Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Minnesota mental health workers begin 3-day strike
More than 130 mental health workers at Allina Health will start a three-day unfair labor practices strike on Monday.
More than 130 mental health workers at Allina Health will start a three-day unfair labor practices strike on Monday.
More Minnesota police, first responders seeking mental health help from local organization
Monday was National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, a day to remember law enforcement who died by suicide and raise awareness of the mental health challenges they face on the job.
Monday was National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, a day to remember law enforcement who died by suicide and raise awareness of the mental health challenges they face on the job.
Anxiety and depression screenings recommended by U.S. health officials
An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety - the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.
An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety - the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.
More people getting help in Minnesota after 988 suicide hotline change
Minnesota has seen an increase in calls for suicide prevention and crisis support since mid-July.
Minnesota has seen an increase in calls for suicide prevention and crisis support since mid-July.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Avoiding the side effects of 'doomscrolling'
A new study found 'doomscrolling' is linked to poor physical and mental health. Many people look at all of the negative things going on in the world, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases it's affecting people's job performance.
A new study found 'doomscrolling' is linked to poor physical and mental health. Many people look at all of the negative things going on in the world, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases it's affecting people's job performance.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
After two murder-suicides this summer, Hmong leaders tackle mental health
There's no word or phrase for mental health in the Hmong language. It's remained a taboo topic for generations.
There's no word or phrase for mental health in the Hmong language. It's remained a taboo topic for generations.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Back to School: How are local school districts prioritizing mental health?
Children’s mental health has decreased over time, and the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. As students head back to the classrooms, FOX 9 wanted to know how local school districts are prioritizing mental health this year.
Children’s mental health has decreased over time, and the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. As students head back to the classrooms, FOX 9 wanted to know how local school districts are prioritizing mental health this year.
Minnesota comfort dog going to Texas to help as Uvalde students return to school
Seven-year-old Gideon from the Twin Cities will be one of the comfort dogs headed to Texas to help Uvalde students returning to school after last year's horrific shooting.
Seven-year-old Gideon from the Twin Cities will be one of the comfort dogs headed to Texas to help Uvalde students returning to school after last year's horrific shooting.
Students face mental health challenges heading into school year
Students have reported increased levels of anxiety and depression since the pandemic, and school districts have taken note heading into the school year.
Students have reported increased levels of anxiety and depression since the pandemic, and school districts have taken note heading into the school year.
Auvelity, depression drug from Axsome Therapeutics, gets FDA approval
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.