PTSD
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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.
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healthNew Nova Scotia Treatment Center Aims to Heal First Responders
A facility on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore offers specialized PTSD, trauma, and addiction care for first responders and veterans.
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healthEstrogen in Both Sexes' Brains Shapes Trauma Response, Study Suggests
New research reveals estrogen in the hippocampus may determine resilience to trauma, with high levels linked to worse memory issues and PTSD risk.