Tripping into treatment: The psychedelics renaissance
Jasmin Patel discusses how psychedelics work, and how they might solve the current lack of effective treatments for mental health disorders.
Jasmin Patel discusses how psychedelics work, and how they might solve the current lack of effective treatments for mental health disorders.
Leah Fogarty reviews research into the intricate relationship between REM sleep and depression, and how it might lead to treatment.
Leah Fogarty reports on a new study that suggests brain waves known as gamma oscillations may be key to treating depression.
As mental health issues affect more and more postgraduate researchers, impostor syndrome remains an under-addressed issue, argues May Merino.
Emilia Schmid discusses the problem of burnout in academia, and what needs to be done to better support researchers.
The Oxford Scientist is starting a new series of Opinion pieces to discuss in depth some of the mental health challenges in academia.
More holistic and interdisciplinary attention is needed for microbiome research to live up to its hype, argues Isabel Williams.
Iza Basharat reviews what is known of the connection between the brain and nutrition—and particularly the microorganisms in our gut.
Megan Stoker reviews the current medical understanding of the enigmatic condition ME/CFS, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Tara Venkatesan discusses the complex link between tech and mental health, and how VR and AR technology can foster psychological connection.