The lull in a long-term relationship can present itself in a myriad of ways. Sometimes losing the spark looks like scrolling at the dinner table instead of engaging with one another. Other times it means sleeping in separate rooms for month. It’s unlikely that two people can partner for years and years and not experience … Read more
WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental health conditions. Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics said the FDA notified the company that its drug “could not be … Read more
NEW YORK — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. In an unannounced appearance at a New York psychedelic conference, the VA’s Dr. Shereef Elnahal said his agency was ready … Read more
Theodoric Chew, 28, co-founded mental health startup Intellect in 2019. Theodoric Chew suffers from panic attacks and an anxiety disorder. But, he’s never allowed it to stop him — in fact, it’s inspired him to help others struggling with the same. Today, he is the 28-year-old CEO and co-founder of mental health startup, Intellect, that’s … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Certain psychotherapy and counselling services in Canada are now exempt from sales tax collection in an attempt to make mental health care more affordable for Canadians. The Canada Revenue Agency said in a news release on Monday that certain psychotherapists and counselling therapists are no longer required … Read more
HARARE, Zimbabwe — After her son, the family’s shining light and only breadwinner, was arrested last year, Tambudzai Tembo went into meltdown. In Zimbabwe, where clinical mental health services are scarce, her chances of getting professional help were next to zero. She contemplated suicide. “I didn’t want to live anymore. People who saw me would … Read more
NEW YORK — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as “dating app burnout.” That was the case for Marilyn Espitia, a … Read more
WASHINGTON — A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD was roundly criticized Tuesday — a potentially major setback to psychedelic advocates who hope to win a landmark federal approval and bring the banned drugs into the medical mainstream. The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug … Read more
WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators are questioning the safety and evidence behind the first bid to use MDMA, the mind-altering club drug, as a treatment for PTSD, part of a decadeslong effort by advocates to move psychedelic drugs into the medical mainstream. The Food and Drug Administration posted its initial review of the drug Friday, … Read more
In their quest to discover what makes love last, clinical psychologists and researchers John and Julie Gottman interviewed more than 3,000 couples and followed some for as long as 20 years. They have also studied more than 40,000 couples who are about to begin couples therapy. Of course, there is no formula for a long … Read more
