Emerging therapies
Psychedelic-assisted therapy
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If you want psychedelic healing, your ego may need to die
What do we know about the role of ‘ego death’ and other transformative experiences in psychedelic therapies?
by Natasha Mason, Athena Demertzi & Johannes G Ramaekers
Emerging therapies
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A personalised alternative to antidepressants is on the way
A form of personalised, at-home, brain-based treatment for depression is getting close – but is psychiatry ready for it?
by Paul Fitzgerald
Emerging therapies
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How to know if hypnosis is for you
Even experts can be confused about clinical hypnosis. So here’s all you need to help decide if you might benefit from it
by Eric Spiegel
Depression
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Why the ketamine revolution is stalling – and how to save it
Used with psychotherapy, ketamine can provide safe and effective treatment for depression when other treatments have failed
by Bita Moghaddam
Emerging therapies
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Why placebo pills work even when you know they’re a placebo
New evidence of the power of the placebo effect – even without any deception – is raising important questions for medicine
by Darwin A Guevarra & Kari A Leibowitz
Emerging therapies
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How to get to know all (the parts) of you
An emerging form of psychotherapy offers some surprising ways to think about who you are and work towards self-acceptance
by Derek Scott
Brain interventions
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These are truly exciting times for the science of brain zapping
Yes, there’s been hype, but electrical brain stimulation is a genuine technique, and the science behind it is improving
by Hannah Filmer
Emerging therapies
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Telephone therapy is convenient and it works. Let’s use it more
You don’t need to see a therapist face to face: telephone therapy is convenient and it works. We should use it more often
by Dean McMillan, Penny Bee, Nicky Lidbetter & Beatrice Lukoseviciute
Emerging therapies
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How to choose a mental health app
Of the thousands of apps, many are poor quality – but there are a few gems you can trust. Follow these steps to find them
by Margaret Emerson & John Torous