32 stories tagged #PTSD

  1. Edmonton Psychologist Turns Birth Trauma Into National Advocacy Center
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    Edmonton 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.

    7h ago 1 min read
  2. 9/11 Responders' PTSD Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging
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    9/11 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Saskatchewan MP Proposes Legislation to Expand Psilocybin Therapy Access
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    Saskatchewan 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Alexithymia: The Hidden Condition Affecting Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
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    Alexithymia: 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Scars of War: Former Child Soldier Grapples with Trauma in Somalia
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    Scars 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Survivor’s suicide reveals hidden toll of Nova Scotia mass shooting
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    Survivor’s suicide reveals hidden toll of Nova Scotia mass shooting

    The mental health crisis from the Portapique tragedy deepens years after the rampage.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Nova Scotia Mass Shooting Survivor Dies by Suicide After Years of PTSD
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    Nova 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Psychedelics: A New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment
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    Psychedelics: 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read