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Federally funded research aims to understand the effects of psilocybin on depression and anxiety in people with cancer.

However, people who are not successfully treated may continue to experience declines in mental health.

Justin Bieber has postponed his tour to rest and recover from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which has paralyzed half his face.

Women who reported chronic depression before the pandemic were 72% more likely to be hospitalized after COVID-19 diagnosis.

New studies shed light on rates of depression, anxiety and the risks of self-harm and suicide in people diagnosed with cancer.

Lung cancer patients had less depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic than their healthy counterparts.

A potential treatment for certain mental disorders involves zapping a certain area of the brain with short bursts of electrical energy.

A single mom driving all night with her sick child because she can’t afford a hotel room? That’s what cancer means in the United States.

The best mental health treatment for LGBTQ people begins with therapy that supports each person as an individual.

Many breast cancer patients rely on cannabis not just to relieve side effects but to treat cancer yet may be unaware of possible harms.

The release of the “feel-good” hormone dopamine in the brain is actually triggered by both pleasurable and stressful experiences.

Younger women were particularly susceptible to developing long-term body image dissatisfaction fueled by videoconferencing.

Essential medical personnel face anxiety, suicidal thoughts and posttraumatic stress disorder during their response to the pandemic.

Findings show that psychedelic psilocybin-containing mushrooms could effectively reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.