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Woman put on life support for eight days thanks to vaping

Doctors warned Amanda's family she may be in intensive care for three months. She now suffers PTSD

Wales Online · Feb 6, 2023

World-first: Magic mushrooms and ecstasy get the thumbs up for clinical use

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of magic mushrooms and ecstasy for mental health treatment.

The New Daily · Feb 5, 2023

TGA psychedelics decision met with relief, cautious optimism and 'serious reservations'

Advocates welcome a surprise decision from Australia's drug regulator to approve two psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, but some clinicians are concerned the decision may be premature.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Scottish mum’s warning as predator who attacked three girls is released from jail

The mum said she is “disgusted” at Hanratty’s release and the fact none of his victims knows where he is. She added: “My daughter suffers from PTSD and has flashbacks.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

I covered murder-suicides, and learned how journalists were vulnerable to trauma

It never really dawned on me how vulnerable journalists were to trauma until I took a job as an investigative reporter. I spent most of 2021 and 2022 verifying, analyzing and writing stories about murder-suicides.

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023

Nothing helped my depression. Then I joined a ketamine study

Nancy Brier suffered all her life from treatment-resistant depression. Then she heard of ketamine therapy. As a 55-year-old mother who’d never even inhaled helium, she was reticent — but decided she had everything to gain and little to lose

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Scots teen left with PTSD may never walk the same again after Fife hit-and-run

Alex Watson was hit by a car on Den Walk in Methil, Fife, at around 12.15am on Saturday January 14.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

Yet another community is stricken with grief in the wake of the horrific shooting at Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 21, 2023, that left 11 people dead and 9 more wounded. Families and friends of the victims, as well as those who were injured, are no doubt gripped with grief,…

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2023

'I was out of the country and I'm not physically capable - but a rape allegation is ruining my life'

An ex-military cop has spoken out over a false accusation

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

'My daughter was bullied until she got PTSD - but school have learnt nothing'

Bullying complaint emerges after Ofsted report deeming school 'requires improvement'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 13, 2023