Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.
Category: Mental Health and Disorders
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Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
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Study Finds Evidence That Text-Based Therapy Eases Depression
A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression.
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When Joy Feels Out of Reach
Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.
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‘Embedded’ Therapists Counsel College Students Where They Live and Learn
College students are meeting with “embedded” counselors in dorms and academic buildings, with promising results.
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Elon Musk’s Father, Errol Musk, Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help.
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I Feel Bad for My Mother, but I’m Sick of Her Complaining. Help!
A reader has come to dread phone calls from her mother, whose deep unhappiness she attributes to life with her “textbook narcissist” stepfather.
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‘Sex and Love Addiction’ Isn’t a Diagnosis, but It Can Be Debilitating
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of “Eat, Pray, Love,” delves into her struggle with an obsessive relationship in a new memoir.
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The D.E.I. Industry, Scorned by the White House, Turns to ‘Safer’ Topics
To avoid government scrutiny, companies are asking for fewer trainings focused on race and gender and more on neurodivergence and generational differences.
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Psych 101: What Is ‘Reparenting?’
The concept, centered around healing your ‘inner child,’ is catchy. Here’s what experts have to say.