Millions of people all over the world are struggling with mental health issues. All thanks to the seemingly never-ending pandemic. In fact, according to Mental Health America, in 2021, Youth mental health is worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared to 9.2% in last year’s dataset. Even before COVID-19, the prevalence … Continue reading “Top Companies Racing to Help with Mental Health”
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Ketamine May be Able to Treat Mood Disorders
Psychedelics, like ketamine could be key to revolutionizing mental health. In fact, according to medical university, Karolinska Institutet, “In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have further investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying ketamine’s antidepressant effects. Using experiments on both cells and mice, the researchers were able to show that ketamine reduced so-called presynaptic activity … Continue reading “Ketamine May be Able to Treat Mood Disorders”