Tag: Mental health
How Technology Is Revolutionizing Mental Health Treatment
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...
The Impact of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: Challenges and Progress
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...
Learned Optimism: A Powerful Tool for Managing Anxiety, Depression, and More
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...
Empowering Lizzo’s Response to Anti-Fat Twitter Comments
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...
Psychedelic Medicine: Navigating ‘Plan B’ with Insights from Reproductive Health
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...
FDA Requests Further Research before Approving MDMA Therapy
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...
Dealing with Anti-Fat Twitter Comments: Lizzo’s Response
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...