Tag: Mental health

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...

Identifying the Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adults: 29 Physical and Emotional Signs If you or someone you know grew up in a difficult home environment, it can be common for people to develop certain...

I’ve heard it a thousand times—maybe more. The whispered confession, the desperate Google search, the late-night scroll through self-loathing thoughts. "I hate myself." It’s a phrase that cuts deeper than any critique, a silent...

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...

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...

Steve Guttenberg Shares His Caregiving Journey Actor and writer Steve Guttenberg, best known for his roles in hit comedies like Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby, recently shared his experience as a...

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...

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...

Understanding ARFID: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Diana, a 27-year-old from Santa Barbara, California, faces a daily struggle that most of us take for granted – eating. For Diana, foods like bell peppers, mushrooms, and anything...

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...

Managing Finances with ADHD: Tips for Saving Money ADHD impacts an estimated 8 million adults in the US, often leading to challenges in managing finances. People with ADHD report higher levels of debt, impulse buying,...

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...