Research shows that consistently sleeping less than 5 hours a night can increase the risk of depression. Previously, poor sleep was considered a side effect of mental illness, but new research shows that the connection between sleep and mental illness is more complex. The study, led by UCL researchers, found that people with a stronger … Read more
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Rescue Short sleepers who regularly sleep five hours or less at night may be at higher risk for depressive symptoms, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers examined the health data of 7,146 individuals, aged 50 and over in the UK, and found that older people … Read more
In people with advanced cancer, hallucinogenic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms of depression and anxiety. About 10% of cancer patients feel anxious, while 20% report depression. However, current research shows that currently available prescription antidepressants do not significantly reduce depressive symptoms in cancer patients compared with … Read more
LEEDS, UK — Antidepressants may also reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients under the care of a general practitioner (GP). British researchers conducted the study in primary care settings where GPs prescribed amitriptyline – whose trade names include Elavil and Vanatrip. Patients adjusted their dose based on the severity of their symptoms … Read more