Drugs News Science Ketamine significantly reduces severity of PTSD symptoms, study finds by Phil Hanlon A new study has found that repeated intravenous ketamine infusions can significantly alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry…
Drugs News Science Psilocybin therapy four times more effective than antidepressants, study finds by Mike Hitch A new study investigating the effects of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of depression has yielded incredibly positive results: four times greater than usual antidepressant medication. For those who don’t…
News Psilocybin meta-study shows unanimously positive results when treating anxiety and depression by Emily Elvish Good news! Amongst its other benefits, researchers have found that the right combination of therapy and psilocybin can lead to huge reductions in depression and anxiety. While this information is…
News New study shows how magic mushrooms allow the brain to access untapped potential by Claudia Schmidt Scientists are increasingly discovering that magic mushrooms are the closest thing we can get to a reset button for the brain. In a study published on Monday, scientists constructed a…
News Study reveals that magic mushrooms may be an effective treatment for depression by Emily Mathison London’s Imperial College has conducted a small-scale study that had concluded that psilocybin, the compound found in magic mushrooms, may be able to be used in the treatment of depression….
News James Blake pens an essay on depression and toxic masculinity by Claudia Schmidt James Blake has penned an essay for a collection on mental health, titled It’s Not OK to Feel Blue (And Other Lies). Curated by Scarlett Curtis, the book features a…
Health News 73% of independent musicians experience negative mental health issues, study finds by Mia Hull A recent study conducted by Swedish digital distribution platform Record Union has found that at least 73 per cent of independent musicians have experienced “stress, anxiety and/or depression” in relation…
News A ketamine-like nasal spray emerges as the first new anti-depressant in 30 years by Mia Hull The US Food and Drug Administration has found a new way to get ketamine up your nose… sort of. Esketamine is a close chemical relative of ket, known as a…
News PREMIERE: Backed by 25 years of experience, Good Help’s shining debut album is anything but bare by Freya McGahey An artist with significant longevity and no shortage of experience, August Churchill aka Good Help has released his first studio album, and not a moment too soon. It’s a record…
News Your mushie-bred mate psilocybin has just been to effectively treat depression by Happy Psilocybin, the active psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, is being lauded as an alternative treatment to depression by Dr Mark Bolstridge, a clinical psychiatrist and honorary research associate at UCL. Working…
News Here’s something you can’t ignore: a study has shown that musicians are 3 times more likely to suffer from depression by Happy It’s probably been on the back of your mind for a long time, but a recent study has offered further evidence of how overwhelming an issue mental illness is among…
News PREMIERE: Leo confronts depression on the moving I Remember by Shayen de Silva Depression is a nasty beast. It can get the better of someone without them even realising it. It’s a hard thing to talk about, especially for young people. It effects…
News Cub Sport delve into issues surrounding anxiety and depression in video for Only Friend by Emily Mathison Brisbane foursome Cub Sport have shared the video for their latest single Only Friend. The video, directed by Joe Agius of The Creases, highlights issues surrounding depression and anxiety. The…