayahuasca) provides rapid and lasting relief for depression.

How fast the mood lift arrives, and how long it lasts The central promise of nitrous oxide for depression is speed. Instead of waiting weeks for a pill to build up in the bloodstream, some patients in ...

One session of a telehealth intervention combining mindfulness and compassion significantly lowered self-perceived stress and symptoms of depression and anxiety compared with a waitlist control group, ...

Texting or emailing with a therapist might provide more relief to people with depression than waiting for an appointment on video-based platforms. That was the hypothesis researchers at the University ...

Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by researchers at UCL (University College ...

A recent global review published by the BMJ Group suggests that exercise, particularly aerobic activity like running, swimming and dancing, can rival medication and therapy in treating depression and ...

Over the past two decades, countless studies have shown that physical activity helps to offset depression risk and can alleviate depressive symptoms. But what's the optimal "dose" (intensity/duration) ...

Three reasons not to miss your last therapy session. Source: Viacheslav/Shutterstock Even though you are now feeling great, think twice about skipping your last therapy session. Typically CBT ...