Oregon recently legalized the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. Thanks to the Oregon Measure 109, psilocybin will be legally accessed from now on for mental health treatment in supervised conditions. Although other cities also legalized and regulated the access to psilocybin, Oregon is the first state in the US to […]
Tag: mental health
This Man Designed a Smart Watch App to Stop His Veteran Dad’s Nightmares
According to studies, more than 50 percent of combat veterans with PTSD suffer from nightmares. Unfortunately, this reduces the chances for falling and staying asleep. Insomnia can really wreak havoc on one’s overall health and decrease their quality of life, affect their relationships, etc. When this son saw that his […]
3 Ways in which Nature Calms Your Nerves & Anxiety
In today’s world of uncertainty and a lot of division, it comes as no surprise that you’re anxious about life. And, it’s quite easy to get caught up in the web of anxious thinking and constant worrisome thoughts and living out the worst-case scenarios in your head. But, it’s good […]
10-Year-Old Boy With Autism Gets Homework To Write A Poem And His Teacher Is At Loss For Words
Being autistic doesn’t mean you’re just living in a vacuum and you’re shut from your environment unable to feel anything. On the contrary, environment for people with autism is real, evident and they really have an abundance of emotions, sometimes even too much to deal with. One child with autism, […]
People in Iceland Hug Trees to Improve their Mental Health
Social distancing is something the whole world is dealing with today. These are indeed hard and challenging times for humanity, so the Icelandic Forestry Service has some pretty useful advice to share with us. Namely, they’re encouraging people to hug trees while hugging humans isn’t recommendable. The forest rangers from […]
12 Signs of Heightened Emotional Intelligence You Can Easily Recognize
Modern psychology defines emotional intelligence as one’s capacity to manage their feelings in a healthy manner. Our emotional intelligence allows us to recognize and process our own emotions and that of other people, label these emotions, make good decisions, and manage our emotions adequately and reaching our life goals. As […]
This Vet Gave a Parrot Prosthetic Wings after His Owner Trimmed Them
A parrot named Wei Wei was injured after repeatedly falling to the grounds due to its wings being cut off. But, thanks to this amazing 31-year-old veterinarian, the bird now has a second chance of doing what it knows best- soaring up high in the sky. The 12-week-old green-cheeked parakeet […]
This Guy Set Up a Dog Walking Group & so Men Can Talk Openly about Their Struggles
Rob Osman, 38 years old, lives in Bristol, England and he didn’t have an easy life. He’s been dealing with depression and anxiety for most of his life. At one point, he lived in his sister’s basement without windows and was smoking too much weed to care. However, one day, […]
Nepal Makes Yoga in Schools Compulsory in an Effort to Encourage Healthy Lifestyle
The government of Nepal has decided to make yoga a compulsory subject for school children in order to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The course of yoga will be part of the curriculums from the upcoming academic period and will be revised if necessary. The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology […]
Increasing the Minimum Wage for a Dollar Can Reduce Suicide Rates, Claims a Study
Even though the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for a decade, there have been efforts to increase it in some cities and states. But, the advantages of raising the wage won’t just help people afford their rent- in fact, it can help keep them out of prison and reduce […]