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Electric headset for treating depression recommended as widespread treatment after NHS trial | UK News
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An electric headset for treating depression has been recommended as a more widespread treatment for depression after a successful NHS trial. But it’s not yet known what the long term benefits of the device are. An NHS trial has found that an innovative electric headset for treating depression is an effective way of reducing the…
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Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression – study | UK News
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Magic mushrooms have the potential to be an effective antidepressant, according to new research. Psilocybin – the active ingredient in magic mushrooms – has shown promise in reducing symptoms of depression after one or two doses, with few side effects and no signs of causing addiction. But past studies have not investigated things that might…
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‘Encouraging’ results in trial of psychedelic drug for treating depression | UK News
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A psychedelic drug which causes half-an-hour trips has shown some success in treating depression, early trial results suggest. Early evidence from a small trial suggests the powerful pharmaceutical-grade hallucinogenic – known as intravenous DMT, or SPL026 – could improve symptoms of moderate to severe depression when used in conjunction with therapy. According to un-peer reviewed…
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NHS treating hundreds of children as young as 13 for gaming disorders | Science & Tech News
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Hundreds of children are being treated for video game disorders by the NHS, including some who have been driven to attack their own family. New figures reveal that 745 people have been referred to the National Centre for Gaming Disorders since it opened in October 2019, the only clinic of its kind in the UK.…