Emerging therapies
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Emerging therapies
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Could dreams during anaesthesia help to heal life’s trauma?
Scientists are studying the dreamlike states produced by anaesthesia – and their potential benefits for people with PTSD
by Shayla Love
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Emerging therapies
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Could that tingle down the spine be a way to rediscover joy?
In new research, scientists have looked into the potential benefits of giving people with depression the aesthetic chills
by Shayla Love
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Emerging therapies
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How to look after your emotional health
Find out which of your emotional needs you’ve been neglecting and use tips from human givens therapy to address them
by Denise Winn
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Emerging therapies
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The reason little noises drive you mad is about more than sounds
Fascinating research into ‘misophonia’ – an intolerance to specific sounds – is revealing an important role for context
by Nathaniel Scharping
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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
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Emerging therapies
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How to use cooking as a form of therapy
No matter your culinary skills, spend some reflective time in the kitchen to nourish and renew your sense of self
by Charlotte Hastings
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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
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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
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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