MD Anderson: Immune System Provides Biological Blueprint for Treating Cancer-Related Depression with Psychedelics
By Deborah Borfitz Since the brain and body are inexorably connected and seem to modulate each other, it follows that the best way to help cancer patients suffering from depression...
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KAIST Launches New Platform for Mental Health Support
By Integrative Health Staff Earlier this month, KAIST announced the official launch of the KAIST Mind Care & Growth Center (KMCG), a novel integrated platform that enhances mental health support...
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Keto Diet Could Be an Effective Treatment for Anorexia
By Irene Yeh Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness characterized by extreme food restriction, self-starving, significant weight loss, fear of gaining weight, and body dissatisfaction. Even after restoring weight, patients...
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Boston Children’s Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College, More Receive Award for International Autism Research Project
By Integrative Practitioner Staff Last week, Boston Children’s Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, Children’s...
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University Hospitals Receive PCORI Grant for Complex Psychiatric Disorders Treatment and Access
By Integrative Practitioner Staff University Hospitals in Cleveland has secured $1 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). PCORI is a nonprofit organization that funds and supports patient-centered comparative effectiveness research...
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Higher-Intensity Exercise Linked to Lower Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
By Irene Yeh Physical activity usually correlates with improved depression and anxiety symptoms. However, it isn’t just the frequency of exercise but the intensity level, as well. “From a mental health perspective, the intensity...
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Creative Arts Support Improvements in Trauma Recovery
By Irene Yeh Creative arts and activities are associated with improvements in psychological and physical health, as well as social connections. There have been reports of reduced post-traumatic stress disorder and...
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Are Psychedelics More Effective Than Antidepressants?
By Irene Yeh Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) has gained a reputation as being more effective than traditional antidepressants (TAD) for treating depression, particularly for patients who have not responded well to...
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