Category: Psychology and Psychologists

F.D.A. Declines to Approve MDMA Therapy, Seeking More Study

The agency said there was insufficient data to allow the use of a treatment for PTSD that involves the drug known as Ecstasy, according to the company seeking approval.
How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Became a Tool for Therapists and Schools

Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.
No Contact America

Encouraged on social media, many Americans are estranging themselves from their families as a therapeutic step.
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad

Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.
What ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaches Us About Anxiety

A new emotion has taken over Riley’s teenage mind. And she has lessons for us all.
What Is the Gray Rock Method?

Some say that becoming as dull as a rock is an effective way to disengage.
First He Came For Cancel Culture. Now He Wants to Cancel Smartphones

The N.Y.U. professor Jonathan Haidt became a favorite in Silicon Valley for his work on what he called the “coddling” of young people. Now, he has an idea for fixing Gen Z.
The Psychedelic Evangelist

A Johns Hopkins scientist was known for rigorous studies of psychedelics. Was he a true believer?
Feeling Stuck? 5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Goals in Life

Mental health experts suggest exercises to knock down the internal roadblocks that are causing burnout and holding you back.
Esta terapia psicodélica no necesita drogas, solo que respires

La “respiración holotrópica” busca desactivar el ‘cerebro pensante’ del paciente para que pueda expresar los traumas que no sabe reconocer ni verbalizar.
To Prepare for Psychedelic Therapy, Doctors Breathe Their Way to an Altered State

As psychedelics move from the underground to mainstream medicine, clinicians aspiring to work in the field are inducing altered states with deep breathing.
New York City Is Offering Free Online Therapy to Teens: Will it Work?

The city’s $26 million contract with Talkspace makes mental health care very accessible. But some worry it is ‘a Band-Aid’ at a time of crisis.