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A new AI platform called Lucy is solving a critical shortage in psychedelic therapy by training facilitators using real-world data from thousands of support calls. Built from a database of actual psychedelic experiences, Lucy helps prepare therapists for the emotional challenges of guiding patients through breakthrough mental health treatments.
A college student who struggled with undiagnosed ADHD built an app that helps thousands tackle one of the condition's biggest challenges. VibeCheckList uses mood-based suggestions to help people finally start those tasks they've been avoiding.
A baseball cap that activates a tiny brain implant just won FDA approval for its first human trial. For people with treatment-resistant depression, this could transform morning routines into moments of healing.
Researchers engineered a single tobacco plant to produce five therapeutic psychedelic compounds, creating a sustainable alternative to harvesting endangered toads and mushrooms. This biological factory could revolutionize mental health treatment access.
Scientists engineered a new version of the psychedelic compound from magic mushrooms that fights depression without causing hallucinations. Early tests in mice show the modified drug delivers brain benefits while dramatically reducing mind-altering effects.
Researchers in Madrid developed AI that identifies trauma in voices to help victims before tragedy strikes. The breakthrough could transform helplines and doctor visits into life-saving early warning systems.
Australia just released the world's first clinical guidelines for using MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD, giving hope to veterans and others who haven't found relief with traditional treatments. The gold-standard guidelines will help doctors safely offer this breakthrough treatment to people who need it most.
University of Cincinnati researchers developed an AI that can predict substance use disorder with up to 83% accuracy using just a simple picture rating task on a smartphone. The breakthrough could help patients get treatment faster by overcoming the biggest barrier: denial and stigma.
Four creative wellness projects at Elon University just scored funding to help students stress less, connect more, and feel at home on campus. From beginner weightlifting clinics to puppy yoga sessions, these student-led ideas are turning self-care into community care.
Dori Laub survived the Holocaust, then spent 40 years recording other survivors' stories and discovered something powerful: listening itself can heal. His pioneering work created the world's first video testimony archive and transformed how we help trauma survivors recover.