MDMA

A new path to emotional processing

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MDMA’s empathogenic effects have made it a breakthrough in trauma therapy. We examine its clinical trials, safety debates, and emotional impact on those healing from PTSD.

Shalini trauma and PTSD
Human Journeys

Recovering from Trauma & CPTSD: Turning Toward The Tiger

The story of facing one's past, working through trauma, and discovering healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer

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Ketamine Vs. Psilocybin Therapy: The Difference in Treatment
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Ketamine Vs. Psilocybin Therapy: The Difference in Treatment

Ketamine therapies have been FDA-approved in the US for just shy of a decade, and…

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Non-pharmacological Treatment for Depression: What Works?
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Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management

Is ketamine for chronic pain effective? Explore treatment options, effectiveness, and what patients should know…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Mushrooms for ADHD: Can Microdosing Psilocybin Relieve Symptoms?
Altered Healing
Mushrooms for ADHD: Can Microdosing Psilocybin Relieve Symptoms?

Emerging research shows that psilocybin may be an effective treatment for ADHD in adults. Here’s…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Altered Healing
I Went to The Netherlands For A Legal Psychedelic Therapy Retreat

States of Mind's Senior Editor experiences legal psilocybin therapy — the first part in a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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Inside Europe’s First Residential Ketamine Therapy Retreat

A short flight from mainland Europe, people are traveling to Malta for retreat-style care and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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