psychiatry

Psychedelics Are Showing Real Promise for Treating Mental Disorders

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller

These substances are making their way into the heart of the psychology establishment.

fMRI Brain scan better than polygraph test in spotting lies

Posted in Science on 12th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

When someone is lying, areas of the brain linked to decision-making are activated, which lights up on an fMRI scan for experts to see.

Mental health crisis in the UK

Posted in Medicine on 12th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Depression was the most common mental illness experienced.

Neurons grown from stem cells in a dish reveal clues about autism

Posted in Science on 11th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Neurons grown from stem cells in a dish reveal clues about autism.

Research finds a link between air pollution and mental disorders in young people

Posted in Medicine on 7th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

While not proving a cause, results show a link between levels of air pollution and amounts of psychiatric medications being dispensed.