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Physicians urge New Mexico legislators to allow use of psilocybin mushrooms in mental health therapyPhysicians and researchers are urging New Mexico legislators to allow the use of psilocybin mushrooms in mental health therapy aimed at overcoming depression, anxiety, psychological trauma and alcoholism.
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Utah is one of the latest states to approve studies of the medicinal properties of hallucinogenic mushrooms and their effect on mental health issues, including PTSD.
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A new poetry book by the Arizona-based author Austin Davis called “Lotus & the Apocalypse” imagines it’s the last day on Earth. The main character, Lotus, is scrambling to figure out the meaning of life before it’s too late. The book is a frank and emotionally raw portrayal of the mental health struggles, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts that Davis himself has wrestled with most of his life.
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Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions have surged among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A study of more than four million children shows that’s true for kids who have fallen ill with COVID-19, as well as those who haven’t. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with policy analyst Kristina West of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about her findings.
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More than five and a half million acres have burned in the U.S. this year. Wildfires have grown larger and more intense over the last few decades, in part…
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Some members of Congress want protections put in place to address ongoing intergenerational trauma as more information comes to light about the troubled…
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Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter. The heightened worry is reflected in a new poll from The Associated…
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Spur Fire Contained In Bagdad After Evacuation Order Set For HundredsYavapai County officials say between 25 and 30 homes were destroyed after a wildfire…
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It's Thursday, March 18. COVID-19 Vaccinations Rise; Ducey Anticipates Eligibility For All AdultsVaccinations against COVID-19 continue across the state…
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Americans continue to grapple with isolation, job loss, and uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Health experts say that’s taking a toll on…