A major risk factor for veteran suicide is depression. We have written about this and especially about how psychedelic medicines show promise in both treatment of depression and reducing suicide risk. A practical…
Substance abuse is a major risk factor for suicide among veterans. The abuse of alcohol and other substances increases the risk of suicide. And US military veterans are not only more likely to…
Research studies have demonstrated that psychedelics can be very effective in treating conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. We are now to the point where the psychedelic medicine MDMA may be approved…
Social isolation is a known risk factor for veteran suicides. Spending a lot of time alone is not, by itself, the reason for the increase in suicide risk. It has to do with…
The American Legion in its “Be the One” initiative to combat veteran suicide is making the point that it is OK not to be OK. Seeking help is not weakness but rather an…
Investigation of psychedelic medicines progresses on two fronts. On one hand the psychedelic medicines MDMA and psilocybin have been studied for their effectiveness in the treatment of depression and PTSD. At the same…
Depression is a significant risk factor for suicide. It sucks the joy out of life. Fortunately, most cases of depression are treatable with readily available medicine. And both therapy and new medicines like…
Veteran suicide is a terrible problem. More veterans die by their own hand after they return to civilian life than have died in combat over the last two decades. We have written about…
Psychedelic medicines hold great promise in the treatment of mental illness. And because they appear to be so effective in treating mental illnesses, they hold the promise of reducing and even eliminating the…
Mental illness is not a single entity located in just one area of the brain. Rather, there are different types of mental illnesses and each appears be affected by changes in its own…