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Is the Epidemic of Loneliness the Result of Time Online?

As the amount of time spent online crowds out other activities, young people around the world report an epidemic of loneliness.

The Failure to Extinguish Painful Memories

What’s the difference between pain and stress? Pain causes stress, but stress does not require pain.

Psychedelic Drugs Going Mainstream

Drug maker Eli Lilly recently purchased psychedelic drug manufacturer, AtaiBeckley, signaling a new interest in psychedelic drugs.

Behavioral Activation: Winston Churchill’s Treatment for Depression

Winston Churchill advocated for nonverbal hobbies, or behavioral activation, as a treatment for depression.

GLP-1 Drugs Found Effective Against Anxiety and Depression

A new study from Sweden shows that GLP-1 drugs dramatically reduce hospital care for depression and anxiety.

Anxiety: The Wellspring of All Addictions

We look for the source of anxiety in genetics, epigenetics, and lived experience, and its impact on substance use disorders and behavioral disorders.