What does new neuroimmune research suggest about rapid antidepressant response, and what does it not yet prove? TLDR: •New research suggests shared immune-to-brain signals may matter. •Ketamine and some serotonergic psychedelics start at different receptors. •Yet their later pathways may overlap in some ways. •In...
Psilocybin may link with short-term gains in some groups. These gains involve attention and flexible thinking. The review did not show a sure benefit for all. The studies were small, early, and uneven. (1, 2) Psilocybin is a compound found in some mushrooms. Cognitive flexibility...
Watching a loved one change due to dementia is heartbreaking. Seeing the rest of the family struggling to hold it together makes it even worse. Whether you’re a direct caregiver or a small part of a larger support system, your mental health matters too. We’re...
What Do Researchers Mean by an “Immersive” DMT Experience? An immersive DMT experience is a strongly absorbing altered state in which a person may feel transported into vivid scenes, sounds, bodily sensations, or emotional states. Researchers use this term to describe a reported experience, not...