27 stories tagged #PTSD

  1. 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.

    18h ago 1 min read
  2. 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.

    2d ago 1 min read
  3. 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. New Nova Scotia Treatment Center Aims to Heal First Responders
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    New 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Estrogen in Both Sexes' Brains Shapes Trauma Response, Study Suggests
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    Estrogen 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for Veterans
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    Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for Veterans

    President Trump signs order to expedite access to psychedelic-assisted treatments for veterans with PTSD, depression, and suicide risk.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Psychedelic Treatments Get More Positive Media Coverage Than Antidepressants
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    Psychedelic Treatments Get More Positive Media Coverage Than Antidepressants

    A new study analyzing 6,805 publications reveals media favors psychedelic treatments over antidepressants in sentiment and language.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. AI Amplifies Abuse Against Women Journalists, UN Report Warns
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    AI Amplifies Abuse Against Women Journalists, UN Report Warns

    A UN Women report reveals online violence targeting women is more sophisticated and damaging in the AI era, fueling self-censorship and mental health crises.

    last mo. 2 min read