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What is a ketamine therapy session like? A Philly-based therapist explains her process

PHILADELPHIA — Jess Jones, a licensed clinical social worker, treats a number of patients with ketamine-assisted therapy — where clients take ketamine, prescribed by a psychiatrist, in a series of sessions to treat severe depression or other serious mental health issues.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 25, 2022

Treating mental illness with electricity marries old ideas with modern tech and understanding of the brain – podcast

Mental illnesses such as obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and addiction are notoriously hard to treat and often don’t respond to drugs. But a new wave of treatments that stimulate the brain with electricity are showing promise on patients and in clinical trials. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast,…

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022

Psychedelic mushrooms expand Jamaica tourism beyond sunshine and reggae

A new group of Jamaican resorts is promoting tourism that offers mystical experiences and stress relief through "magic mushrooms," as the Caribbean nation seeks to develop a niche industry in natural psychedelics.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Edinburgh student was left crippled by anxiety after living perfect life 'on paper'

Elliot has taken on the challenge to not only raise money for Movember but to also raise awareness about how mental health can impact young men and to encourage more to open up.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 20, 2022

Seasonal Depression: Signs to look out for and things that may help

Many people find their mood naturally dips during the darker months

Belfast Live · Nov 20, 2022

Ice Poseidon battled depression after quitting streaming before boxing debut

At one point Paul Denino, known to fans as Ice Poseidon, was the fastest growing streamer on the internet - but he gave up entirely for a year before returning ahead of his first boxing fight

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Ken Griffin warns U.S. faces ‘immediate Great Depression’ if China seizes Taiwan’s semiconductor industry

The Citadel CEO worries U.S. restrictions on selling advanced computer chips to China could make invading Taiwan more tempting to Beijing.

Fortune · Nov 18, 2022

Doctors often miss depression symptoms for certain groups – a routine screening policy for all adult primary care patients could significantly reduce the gap

Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a person’s quality of life. In 2020, more than 21 million adults in the U.S. reported having at least one major depressive episode in the previous year. Depression symptoms increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now affect nearly 1…

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

'West Wing' cast urges struggling Americans to seek help

As more Americans struggle with depression and anxiety, the cast of “The West Wing” teamed up with the Biden administration on Thursday to share a simple message: you are not alone

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Mental crises excluded from some state abortion exemptions

Abortion bans in several states allow exemptions for life-threatening health emergencies, but they say mental health crises don't count

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022