Tag: Mental health

I stand before my bathroom mirror, trying to calm my breathing. It's the morning after the election, and I just found out the results an hour ago. I've rushed through my morning routine, feeling...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are common conditions that many people can recover from, but the stigma surrounding them can make it difficult for individuals to seek treatment. In fact, in 2023, around 16% of...

In recent years, the mental health sector has experienced a transformative shift due to advancements in technology. From AI-driven diagnostic tools to virtual therapy sessions, the integration of technology in mental health treatment is...

A tough weekend for those supporting MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. First, the FDA rejects a treatment from Lykos Therapeutics. Now a journal is retracting three MDMA papers due to data integrity issues. In contrast, a nasal...

Optimism and pessimism are two ways people view the world and their experiences. For those with a pessimistic mindset, it may be natural to expect the worst and talk down to themselves. However, there...

Pop star Lizzo has once again taken to Twitter to address the ongoing issue of receiving negative comments about her body. In a series of private tweets, she expressed her frustration with the constant...

The Food and Drug Administration’s decision not to approve Lykos Therapeutics’ application for MDMA (a psychedelic drug known on the street as Ecstasy or molly) plus therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder comes as no...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently declined to approve MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), citing insufficient data to support its use. The FDA requested additional clinical trials to...

Pop star Lizzo has once again addressed the negative and hurtful comments she constantly receives about her body on social media. In a series of now-private tweets, Lizzo expressed her frustration with the ongoing...