One dose of synthetic psilocybin in combination with psychotherapy significantly reduces treatment-resistant depression associated with bipolar II disorder (BDII), a small, nonrandomized clinical ...

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Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

Dr. Mercy Eigbike, right, a psychiatrist at Carle Foundation Hospital and clinical professor in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, was the first author of a study that examined bipolar diagnoses ...

A study, published this month in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, sought to determine whether “a single psychedelic dose of psilocybin with psychotherapy demonstrate[s] evidence for efficacy and/or safety ...

Perimenopausal women are more likely to experience bipolar and major depressive disorders, according to new research by Cardiff University. The study was inspired by the first-hand experiences of ...

Doctors currently diagnose bipolar disorder with a clinical examination. Recent studies have explored the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in blood samples in cases of bipolar disorder and ...

A new study led by University of Chicago researchers suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in the prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders. Based on ...

When lithium or valproate aren't enough, ‘add-on’ treatments like atypical antipsychotics can help. Discover 7 options to discuss with your doctor.