PTSD
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healthEdmonton Psychologist Turns Birth Trauma Into National Advocacy Center
Teela Tomassetti nearly died during childbirth, an experience that led her to found Canada's first Reproductive and Perinatal Trauma Centre to support others.
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health9/11 Responders' PTSD Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging
A new study finds that PTSD in World Trade Center first responders is associated with molecular changes linked to accelerated aging and increased chronic disease risk.
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healthSaskatchewan MP Proposes Legislation to Expand Psilocybin Therapy Access
A new Canadian bill seeks to bypass bureaucratic hurdles for psilocybin-assisted therapy, allowing direct prescriptions for PTSD and depression treatment.
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healthAlexithymia: The Hidden Condition Affecting Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
Alexithymia affects up to 10 percent of the population, causing difficulty in identifying emotions. This condition impacts relationships, decision-making, and overlaps with autism and PTSD.
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worldScars of War: Former Child Soldier Grapples with Trauma in Somalia
Yusuf Ali recounts his harrowing past as a child soldier in Mogadishu, highlighting the silent mental health crisis among former combatants.
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worldSurvivor’s suicide reveals hidden toll of Nova Scotia mass shooting
The mental health crisis from the Portapique tragedy deepens years after the rampage.
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worldNova Scotia Mass Shooting Survivor Dies by Suicide After Years of PTSD
Clinton Ellison, who found his brother dead during the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, died by suicide after struggling with PTSD.
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healthPsychedelics: A New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment
Psychedelic-assisted therapies show promise for treatment-resistant mental illness, with psilocybin leading trials as a potential FDA-approved treatment.