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The Man Who Put His Money Behind Psychedelic Medicine
Tim Ferriss, the author of “The 4-Hour Workweek,” is behind a surge in funding for clinical research into psychedelic drugs.
Johns Hopkins Opens New Center for Psychedelic Research
The research center, with $17 million from donors, aims to give “psychedelic medicine” a long-sought foothold in the scientific establishment.
What Drives People to Mass Shootings?
There may be as many explanations as there are killers. But over the decades, scientists have seen some patterns emerge.
Were U.S. Diplomats Attacked in Cuba? Brain Study Deepens Mystery
“Something happened to the brain” of diplomats who reported odd ailments, brain-imaging study suggests. But the cause is still unclear.
Francine Shapiro, Developer of Eye-Movement Therapy, Dies at 71
Dr. Shapiro’s technique for dealing with trauma was initially met with some skepticism. But it has attracted devotees worldwide.
‘It’s Gigantic’: A New Way to Gauge the Chances for Unresponsive Patients
Researchers have found a way to detect “covert consciousness” that could aid the recovery of people with severe brain injuries.
California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress
The state is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make mental health services more available. Promises abound, and so do potential problems.
‘Screen Time’ Is Over
The phrase can’t remotely capture our ever-shifting digital experience, social scientists say. Say hello to the “screenome.”
Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Struggle
Marsha M. Linehan works with seriously suicidal people, having faced the same struggles when she was younger.
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini, a Revolutionary in the Study of the Brain, Dies at 103
By studying chicken embryos in the bedroom of her house in Turin, Italy, Dr. Levi-Montalcini discovered how embryo cells built a latticework of intricate connections.
The Fame Motive
Psychologists are discovering what propels people who seek fame above all else.
Long-Awaited Medical Study Questions the Power of Prayer
Prayers by strangers had no effect on the recovery of people who were undergoing heart surgery, a large study has found.
With George H.W. Bush Hospitalized, the World Wonders: Is It a Broken Heart?
Failing health after sudden grief — especially the loss of a spouse — has been reported by medical researchers. But it seems to be statistically quite rare, experts said.
Antidepressants and Withdrawal: Readers Tell Their Stories
Nearly 9,000 readers wrote to The Times to talk about their use of antidepressants. Here’s what we learned.
In Men, 'Trigger-Happy' May Be a Hormonal Impulse
Handling a gun stirs a hormonal reaction in men that primes them for aggression, new research suggests.
Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit
Long-term use of the medications is surging in the United States, according to an analysis by The Times. One reason: withdrawal symptoms that make it difficult to stop.
Columbia Removes Thomas Jessell, Renowned Neuroscientist, From His Posts
University officials said the scientist violated Columbia’s “policies and values,” but did not describe the infractions.
Bring Back the Asylums? Critics Fear a New Wave of Abuse
There are far too few psychiatric beds in the United States, researchers agree. But debate rages over what to do with those who require long-term care.
Opening Mental Hospitals Unlikely to Prevent Mass Shootings, Experts Say
Spree killers may be angry and troubled, but few have shown symptoms that would have landed them in mental hospitals.
The First Step Toward a Personal Memory Maker?
Electric pulses to the brain help subjects store memory, scientists have found. But the road to perfecting recall remains daunting.