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.

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

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
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
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 start their own hero’s journey.

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
Mental States
Male Depression and Emotional Affairs: Understanding the Link

Can male depression directly lead to emotional affairs? Discover what signs to watch for, and…

Written by: Anna Lindner
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 part of the future of…

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
Mental States
Postpartum Rage Doesn’t Mean You’re a Bad Parent. It Means You’re Overloaded

When motherhood meets exhaustion, anger can take over. There are reasons for it — and…

Written by: Anna Lindner
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.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
What Is Ibogaine and How Does It Work? From Plant to Powerful Therapy

Ibogaine therapy shows promise for addiction, depression, and PTSD — but safety concerns and legal…

Written by: Clara Bennett
Mental States
From Baby Blues to Postpartum Depression: Warning Signs and Treatment Options

Learn the difference between PPD and baby blues — their symptoms, causes, and therapy suggestions.

Written by: Anna Lindner
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
Mental States
10 Common Symptoms of Burnout: Signs Your Mind and Body Are On the Edge

Red flags — from fatigue and loss of motivation to emotional detachment and mood swings…

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
Scientific Research
New Studies Show Ketamine’s Promise for Comorbid Anxiety and Depression

Growing evidence of ketamine's efficacy challenges traditional treatments, offering new hope for integrated 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
Scientific Research
Psilocybin for Depression: Compass Pathways Shares Phase 3 Results

Landmark study suggest a promising future for psychedelic-assisted mental health care.

Written by: Jason Najum
Mental States
Depression Explained: What’s Going On in Your Brain, and How to Heal

The causes, stages, and treatments of depression, plus new approaches that go beyond medication.

Written by: Clara Bennett

Editorial Picks

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
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
Ketamine vs Psilocybin vs MDMA in Therapy: Three Emerging Paths to Emotional Healing

Explore how ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA differ: each offers a unique approach to mental health,…

Written by: Clara Bennett
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.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
What Is Ibogaine and How Does It Work? From Plant to Powerful Therapy

Ibogaine therapy shows promise for addiction, depression, and PTSD — but safety concerns and legal…

Written by: Clara Bennett
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
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
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