PTSD
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MDMA Is Off the Table, So What’s Next for PTSD?
Newer options vary from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate to transcranial magnetic stimulation.
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An Rx for Burnout, Grief, and Illness: Dance
Studies find dance could reduce depression and improve emotional well-being better than any other type of exercise.
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FDA Rejects MDMA-AT for PTSD, but Lykos, Others, Vow to Push on
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision not to approve midomafetamine-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD...
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PTSD Needs a New Name, Experts Say — Here’s Why
Because of stigma, many people with PTSD — especially those in the military — don’t get help.
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How Clinicians Can Help Patients Navigate Psychedelics/Microdosing
Responding to patient inquiries about microdosing can be complicated, and clinicians must provide counsel on issues of legality and therapeutic...
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More Evidence PTSD Tied to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk
Older veterans with PTSD are at increased risk for OSA, study finds.
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PTSD Rates Soar Among College Students
Posttraumatic stress disorder rates among college students more than doubled between 2017 and 2022.
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The DEA Plans to Reschedule Marijuana: What Happens Next?
Following 2023 FDA information that legitimized marijuana as a medical treatment, DEA moves to lower its scheduling.
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Survey Finds Mental Health Issues Increased After Cosmetic Procedure Complications
"Almost half of respondents -- 46% -- reported thinking about their complication for more than 3 hours a day," said study author, Taryn Murray, MD...
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Dogs Able to Sniff Out PTSD, Other Trauma, in Human Breath
Proof-of-concept study finds service dogs can detect VOCs related to stress in breath with high accuracy.
Commentary
Why We Need to Know About Our Patients’ History of Trauma
Childhood trauma increases risk for chronic conditions; patients’ trauma history should be part of chronic illness evaluation.