Mental Health

To help teens battle their smartphone addiction, South Korea's government now funds more than a dozen detox camps every year.

Put Down the Phone

They're taking a 12-day breather from their phones. 

Phone-Addicted Teens Are Now Enrolling in Detox Camps

To help her deal with depression, Sofia Barrett-Ibarria hired a dominatrix life coach — and she's not the only one seeking out dommes for that purpose.

Yes, Mistress

"I wanted motivation, advice, and accountability from a woman who spanks grown men for a living."

New Mental Health Trend: Ditching the Therapist for a Dominatrix

This Silicon-Valley based psychiatrist wants people to take a break from over-stimulation through "dopamine hacking." Some have already taken it too far.

Silicon Highs and Valleys

Unsurprisingly, some are already taking this concept to a bizarre extreme.

Silicon Valley's Nutty New Health Craze: "Dopamine Hacking"

After a week away from Facebook, undergrads felt better and made healthier choices. But they were also eager to sign on again.

Forced Unplugging

It also means you'll probably read less news.

A Week Break From Facebook Can Make You Less Depressed

Researchers have found a way to coax the bacteria E. coli to produce psilocybin as a byproduct, potentially opening the door to mass production.

Beneficial Bacteria

We need a way to mass produce this promising psychedelic compound. This could be it.

Researchers Gene-Hacked E. Coli to Produce Psilocybin

An increasing number of children in the UK are being treated by healthcare professionals for "eco-anxiety," a growing sense of fear over climate change.

Doom and Gloom

“The fear is of environmental doom — that we’re all going to die.”

Shrinks Are Treating Climate-Traumatized Kids For "Eco-Anxiety"

Scientists determined which personality traits and other factors are most closely associated with internet gaming disorder.

Gaming Studies

New research identified some predictors of internet gaming disorder.

Neurotic, Introverted Men Have a Higher Risk of Gaming Addiction

Johns Hopkins announced a new privately-funded research center to develop psychedelics-based medical treatments for conditions like depression and PTSD.

It's For Science!

Johns Hopkins doctors will pursue treatments for conditions like PTSD.

The First Center for Psychedelics Research is Opening in the US

A first-of-its-kind study will test the ability of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms," to treat chronic anorexia nervosa.

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