FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD

FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD
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A major blow to psychedelic treatment advocates, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted against the use of party drug, MDMA to treat post traumatic stress disorder.

Spreading BPH awareness during Men's Health Month
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June is Men's Health Month and doctors are spreading awareness about a common condition that develops in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate is very common and can be easily treated.

How to use social media in a healthy way
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?

Aurora unveils new 'Crisis Intervention Office'
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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.

Aurora unveils Crisis Intervention Unit for Mental Health Awareness Month

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Aurora Police Department unveiled a brand-new office for its Crisis Intervention Unit.

REACH program supports mental health care in schools
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Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) is a state-wide initiative in Illinois to provide schools with the tools needed to support the social and well-being of students.

Legacy Ranch in Lockport provides equine therapy for all
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The Legacy Ranch in Lockport provides a unique type of therapy that involves horses, made possible by a stable of great volunteers. They provide therapeutic riding lessons, as well as speech, mental health and physical therapy.

New wellness app launches during Mental Health Month
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Silence the Shame was founded by Shanti Dasto to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. The non-profit is dedicated to tearing down the stigma surrounding mental illness. The group launched their new app on National Silence the Shame Day on May 5.

Navigating technology etiquette in the digital world
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People of all ages are constantly on their phones. Fox News' Sue Guzman reports on proper technology etiquette in public.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Removing stigma to support healing
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Mental health has long been stigmatized, but groups like New Choice Intervention are working to break down those barriers and encourage people to get the help they need.

Starting Fresh: Exploring the new you through makeovers
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The Wings Chicago program is a domestic violence center that helps survivors be their very best, providing housing and counseling, among other things.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

Rising school violence sparks concern: Chicago agency links increase to mental health crisis
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Since the beginning of the school year, there have been countless fights, threats and even arrests and it's more than we've seen in recent years. It has left many people wondering what is going on? One agency in Chicago is saying we are witnessing symptoms of America's mental health crisis.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

New app monitors alcohol habits to help with moderation
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Sunnyside was founded to help people manage their alcohol consumption with the use of their smartphones. CEO and co-founder Nick Allen says Sunnyside uses mindfulness to encourage moderation.