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MDMA and psilocybin therapy rules have been relaxed. Here’s what might happen next

Psilocybin (the active ingredient of magic mushrooms) and MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) are psychedelic or hallucinogenic drugs that can change how a person sees things and feels.

The Conversation

'Two-Thirds Bald' But 'Vibrating High': How Melanie Sykes Turned PTSD‑Linked Alopecia Into a Post‑Traumatic Growth Story

Melanie Sykes candidly shares her journey with alopecia, linking it to PTSD and stress, while embracing resilience and post-traumatic growth.

International Business Times UK

German war hero Annika at her farm for struggling veterans: Jan Kraus’s best photograph

‘She was in Germany’s biggest battle since the second world war, but the army took years to recognise her PTSD. Annika now runs a farm with pigs and geese where struggling veterans come to stay’

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Ukrainians make some noise for power of music at Scottish festival

A UKRAINIAN military veteran who learned to DJ as part of his recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is to perform a set at one of…

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Update In Case Of Imprisoned Woman Who Set Her Male Friend On Fire Over ‘Misogynist’ Comment

Corbie Walpole was sentenced to a minimum of 4.5 years in prison for setting a childhood friend on fire over a "misogynistic" comment made at her home.

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The FDA Just Put Psilocybin and an MDMA-Like Drug on a 1-to-2 Month Approval Track. A Historic Mental Health Decision Is Coming.

FDA issued National Priority Vouchers to Compass Pathways, Usona, and Transcend for psilocybin and methylone in April 2026. A decision could come by late 2026.

Medical Daily

Visualising PTSD

At the age of 17, Juthamanee Diloksopon was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since the symptoms make it impossible for her to manage daily life, her parents decided to admit her to a hospital for a one-year treatment.

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Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency

For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.

The Conversation

Chicago's VA Hospital Just Enrolled Its First Veterans in a Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Program — And the Science Behind Their PTSD Treatment Is Changing Psychiatry

A new VA clinical trial in Chicago is testing psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, offering hope to veterans.

Medical Daily

Vietnam veteran says negotiating the aged care system is worse than war and PTSD

'Son, get me out of here': the human pain of a broken aged care system.

The Canberra Times

Disney Princesses Expose “Obscene” Truth About What Really Goes On At Theme Parks

“I honestly think I have some PTSD,” said a former Disney princess performer who quit her job after multiple distressing experiences.

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What we still get wrong about how people from non-Western backgrounds recover from trauma

Over the past few decades, researchers have developed effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric disorder some people develop after experiencing trauma. These treatments often involve talking through the trauma and understanding what happened with a therapist.

The Conversation

Conviction for Antifa Conspiracy to Riot Upheld, Despite Claim of Mental Disorder

"This is sociopolitical behavior," the trial court held, "not the behavior one would engage in when he [has PTSD]."

Reason

Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why

After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks and physical reactions when reminded of the traumatic event, such as a racing heart or difficulty breathing.

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Remembering the human cost of running towards danger

First responders face trauma shift after shift. A firefighter with PTSD says Australians can help by simply being "a good mate".

International Business Times UK

Trump's HUD Policy Reversal on Service Animals Could Force Thousands of Veterans With PTSD From Their Homes

An HUD memo has ended federal housing protections for emotional support animals, affecting veterans with PTSD who rely on these animals for symptom management.

MarketBeat

Compass Pathways Eyes Q4 FDA Filing for Psilocybin Depression Drug After Phase 3 Wins

Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS) executives said the company remains on track to target a fourth-quarter New Drug Application filing for COMP360, its synthetic psilocybin treatment candidate for treatment-resistant depression, while preparing commercially for a potentially accelerated regulatory timel

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Compass Pathways Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS) said it has begun a rolling New Drug Application submission for COMP360, its investigational psilocybin treatment for treatment-resistant depression, and is preparing for a potential launch by the end of the year if the therapy is approved. On the company’s first-quar

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‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather

“Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation.

The Guardian - US

Active-duty US soldiers to receive MDMA therapy for PTSD next year

Hope that multiple sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy could help soldiers fight longer by helping them process trauma

Reason

The FDA Fast-Tracks Its Review of Psilocybin and Methylone, 2 Promising Psychedelics

The agency issued "national priority vouchers" for the two drugs six days after President Donald Trump promised to facilitate approval of psychedelic therapies.

The Mary Sue

Kylie Jenner’s former housekeeper just dropped a lawsuit alleging a workplace so toxic it left her with PTSD

Kylie Jenner’s former housekeeper just filed a lawsuit alleging a workplace so toxic it left her with PTSD, and the details are hard to stomach. Angelica Vasquez, who worked for Jenner from September 2024 until her resignation in August 2025, claims she faced relentless discrimination, humiliation, and even physical intimidation…

International Business Times UK

Motorist Sues Family Of Father Of Two He Killed In Freak Road Accident, Cites PTSD

A Nebraska motorist sues a jogger's estate for PTSD after a fatal collision, raising complex legal questions about liability and psychological harm.

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Nebraska man kills father of two, sues his estate for $50,000 in damages for ‘PTSD’

How to add insult to injury- 101.

The Guardian - UK

‘I was fighting two wars’: Ukraine’s soldiers confront their addiction struggles

Troops frequently use substances to help cope with untreated PTSD and anxiety, producing a negative spiral

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