Science & Research

Deep dives into clinical research, breakthrough studies, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for specific mental health conditions.

Psilocybin for mental health
Getting Started
Psilocybin for Mental Health

A grounded, evidence-based guide to psilocybin — where it comes from, how it works, and…

Written by: Jasmine Virdi
Cannabis for mental health
Getting Started
Medical Cannabis for Mental Health

Explore medical cannabis and a variety of cannabinoids — benefits, dosing, risks, legality, and how…

Written by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
DMT for depression
Mental Health Support
DMT Study Offers Hope In Fight Against Depression

States of Mind speaks to experts about a new study showing positive results for depression…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Ketamine for Mental Health
Getting Started
Ketamine for Mental Health 

Ketamine is reshaping mental health treatment for depression, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, and suicidal crisis.…

Written by: Cat Beer
Does CBD Help With Sleep? What Science Says
Better Living & Wellbeing
Does CBD Help With Sleep? What Science Says

Does CBD help with sleep? Get the facts on how cannabis may affect sleep, what…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Non-pharmacological Treatment for Depression: What Works?
Mental Health Journey
Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Czech ketamine therapy program
Advanced Exploration
Human Stories of Ketamine Therapy as Czech Researchers Receive €800,000 Grant

Psychedelic therapy gets EU government support. We take a look at the program and the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
THCA vs THC: What’s the Difference?
Advanced Exploration
THCA vs. THC: What's the Difference?

What Is THCA? Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the most abundant cannabinoid found in the fresh,…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Anxiety and Chest Pain: Understanding the Connection
Mental Health Journey
Anxiety and Chest Pain: Understanding the Connection

For many, chest pain often triggers immediate fear, and the first thing many think about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Can Low Iron Cause Depression?
Mental Health Journey
Can Low Iron Cause Depression?

Discover the link between iron deficiency (anemia) and depression, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Psilocybin for longevity
Better Living & Longevity
Can Magic Mushrooms Make You Live Longer? Psilocybin Studied For Longevity

Psychedelic fountain of youth? New research suggests that psilocybin could dramatically delay aging.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?
Advanced Exploration
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Investigation. Chronic Fatigue Disorder patients are gaslit by doctors and dismissed in healthcare systems
Mental Health Journey
How People With Chronic Fatigue Are Gaslit by Healthcare Systems

Patients and symptoms are often dismissed, leaving people frustrated by those who are supposed to…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
THCV vs. THC: What’s the Difference?
Advanced Exploration
THCV vs. THC: What’s the Difference?

The universe of cannabinoids may seem complicated: besides well-known CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), there…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Over-Connected Kids: Is Digital Life Making Young People Sick?
Better Living & Longevity
Over-Connected Kids: Is Digital Life Making Young People Sick?

Recent years have seen a rise in problematic social media use in young adults —…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery
Advanced Exploration
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery

How long ketamine pain relief lasts depends on the dose, the type of pain, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Advanced Exploration
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, with effects in hours instead of weeks.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
The Neuroscience of Integration: How Our Brains Can Create Lasting Change
Science & Research
The Neuroscience of Integration: How Our Brains Can Create Lasting Change

States of Mind takes a deeper look at how new habits can change our brains…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Medical Cannabis May Improve Focus and Sleep in ADHD: Insights From Research
Advanced Exploration
Medical Cannabis May Improve Focus and Sleep in ADHD: Insights From Research

Explore what science says about easing ADHD symptoms with cannabinoids, and treatment risks.

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
The Fight for 7-OHM: Inside the Movement to Legitimize a Controversial New Plant Medicine
Advanced Exploration
The Fight for 7-OHM: Inside the Movement to Legitimize a Controversial New Plant Medicine

A new conversation (and controversy) is unfolding around 7-OHM in the world of plant medicine.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig