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The second blog in the series about schizophrenia, tells the story of a young woman whose life took an unforeseen turn when she began experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia.

Join us as we delve into the world of schizophrenia and gain a deeper understanding of how it affects lives. Whether you or someone you know has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, or you simply want to learn more about this condition, this series is for you.

Welcome to our Blog Series about Schizophrenia! Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, many people still hold misconceptions about schizophrenia and the people who live with it.

This series of blogs explores the realities of schizophrenia, dispelling common myths, and providing information and resources to those who need it. Whether you or someone you know has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, or you simply want to learn more about this condition, this series is for you.

Psychedelics have been used for centuries in spiritual and medicinal settings, but only recently have they begun to gain acceptance in the scientific community. Research on psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA is expanding rapidly, with promising findings in treatments for mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, to name a few. 

Clinical studies found psychedelic drugs such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) may be effective at reducing symptoms of anxiety, learn the facts.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) or Depression is often described as having a loss of interest in daily activities and feeling hopeless. As discussed in our previous blog with Dr. Kakar, A Board Certified Psychiatrist Shares Surprising Facts About Depression, while those are common symptoms, depression varies by every individual. Depression varies by treatments, triggers, and the impact of MDD on a person’s life. In this blog, we’re unpacking those differences and sharing patients’ insights on clinical trials. 

Depression is often thought of as feeling sad. While sadness is a symptom, depression is more complex than people may realize. In an interview with Segal Trials’ Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director, Dr. Rishi Kakar, MD unpacked the interconnected causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression. In brief, “When you know someone with depression, you only know one depression,” Dr. Kakar stated. Below are the top facts and statistics Dr. Kakar shared about depression that may surprise you.