Depression

Inside the weight of disconnection

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Depression is one of the world’s most common — and misunderstood — mental health conditions. Through personal accounts and science-backed insights, we explore how people find light through darkness.

Trends & Signals
The Real Life Results Of Not Seeking Help

A clinical psychologist speaks to States of Mind about the real life implications of not…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Technology
Can Health Tech Help Support Mental Wellness?

Technology is innovating healthcare options — can it help to support mental wellness? 

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Altered Healing

Beckley Retreats: A Deeper Look at Legal Psychedelic Therapy

States of Mind gets an in-depth view at one of the industry's leading psychedelic therapy providers.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Mental States
Silent Panic Attacks: What They Are & How to Manage Them

Discover the signs, causes, and best ways to cope with silent panic attacks in daily…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Mental States
Functional Depression: When You’re Coping on the Outside but Struggling Inside

Functional depression, often described as high-functioning depression or ‘smiling depression’, does what it says on…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Trends & Breakthroughs

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 patient stories.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Trends & Signals
Antidepressants: A Deeper Look at the Results & the Real Stories

Antidepressant use is at record highs, yet mental health issues continue to rise. What's going…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Altered Healing
Inside an Integrative Therapy Session: How Talk Therapy, the Body, and the Nervous System Intersect

Integrative therapy can support emotional processing and lasting healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Laurin Angermeier
Altered Healing

Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and PTSD.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Scientific Research
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
Trends & Signals
Listen to the Body: Nervous System Coach Shares Her Tools

Karen Ann Canham has made it her mission to understand the language of the nervous…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Trends & Signals

What Really Happens at a Men’s Retreat?  

States of Mind speaks to a men's retreat founder for a glimpse into the emotional work happening beyond the headlines.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Human Journeys
From Shadows to Gold: Turning Hidden Pain Into Community

After life-changing accidents, Dan Jones turned his darkest moments into healing. Now he's helping others…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Human Journeys
Beats & Psilocybin: Inside a Music Executive’s Psychedelic Routine

Edward Crowe shares how mushroom ceremonies help him manage stress, sharpen focus, and lead with…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Trends & Signals

Why Is Men’s Mental Health Month Ignored?

Is it true that Men’s Mental Health Month is usually overlooked? Uncover the cultural barriers and misconceptions that keep men’s…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Trends & Signals
The Healing Power of Play: How Recreation Can Improve Mental Health

As research highlights the benefits of play for adult mental health, could playfulness be a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Trends & Breakthroughs
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
Scientific Research

Cannabis Improves Sleep in People with Depression — But Not in Others

New study highlights that cannabis’s sleep benefits could depend on mental health.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
5 Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

Alternative mental health care in modern ketamine clinics — for those unresponsive to conventional treatments.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
Ketamine for Mental Health: A Deep Look into Science-Based Treatment

Once an anesthetic, ketamine is now approved for treating resistant depression. How did it happen?

Written by: Jason Najum

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Altered Healing
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential & Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Altered Healing
Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Scientific Research
What Is Low-Dose Ketamine Therapy?

Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health, speaks to States of Mind about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Altered Healing
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Altered Healing
Ketamine Vs. Psilocybin Therapy: The Difference in Treatment

Ketamine therapies have been FDA-approved in the US for just shy of a decade, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
For Severe Depression, Ketamine Works in Hours. Could It Save Lives?

Research confirms ketamine’s quick effect on treatment-resistant depression and its symptoms.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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