Can a social media ban protect young users? | Mental Health News

Can a social media ban protect young users? | Mental Health News

The UK says it’s banning access to social media for those under age 16. The United Kingdom is the latest country to put in place tough restrictions for young people who use social media. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his government will ban access to those under the age of 16. The plan will also … Read more

Magic mushroom therapy is booming in Jamaica | Mental Health

Magic mushroom therapy is booming in Jamaica | Mental Health

Mindset asks whether the Caribbean nation’s psychedelic therapy retreats are a glimpse into the future of mental health treatment. In Jamaica, a growing number of luxury retreats are offering psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin mushrooms, as a mind-altering remedy for depression, PTSD, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Such substances are illegal throughout most of … Read more

Mental trauma in a warzone: Why Ukraine needs therapists | Russia-Ukraine war

Mental trauma in a warzone: Why Ukraine needs therapists | Russia-Ukraine war

Mindset meets the Ukrainian therapists fighting to keep a population sane in a country at war. During the Soviet era, many of Ukraine’s political dissidents were locked up in asylums. It’s why mental healthcare carries a negative stigma. But as the war with Russia rages on, Ukrainians are learning they need therapy to build the … Read more

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