Tag: psychiatry
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MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: Insights from the October 2025 Psychedelics Review on PTSD and Emerging Conditions
Overview: A Historic View of MDMA in Psychotherapy The October 2025 issue of Psychedelics offers a comprehensive review of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, tracing its journey from early chemical synthesis in 1912 to its current status as a promising tool in modern psychiatry. Led by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and a multidisciplinary team, the analysis emphasizes how MDMA…
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MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: Insights from the October 2025 Psychedelics Review on PTSD and Emerging Psychiatric Conditions
Overview: A Milestone Review of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy The October 2025 issue of Psychedelics presents a comprehensive review of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, tracing its journey from early synthesis to its current role in modern psychiatric research. Led by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and a multidisciplinary team, the article synthesizes decades of data to illuminate how MDMA may augment…
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Ketamine Therapy: A Misunderstood Medicine Finds Its Place in Modern Care
Understanding Ketamine Therapy in Modern Depression Care For many people living with depression, the journey to relief can be long and uncertain. Traditional antidepressants and therapy work for some, but others continue to struggle despite trying multiple options. Ketamine therapy, including the FDA-approved form esketamine (Spravato), has emerged as a promising option in the modern…
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Ketamine Therapy: A Modern Depression Solution with Esketamine
Introduction: A Misunderstood Medicine, A Modern Approach For many people living with depression, the path to relief can be winding and uncertain. Traditional antidepressants help some, but others experience persistent symptoms despite several trials. Ketamine therapy, alongside the FDA-approved esketamine (Spravato), is reshaping conversations about what’s possible in modern psychiatric care. When administered in the…
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We told you we weren’t hysterical. Now the science is in
New evidence reshapes the understanding of depression A landmark international study published in Nature Communications is prompting a rethink on how depressive disorders are understood and treated. Led by researchers at QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Queensland, the work analyzed the DNA of about 200,000 individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder across Australia, Europe,…
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Women and Depression: Groundbreaking Genetic Evidence Calls for Sex-Specific Care
New genetic evidence shifts the conversation on depression In a landmark study published in Nature Communications, researchers from QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Queensland, Australia, reveal compelling evidence that females carry a higher genetic risk for major depressive disorder than males. The findings come from the analysis of DNA from about 200,000 people diagnosed…
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Bridging Pain and Mental Health at UHN: A New Model of Care
Introduction: A new approach to pain and mental health At Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a quiet revolution is underway. Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf joined UHN in 2022 with a mission: to treat chronic pain and mental health as two sides of the same coin. His work is reshaping patient care by breaking down the traditional…
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Bridging Pain and Mind: UHN’s Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Breaking the Silos: A New Model for Pain and Mental Health Care At Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a quiet revolution is underway. Since joining UHN in 2022, Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf has championed a mission that treats chronic pain and mental health as two sides of the same coin. His approach challenges traditional silos in…