Links borne of my research, musings borne of my heart, all intended to stimulate the mind and replenish the soul. Topics include spirituality and mental health.
Might #psilocybin, the #hallucinogenic 'magic mushroom', possibly be the Holy Grail of #depression treatment?
Maybe so.
A recent study demonstrated its superiority to Lexapro in both speed of response and several secondary measures of depression.
https://t.co/VKReFDHDtT
What, if anything, does our conception of #God offer us?
Each of us must answer this central #existential question.
For me, God is (paraphrasing renown #Theologian#PaulTillich), "The Source of Love, The Source of Life, The Ground of Our Being".
What does your God offer you?
Could a widely-used wrinkle-reducing drug reduce symptoms of #Depression?
The surprising answer appears to be 'Yes'.
In early studies, #BotoxInjections have shown mood-elevating effects.
#Botox would be a welcome addition to the #Treatment arsenal.
https://t.co/NZfXDzeB6x
#Lithium is a salt used in #Psychiatry to reduce #Suicidal risk.
Often found in community drinking water, it is linked to fewer #Suicides.
An #Ethical question:
Should the #Psychoactive chemical be added to water supplies in high-risk populations?
https://t.co/CW9tN6klk8
Overwhelmed with #COVID19-induced #Anxiety but without access to expensive #Psychotherapy?
In a controlled trial, #CBT-based smartphone app #Daylight effected reductions in anxiety equivalent to in-person psychotherapy.
Install the app today!
https://t.co/IDcq3H2I4V
#COVID
Common sense dictates that if you have #ChronicPain, the limitations it imposes may lead to feeling #Depressed.
Conversely, a study proved that #Depression can also cause and intensify #ChronicPain.
#Antidepressants can treat both conditions.
#Pain
https://t.co/DJg86BrnV5
Encouraging research addressing the disturbing #Epidemic of #Depression among #Teenagers.
Teens more attracted to sad faces are at a higher risk for becoming #Depressed.
This observation could enable pre-screening for the #Illness before it develops.
https://t.co/rfAE8YD0Cv
Looking for a proven, non-traditional, and drug-free therapeutic option for #Depression?
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (#EMDR) is a novel technique that may significantly reduce #DepressiveSymptoms.
Find a certified EMDR therapist:
https://t.co/2PkrUovssZ