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The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says

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February 14, 2023

Los Angeles Times By Lindsey Tanner Feb. 13, 2023 The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. Sexual violence, suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior and other mental health woes affected many teens regardless...   read more


I tried ketamine to treat my depression. It was terrifying.

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February 14, 2023

The Washington Post By Steven Petrow February 12, 2023 The psychedelic therapy is said to help many people, but some like me have scary experiences My ears perked up in recent months when I began to hear the buzz about ketamine, the anesthetic and hallucinogenic drug that has found a new market as an antidepressant. Numerous...   read more


Some pharmacies in Mexico passing off fentanyl, meth as legitimate pharmaceuticals

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February 12, 2023

Los Angeles Times By Keri Blakinger, Connor Sheets Feb. 2, 2023 CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico —   If you walk down the right side street, the offers are plentiful, even in broad daylight. Young men in plain T-shirts draw near and call out their wares: Pills. Cocaine. Guns. But if you wave them away and go just...   read more


What We Know About Treating Extreme Grief With Psychedelics

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February 12, 2023

The New York Times By Dana G. Smith Jan. 10, 2023 In his new memoir, Prince Harry talks about taking psychedelics to deal with the ongoing pain over the death of his mother. Here’s what we know and don’t know about their effectiveness. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been remarkably transparent about their psychological...   read more


How Delta-8 THC Works, and Why Experts Are Worried About It

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February 12, 2023

The New York Times By Dana G. Smith July 1, 2022 This popular cannabis product claims to be milder than regular marijuana. But is it legal? And is it safe? Over the past few years, you may have seen headlines about a drug called delta-8. Google searches for the term grew by more than 850 percent in...   read more


I Edited Mental Illness Out of My College Applications. I’m Not Alone.

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February 12, 2023

The New York Times By Emi Nietfeld Dec. 31, 2022 Ms. Nietfeld is the author of a memoir, “Acceptance.” When I applied to college in the 2009-10 school year, I wasn’t worried about my grades or extracurriculars. Instead, I agonized over a dilemma that’s familiar to more students than ever as the Common Application deadline...   read more


California Plans Deny Mental Health Claims Despite New Law

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February 12, 2023

Bloomberg Law By Tiffany Stecker Dec. 21, 2022 More than two years after California passed a law to require more comprehensive mental health coverage, health insurance companies still appear to regularly deny claims for medically necessary treatment, a survey of state data shows. California regulators reversed 65% of contested claims for mental health coverage in...   read more


Spread of Catholic hospitals limits reproductive care across the U.S.

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February 12, 2023

The Washington Post By Frances Stead Sellers and Meena Venkataramanan October 10, 2022 Religious doctrine restricts access to abortion and birth control and limits treatment options for miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies The Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion is revealingthe growing influence of Catholic health systems and their restrictions on reproductive services including birth control and...   read more


Why do people like being tipsy? Here’s how alcohol affects the brain.

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February 12, 2023

The Washington Post By Richard Sima December 29, 2022 The buzz produced by alcohol comes from a cocktail of pharmacology and social ingredients, research shows Alcohol is one of the most-used drugs in the world. Millions of people enjoy the tipsy feeling it produces, especially in social gatherings where a little booze seems to make...   read more


Suicidal thoughts are often hidden. Here’s how to talk about it.

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December 21, 2022

The Washington Post By Stacey Freedenthal December 17, 2022 Dancer and ‘Ellen’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s death has opened more conversations about suicide In Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s final Instagram video, a Christmas tree twinkles with white lights as the famous dancer and “Ellen” DJ fluidly bounces to an upbeat song. As he and his wife, Allison...   read more