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Scientists reviewed 169 clinical trials and found solid proof that professional counseling effectively helps people work through the loss of a loved one. The findings offer hope to millions navigating one of life's hardest experiences.
A revolutionary brain stimulation therapy helped 85% of combat veterans dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for hundreds of thousands of service members still struggling years after deployment.
Researchers in San Antonio have successfully treated combat PTSD in 85% of patients using magnetic brain stimulation alongside therapy. The breakthrough offers hope to millions of veterans and active-duty service members living with severe trauma.
A groundbreaking app-based therapy is helping adults with ADHD see real improvements in just three months, offering hope to millions struggling to find treatment. The digital program works as well as traditional therapy but fits into your pocket.
Five years after taking psilocybin mushrooms with therapy, two-thirds of depression patients remain in complete remission. Even those still struggling report their depression feels far more manageable than before treatment.
When 83,000 Namibians lost access to dental care overnight, the government opened every public clinic door. Now patients have a safety net while regulators work to fix the payment system.
Under a Hong Kong overpass, elderly women perform an ancient ritual that helps people let go of grudges by hitting paper with shoes. New research shows this quirky tradition delivers real therapeutic benefits for just $13.
A Colorado woman battling stage III uterine cancer joined a groundbreaking study combining psilocybin with therapy to treat anxiety and depression. The results transformed how she lives with her diagnosis.
A groundbreaking trial in the UK found that a single dose of DMT paired with therapy rapidly reduced depression symptoms in patients, with improvements lasting at least three months. Nearly half the participants achieved remission, opening new hope for faster, more accessible mental health treatment.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, helped people with obesity reduce heavy drinking days by 41% in a groundbreaking six-month trial. This marks the first randomized study testing GLP-1 drugs for alcohol use disorder treatment.
A new app-based therapy called mylovia is giving women struggling with sexual dysfunction real relief—without the need for a specialist appointment. The randomized trial of 252 women showed results as effective as face-to-face therapy.
Veterans Affairs researchers just announced three breakthrough treatments that are already helping people recover from stroke, chronic pain, and PTSD. The best part? Each therapy showed lasting improvements months after treatment ended.
Eight EU nations have already banned harmful conversion practices targeting LGBTIQ+ people, and now the European Commission is calling on the remaining 19 countries to follow their lead. Nearly a quarter of LGBTIQ+ citizens in the EU have faced these debunked treatments, but momentum is building toward ending them for good.
Maurizio started therapy at 70 for lifelong migraines and discovered something far more valuable than a cure. Growing evidence shows older adults benefit just as much from therapy as younger people, yet only 4% are getting help.
After 100+ doctor visits over three decades, a man's mysterious pelvic pain was finally diagnosed when one gastroenterologist asked about his travel history. A parasite from an African lake had been hiding in his body since age 19.
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.
Scientists at UC Irvine found a way to predict which antidepressants will work best for individual patients using brain imaging and behavioral tests. The approach increased treatment success rates by 67 percent compared to traditional trial and error methods.
After years of misdiagnosis and failed treatments, a Canadian woman's mysterious voices finally made sense when doctors discovered her significant hearing loss. Her case is now helping doctors understand when hearing voices doesn't mean psychosis.
Australia just became the first country to legalize prescription psychedelic therapy for PTSD and depression, and clinics are already opening in four major cities. More than 2.5 million Australians living with these conditions now have access to breakthrough treatments showing lasting results.
A 55-year-old former homeless drug user in Rio de Janeiro overcame cocaine addiction, found stable employment, and bought her own house within a year thanks to an innovative recovery program. The city's network of 24/7 psychosocial care centers is transforming lives by combining healthcare, housing support, and job opportunities.