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Here's why researchers are making new psychedelic-like drugs — without the trip

NPR - Mental Health

This week, we've heard from researchers trying to untangle the effects of the "trip" that often comes with psychedelics and ketamine from the ways these drugs might change the human brain. For part three of our series on psychedelic drug research, we get a glimpse into why some researchers are taking the "trip" out of these drugs altogether. You don't need to have heard the previous two episodes to understand this episode on what could be next for psychedelic medicine.

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Psychology’s Small Stories and the Call of the Other: An Interview with David Goodman

Mad in America

D avidGoodman is the Director of the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics and the Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College , where he also teaches in the Department of Formative Education. A past president of the APAs Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (Division 24) , Goodman is known for his interdisciplinary work at the intersection of psychology, philosophy, theology, and ethics.

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Tales of Overconfidence: 3 Stories to Refine Psychiatry

Psychiatric Times

These 3 stories offer a lesson in humility to psychiatry.

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What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to brain's dopamine system

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A new study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Poll Results: Is Psychiatry Doing Enough to Address Federal Doubt of the Field?

Psychiatric Times

We asked our readers if they thought psychiatry is doing enough to address federal doubt. Here's how they responded.

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5 Single Mother Struggles No-one Talks About – As We Are Busy Judging

Sanity Daily

Single mother struggles are innumerable but I could narrow them down to the five most common and most challenging struggles mothers face when they are dealing with things ALONE. Single parenting a child is never easy for single dads, he has his own sets of struggles but a single woman or a single mother is judged at her every step while she is raising her children.

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Smoking and depression: a burning issue for the elf care community

The Mental Elf

Gemma Taylor discusses new research on the effects of smoking cessation treatment options for people with past or current major depressive disorder. The post Smoking and depression: a burning issue for the elf care community appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Addiction Rehab for Teens: Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges

Clear Behavioral Health

Navigating the teen years can come with a unique set of challenges, from hormonal changes to the wish for self-identity and acceptance [1]. For teenagers struggling with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both, these challenges can be further compounded, leading to significant hurdles in their growth and development. Drug addiction and co-occurring mental health issues not only disrupt the typical trajectory of adolescent development but can also hinder the acquisition of cruc

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The Power of Positivity: How Optimism Improves Our Mental Health

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

In today’s generation, managing mental stress has become extremely difficult. However, maintaining a positive mindset can enhance mental health and reduce the complexity of daily life challenges. Based on scientific studies, realistic optimism and positive thinking have emerged as significant tools for improving overall well-being.

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The Summer Body Standard Is Fake — Here’s What No One Tells You About Body Dysmorphia

Zencare

Published on April 9 by Zencare Team. Written by Shoshana Ort, LCSW. The Lie Weve Been Sold Every year as the weather warms up, so does the pressure. Ads, influencers, fitness gurus, and even well-meaning friends start buzzing about getting your "summer body" ready. But pause for a second: what exactly is a "summer body"? Who gets to decide what it looks like?

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Session 406: Rewrite Your Rules with Morgan DeBaun

Therapy for Black Girls

Morgan DeBaun is a visionary entrepreneur, strategist, and the powerhouse founder and CEO of Blavity, Inc., a digital media empire dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black millennials and equipping them with the tools to thrive. Over the past decade, she has redefined what it means to create economic equity, using storytelling, wealth-building, and advocacy to uplift underrepresented communities.Morgan continues to inspire as a mentor, investor, and speaker.

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College President attends 33rd Congress of European Psychiatry in Madrid, Spain

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Dr Lorcan Martin, President, CPsychI and Dr Lade Smith, CBE, President RCPsych, met on April 8th at the recent EPA Council of National Psychiatrists Association in Madrid, Spain. Dr Martin and Dr Smith discussed potential collaboration between CPsychI and RCPsych around mutual areas of interest and concern. The Council of NPAs provides a forum for its members to meet, discuss and work on issues concerning psychiatry at European and national level.

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‘Anora’ Explores Our Anxiety Regarding Social Struggles

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Ahead of Print.

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Senator Cory Booker and Outside the Box Thinking

Psychiatric Times

Advocacy may put us at odds with others, but we must prioritize good ethics for our patients. It's time to think outside the box.

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Maternal Mental Health

Psychiatric Times

On April 7, 2025, the World Health Organization launched a yearlong initiative focused on improving maternal and newborn health.

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Conversations About Food: The Role of the Psychiatrist in Patient Nutrition Status

Psychiatric Times

Here are the conversations you should be having with patients about food and diet.

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