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Access to natural psychedelics could soon be on the Massachusetts ballot
The debate over legalizing natural psychedelic drugs to treat illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD could soon be left up to voters. The push to get it on the ballot came to Beacon Hill on Tuesday by a group of advocates who swear by the benefits. “You go into these experiences to deal with what are the darkest parts…
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The push to add psychedelics access to Mass. ballot
The decision on whether to allow psychedelic mushrooms may be up to Massachusetts voters, though there are concerns about potential misuse and dangers of these drugs.
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Reagan Rust raising awareness for student-athlete mental health
Professional hockey player and mental health advocate Reagan Rust is holding a marathon this Sunday to raise awareness for student-athlete mental health. She discusses the marathon as well as her own journey with running and mental health. If you or someone you know is looking for help, you can reach the suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988.
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BCBS: How to Prioritize Your Mental Wellness This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be the most difficult time of the year for many people. Dr. Ximena Sanchez-Samper, a board-certified psychiatrist from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shares practical tips to help you prioritize your mental health and manage holiday stress.
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Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression. Doctors say it may soon offer hope to others
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest.
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What to know about mental health screenings for kids
Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Regular health care screenings are a common part of our medical treatment, and screenings for mental health concerns have become increasingly common in pediatricians’ offices and schools across the country. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, around 50% of lifetime mental health conditions start by age 14 and early intervention can…
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What is ‘factitious disorder imposed on another,' or FDIA?
Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, is a mental illness in which a person will garner attention by pretending their dependent is ill or disabled.
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Need to talk? The ‘Hey Sam' program trains young people to support others
Many young people are still dealing with the aftermath of the isolation from the pandemic. Boston-based Samaritans, Inc. is looking to support them where they spend the most time – on their phones. The “Hey Sam” program is a peer-to-peer text support line specifically for people ages 15-24, staffed by people in the same age group. “Often we, you know,...
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‘R U OK?' The ‘Hey Sam' program trains young people to support others
The “Hey Sam” texting line by Samaritans is a mental health support line specifically for people ages 15-24, staffed by people in the same age group
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Christmas trees across Maine honor victims of suicide
The holiday season can be tough for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. This year, a mother who lost her son to suicide is trying to raise awareness for those struggling with mental health issues.
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Q&A: Age-appropriate therapy and mental health support
Para leer en español, haz cliq aquí. We know that our mental health is an important part of our overall well-being at any age. But when is the right time or age to bring in a mental health professional? A national health interview survey found that just 11.3% of kids ages 5 to 11 received mental health treatment in 2021,…
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Talking age-appropriate therapy and mental health support
We’re joined by Dr. Felix Trede of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to talk about age-appropriate therapy and mental health care.
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K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles.
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BCBS: Feeling Down in the Winter Months?
With fewer daylight hours during the winter months, you may find yourself experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Ximena Sanchez-Samper, a board-certified psychiatrist from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shares insights on how to prevent and improve symptoms.
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Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games
Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes, coaches and sports executives alike.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: What to know about this year's theme
This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human right,” aims to improve knowledge, raise awareness, and drive actions that protect mental health as a human right.
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Country singer Hardy cancels tour due to serious anxiety: ‘It has taken over my life'
The “Wait In the Truck” singer says his mental health remains affected by a bus accident he was involved in last October.
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Man accused of violent attack on flight to Boston facing new charge, possible life sentence
The man accused of a violent outburst on a Boston-bound flight in March in which he tried to open a plane door and stab a flight attendant in the neck has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, Massachusetts, was indicted on one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and…
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Q&A: Keeping suicide prevention for kids and young adults at top of mind
Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for kids and young adults ages 10-24 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide rates in this age group increased by over 50% (52.5%) from 2000 to 2021. Some states in New England are taking action in their schools….