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A new once-monthly injection offers adults with schizophrenia an easier way to stay on medication without daily pills or post-shot monitoring. The FDA just approved WELTRUZA, potentially helping millions who struggle with daily medication routines.
A Virginia medical center just received over $600,000 to study whether psychedelic therapy could help people break free from cocaine addiction. Patients there will have access to treatment available at only a handful of facilities nationwide.
A soft wearable patch helped people fall into deep REM sleep nearly an hour faster and stay there longer, without medication or surgery. The breakthrough could help millions struggling with sleep disorders, PTSD, and depression.
New machine learning tool discovered that diagnosis codes miss three-quarters of veterans' self-harm history documented in medical records. The breakthrough could help health systems better plan mental health services for those who need them most.
A groundbreaking treatment that could prevent PTSD before it takes hold just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. The FDA has approved human trials for RST-101, a drug designed to stop trauma from becoming chronic psychological distress.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
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.