Research on psychedelic mushrooms, ecstasy as PTSD treatment shows positive results
MAPS is conducting research on using psychedelics as treatment for PTSD. So far, the results have been positive.
MAPS is conducting research on using psychedelics as treatment for PTSD. So far, the results have been positive.
'Toddlers and Tiaras' star Kailia Posey, 16, died by suicide: report
Kailia Posey's family said they are devastated by her death
Kailia Posey's family said they are devastated by her death
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
New holistic healing, psychedelic therapy center launches in Austin
The Within Clinic is set to open this week, offering help with everything from drug addition to PTSD to depression through psychedelic medicine and holistic healing.
The Within Clinic is set to open this week, offering help with everything from drug addition to PTSD to depression through psychedelic medicine and holistic healing.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
SWAT situation in South Austin ends with 1 person in custody
No further details about the incident have been released at this time, but police say the person involved was having a mental health episode.
No further details about the incident have been released at this time, but police say the person involved was having a mental health episode.
Thousands of 911 calls on track to be diverted from APD to mental health clinicians
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Buddy Check Day reminds Texas veterans to check in with other veterans
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
Will Smith's loved ones think he needs therapy, break from acting: sources
Despite their "embarrassment" over the situation, friends of Will Smith's have been "privately texting him and trying to be there for him," a source revealed.
Despite their "embarrassment" over the situation, friends of Will Smith's have been "privately texting him and trying to be there for him," a source revealed.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Austin City Council might allow first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Austin woman working to save lives through therapy, mental wellness
Diana Anzaldua has started a petition for leaders at the federal level to officially declare March as National Women’s Mental Health Month.
Diana Anzaldua has started a petition for leaders at the federal level to officially declare March as National Women’s Mental Health Month.
Austin City Council approves resolution for Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center
Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to present options on Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center, a victim-first solution to crime.
Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to present options on Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center, a victim-first solution to crime.