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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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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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Fresh ideas about the causes of depression are bringing new treatments

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Fresh ideas about the causes of depression are bringing new treatments

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Exposure to high levels of light at night may be linked to certain mental health conditions

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Light exposure may be linked to several mental health conditions

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Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes in the cerebral lobes of the brain, linked through the scalp to wires that lead to a battery implanted below the skin that send electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain

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Brain electrodes may be a long-lasting aid for severe depression

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Your brain may have a warning system that suppresses unwanted thoughts

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Psilocybin therapy steps closer to credibility with largest trial yet

Promising results from a psilocybin trial suggest that psychedelic therapies for depression could help some – but not all – people who don't respond to conventional antidepressants

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Woman’s depression treated by an implant responding to brain patterns

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Coming off antidepressants risks relapse – but so does staying on them

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Laughing gas has shown potential as a treatment for depression

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Depression and inflammation appear to be linked – but it's unclear why

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