Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound increases brain connectivity
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to “open up” depressed people’s brains, even after use, enabling brain…
Mental Health
Hereditary factors role in childhood mental health
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists into adulthood, according to University of Queensland researchers.…
The importance of health literacy
On World Health Day, 7th April 2022, Beth Cooper discusses the Importance of health literacy for the Hippocratic Post. According…
People attached to their pets more likely to be depressed during lockdown
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown…
British Indians call for improved access to mental health services
Analysis of over 2,300 British Indians living in the United Kingdom found that 76% of respondents have experienced challenges in…
Crohn’s and Colitis numbers underestimated for decades
Rates of Crohn's and Colitis have been vastly underestimated for decades. New data released today shows over half a million…
Gambling: how to spot the signs of an addiction
Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction: The belief that a gambling addict can win back previous losses becomes all consuming,…
Lasting impact of Covid lockdowns
New research from the University of East Anglia reveals first-hand the lasting impact that lockdowns may have had on people's…
Brain’s fear mechanisms discovered by neuroscientists
Discovery of novel brain fear mechanisms offers target for anxiety-reducing drugs: A new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting…
Top NHS clinicians demand new ‘addiction levy’ on gambling industry
Top NHS clinicians demand new 'addiction levy' on gambling industry: The most senior NHS clinicians treating gambling addiction today call…