Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook
For veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety or substance use disorders, the question sounds simple: If a…
‘Gross negligence’ alleged at Iowa mental health facility
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) – Lora Smith clearly remembers June 15th, 2024. She was working at the Independence Mental…
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching research to determine whether psilocybin — the psychoactive ingredient in “magic…
Israeli startup looks to harness AI to decode the ‘language’ of the brain
If the brain is our most important organ, why do most brain disorders such as depression and post-traumatic…
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on…
Family says they tried to get man mental health help before alleged beating
Family says they tried to get man mental health help before alleged beating Kenneth Flagg’s family says they…
Trauma Therapy Reverses PTSD in Psychosis Patients
Summary: A new study reveals that individuals living with co-occurring psychosis and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can safely…
Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork
Shepherdess Walk mosaic © GWC / GNN Tucked away in the parks and alleyways of East London lies…
Woman Confesses Her PTSD to a Neighbor After a Loud Knock at the Door—Then Instantly Regrets Sharing Too Much
Shutterstock When someone has been through a traumatic experience, they may experience PTSD, and there may be certain…
Over half of soldiers treated in rehab centers have mental health issues, stats show
The Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Department said Monday it has treated some 22,000 wounded soldiers since October 7, 2023,…
Topeka’s SENT offers EMDR therapy to address trauma
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A traumatic experience can have a very real impact on your brain. It’s why…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
With Israel having one of the world’s highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per capita, a Health Ministry…