Mental health crisis

The psychedelic mushroom market is projected to more than double in size by 2031, growing from $1.5 billion in 2024 to an estimated $3.3 billion. A recent report by Persistence Market Research predicts a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% driven by increasing scientific research,...

As the U.S. celebrates Veterans Day, more and more war vets are seeking alternative treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the hope of finding relief. Among the most promising therapies is psychedelic-assisted therapy, which has demonstrated significant potential in helping...

The Cannabist Company has launched a donation drive through Veterans Day to benefit the Weed for Warriors Project (WFW), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting holistic care for veterans, including access to medical cannabis. This initiative spans 12 U.S. markets—California, Colorado, Delaware,...

In a significant step toward improving mental health care access, the Biden administration announced a final rule on Monday aimed at ensuring mental health and substance use disorder treatment is covered at the same level as physical health care in private insurance plans. As reported by CNN, the...