mental health

Wendy Williams, the renowned talk show host, has been diagnosed with dementia, the same type that actor Bruce Willis is battling, as per a statement issued on her behalf, according to a report. What Happened: Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia....

In a bid to curb the rising drug crisis and homelessness, U.S. legislators are reportedly contemplating reversing a longstanding rule that bars Medicaid from funding substance abuse treatment in mental health facilities. This development emerges amid public outcry over visible drug use, escalating...

Studies and reports from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other research publications suggest that an estimated 20-30% of U.S. veterans may experience some form of mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety ranking high amongst conditions.  According the New England...

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against social media companies. Companies in the hot seat could include Meta (NASDAQ:META), which owns Facebook, as well as ByteDance‘s Tik Tok and Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP). What Happened: Meta and Google parent, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)...

In the evolving narrative of modern medicine, there's a new chapter being written by the pioneers at the helm of Mystic Ventures, where managing partner Jeremy Gardner is intently focused on the profound potential of psychedelics. The latest developments in this arena are not just about a...

In this episode of The Dales Report, we’re sitting down with Numinus Wellness CEO Payton Nyquvest for a psychedelic exclusive. Our topic of conversation with Payton today steers into the recent FDA warning and the dynamic world of off-label markets for new compounds. First up: The FDA made...

This article was originally published on Leafly and appears here with permission. A recent study found that when states adopt recreational cannabis laws, admissions for mental health treatment drop.  The study, published in the journal Health Economics, is notable given growing...

The 2023 Annual Global Issues Index recently released by Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SEMR) spotlights the most-searched societal concerns on Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) between January 2019 and June 2023. Co-authored with Columbia professor Jeremy Kagan, the study reveals trends across 35 countries from...

Marianne Williamson a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, says the federal government should “fully legalize” medical treatment with psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA as they have shown both “success in research” and “incredible promise to...

This article was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. Psychedelics have a long and complicated history with society. In the 1960s, they were seen as a symbol of peace, love, and freedom. But social and cultural conflicts led to them being demonized by the government...

As professional athletes continue to endorse psychedelic-assisted therapy, former Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey is taking it to the next level. He recently announced the building of a psilocybin-assisted therapy center in the state where voters approved the...

Published this July and funded by partners SABI Mind, MAPS PBC and Psygen, a Canadian survey of 2,384 participants showed that over 30% of Canadians use natural psychedelics for self-medicating purposes, yet few are closely followed by their healthcare providers (HCP)...

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner will not travel with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, on its upcoming two-game road trip in order to take the time to focus on her mental health, the team announced on Saturday. “The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission.  Are you wondering about the link between female health and cannabis? Cannabis has been used recreationally and medicinally for hundreds of years, but it is becoming more common with the relaxation of laws...

Recovery. When we use this word to mean “get better” (instead of “get back”), we can apply it to myriad experiences. We can recover from a physical injury; we may also recover from the loss of a loved one; or, as 20 million Americans may tell you, we can also...