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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This article explores the various causes, symptoms, and treatment options for PTSD, shedding light on a disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

Understanding PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

At least 1 in 2 people experience trauma at some point in their life, and a subset of those individuals will develop PTSD. At least 1 in 2 people experience trauma at some point in their life, and a subset of those individuals will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Psychiatric Times’ Editor in Chief John J. Miller, MD, explained in a recent PTSD video series. Variables that influence the development of PTSD include genetic and epigenetic vulnerabilities, and lack of psychosocial supports. Up until 25 years ago, there were no medications that were US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, and there is still a need for treatments that yield better outcomes for these patients.

5 Key Take-Aways About PTSD Treatment: A Closer Look at MDMA

CBS San Francisco

The Food and Drug Administration declined Friday to approve an application to treat post-traumatic stress disorder using the drug midomafetamine, also known as MDMA or the street drug ecstasy, citing "significant limitations" with the data submitted to the agency.Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen they argued could be a breakthrough for treating challenging cases of PTSD. Lykos said the FDA asked for another phase 3 trial to study the safety and efficacy of MDMA. "The FDA request for another study is deeply disappointing, not just for all those who dedicated...

FDA rejects MDMA for treating PTSD, calls for redo of study, drugmaker says

Atai Life Sciences said Tuesday its psychedelic depression drug candidate generated positive preliminary results in a Phase Ib trial, positioning the biotech to start studying the molecule in patients this year. The candidate, VLS-01, is an oral formulation of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Applied to the lining of the cheek, the investigational...

Atai Touts Early Data on Psychedelic Depression Drug, Plans Phase II Trial

Everyday Health

Although they're different mental health conditions, they commonly co-occur and have some symptoms that overlap. Here's why that's important when it comes to getting the right treatment.

Depression vs. Anxiety: What's the Difference?

It became painfully clear after my 2010 cycling crash that there was more than met the eye to my injuries. The vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old, left me with lacerations, broken bones, and bruises that became a veritable rainbow of colors over the weeks that followed. The day after I...

Navigating the Long Road: My Ongoing Recovery Through Brain Injury and PTSD

The statistics are sobering: Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women of all ages, and is responsible for 1 in 3 deaths each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. Yet, many women still don’t understand how serious their risk is. Education...

Meet the Women Who Are Helping Fight Heart Disease

Acute anxiety can feel overwhelming, but understanding it helps manage the symptoms. Acute anxiety is a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic. It can happen without warning and often leaves people feeling out of control. Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. These episodes can be triggered by stress, trauma, or even certain medical conditions. Knowing the facts about acute anxiety can help you or someone you care about recognize and address it. This article will provide 25 essential facts to help you understand acute anxiety better, offering insights into its causes, symptoms, and ways to cope.

25 Facts About Acute Anxiety

Topamax (topiramate) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help prevent migraine headaches. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how Topamax works. Topamax is available in these forms: oral tablets and sprinkle capsules. Topamax belongs to a drug class called anticonvulsants. The medication is available...

Topamax for migraine

Georgia State

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Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

Can you explain what fibromyalgia is, its primary symptoms, and how it differs from other chronic pain conditions?. Which symptoms do patients typically find most burdensome or disruptive in their daily lives?. What are some common conditions that often coexist with fibromyalgia?. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown....

Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Causes

New York Post

Never fear — a renowned psychiatrist is sharing his three-pronged method for breaking a panic attack.

Panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense anxiety that cause physical symptoms, are very common. Experts say one in 10 Americans will experience one this year.

Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, advises not to leave the scary situation if you start to have a panic attack. Focus on breathing and turning negative thoughts into positive ones.



“The first thing is the most important thing. Don’t leave, because if you leave, the anxiety now controls you,” Amen began a 48-second TikTok this...

I’m a psychiatrist — here’s how to quickly break a panic attack

Rogue antibodies may be to blame for some of long COVID’s pernicious symptoms. Two new studies suggest that antibodies that attack people’s own tissues might cause ongoing neurological issues that afflict millions of people with the disease. When scientists transferred these antibodies from people with long COVID into...

Rogue antibodies may cause some long COVID symptoms

Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

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The MDMA Ruling Is a Huge Setback for People With PTSD

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The MDMA Ruling Is a Huge Setback for People With PTSD

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