PTSD

When past trauma intrudes on the present

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Post-traumatic stress rewires the nervous system, trapping the body in survival mode. We examine trauma research, somatic therapies, and new hope from psychedelic medicine.

Mental States
New Treatments for PTSD: How Modern Therapy is Changing Lives 

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop after a person…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Marianne Trent
Practices
Different Types of Group Therapy: Understanding the Main Approaches

Walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting at first. Having to talk about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
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
Mental States
The 4 Stages of Trauma Recovery: Steps Toward Healing

Learn about the 4 stages of trauma recovery, what to expect in each phase, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Practices
Struggling to Heal from a Painful Experience? Trauma-Informed Therapy Offers the Care You Need

Understanding the therapeutic approach that places the safety of the mind and body at the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig

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Altered Healing
For Severe Depression, Ketamine Works in Hours. Could It Save Lives?

Research confirms ketamine’s quick effect on treatment-resistant depression and its symptoms.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, with effects in hours instead of weeks.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Altered Healing
Ketamine for Mental Health: A Deep Look into Science-Based Treatment

Once an anesthetic, ketamine is now approved for treating resistant depression. How did it happen?

Written by: Jason Najum
Scientific Research
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
Altered Healing
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential & Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Altered Healing
Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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