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How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy changed my life

Prince Harry, Mike Tyson and Elon Musk are just a few of the celebrities who've spoken openly about taking ketamine to treat mental health issues. We interviewed a ketamine-assisted therapy patient to find out how the drug can help treat depression.

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Headset delivers electric current to ease depression at home

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Blood test could predict the severity of depression in adolescents

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We may now know how ketamine can treat depression for so long

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

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Suppressing worrying thoughts may improve our mental health

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To improve mental health, we must do more than just raise awareness

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Mental health 'first aid' training has no clear medical benefit

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Seven healthy lifestyle activities may massively cut depression risk

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People who microdose LSD sleep an extra 24 minutes the following night

Taking small amounts of the psychedelic substance LSD led to people sleeping for longer than when they took a placebo, but why this benefit only occurred the night after they microdosed is unclear

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Why the causes of poor mental health may share a common root

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Bacteria Klebsiella, 3D illustration. Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria which are often nosocomial antibiotic resistant

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Gut bacteria that break down oestrogen linked to depression in women

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The antidepressant escitalopram may reduce the ability to enjoy rewarding experiences

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Why antidepressants can blunt both negative and positive emotions

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We may be entering a bold new era in the treatment of depression

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