Scientific Research
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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
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?
Discover the link between iron deficiency (anemia) and depression, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Anna Steinzeig
The Silent Side Effect: How Antidepressants Affect Sexuality
Antidepressants can save lives, but they may also kill libido and intimacy. How high are…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Psychedelic Alpha’s 2025 Bullseye: Charting the Next Phase of Psychedelic Therapy
Latest PA report shows a booming pipeline: psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine and new neuroplastogens are coming…
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
The God Molecule Heads to Phase 3 FDA Trials: Have Psychedelics Fully Arrived?
A once-fringe psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT is now advancing to trials for treatment-resistant depression.
A New Hope for Treating PTSD Flashbacks — For Those Living with Trauma
Recent research shows ketamine-assisted therapy may change the way we reprocess painful memories in PTSD.
What If ADHD Is an Evolutionary Trait — and It’s Time We Treat It Differently?
New research points toward interventions that calm the ADHD storm without extinguishing the spark.
Cannabis Improves Sleep in People with Depression — But Not in Others
New study highlights that cannabis’s sleep benefits could depend on mental health.
Low Testosterone Could Be Fueling Your Anxiety, Study Finds
How hormonal disbalance affects both women's and men's mental health by boosting anxiety.
6 Biotypes of Depression and Anxiety Identified by Scientists
Recent research reveals distinct brain circuit patterns.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Can Medical Cannabis Heal Anxiety? What One Year Shows
Discover real-world data on the long-term effects of medical cannabis use.
Psilocybin for Depression: Compass Pathways Shares Phase 3 Results
Landmark study suggest a promising future for psychedelic-assisted mental health care.