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A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Israel's high-tech leaders gathered at Jerusalem's Tower of David to raise funds for HaGal Sheli, a nonprofit using surfing to help war trauma survivors heal. Since October 7, 2023, demand for mental health services has surged among hostages, attack survivors, and security forces.
Israel's tech industry rallied behind HaGal Sheli, a surf therapy organization treating war trauma victims. The Jerusalem benefit event will fund expanded programs using the ocean as a healing tool for hostages, survivors, and soldiers.
Volunteer therapy dogs are making rounds at WellSpan hospitals, bringing comfort and smiles to patients, families, and healthcare workers during their toughest days. One patient who hadn't spoken in five years after a car accident tried to talk when a therapy dog laid its head on her shoulder.
A therapist noticed runners open up more easily while moving, sparking a growing trend in outdoor therapy sessions. Walk-and-talk therapy combines mental health support with the proven benefits of nature and exercise.
An annual surf event in Atlantic City helps children with disabilities catch waves, continuing the legacy of a boy who loved the ocean. Heart of Surfing brings volunteers together to ensure everyone can experience the joy of surfing.
In a Dakar fishing village, girls who dropped out of school are catching waves and returning to education through a unique surf academy. The deal is simple: if you want to surf, you must study.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
A breakthrough cancer treatment delivers radiation with pinpoint accuracy, sparing healthy tissue while attacking tumors. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is leading research that could transform how millions receive radiation therapy.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
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.
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.
Single-session therapy is helping people tackle mental health challenges in just 60 minutes, offering an accessible alternative when traditional therapy feels out of reach. Research across 415 clinical trials shows it works for depression, anxiety, and more.
Volunteers spent a day transforming Triple E Ranch in Haubstadt, Indiana, where veterans and rescued wild mustangs heal together through an innovative therapy program. The improvements ensure both horses and heroes can continue their journey toward recovery in safe, accessible spaces.
A groundbreaking UK trial used CAR T-cell therapy, originally designed for cancer, to send five lupus patients into remission within three months. One patient who couldn't walk without pain just two years ago recently went Alpine skiing for the first time.
A psychiatric hospital near Paris brings patients to a wooded farm sanctuary every Friday for therapy sessions with gentle donkeys, producing remarkable improvements in anxiety and mood. The program's success has organizers pushing for formal research to expand donkey therapy nationwide.
A groundbreaking study from Drexel University shows that 66% of nonverbal autistic children develop spoken language through consistent speech therapy. The key isn't intensity but duration, with better outcomes seen in children who attend therapy for six months to two years.
A groundbreaking study of over 21,000 women found that estrogen-only hormone therapy was associated with significantly fewer signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. Women who used the therapy had 39% lower odds of developing dementia and showed dramatically fewer brain changes linked to the disease.
A groundbreaking quality certification for cutting-edge immune cell therapies just passed its first inspection, opening the door for safer treatment expansion beyond cancer into autoimmune diseases. The framework ensures patients receive consistent, high-quality care as these life-changing therapies reach more people.
Children born completely deaf are hearing whispers for the first time thanks to an experimental gene therapy that has shown remarkable success in the largest study of its kind. The treatment could become the first FDA-approved gene therapy for deafness within months.
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