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New Book 'Letters to Heaven' Offers Comfort and Hope to Those Grieving
Elizabeth Grace Harris's debut book, 'Letters to Heaven,' provides a personal and spiritual approach to grief, offering readers a way to process loss ...

New Study Challenges Core Safety Assumption of Electroshock Therapy, Reigniting Calls for FDA Ban
A University of Houston study contradicts the long-held 'shunting theory' that ECT is safe, showing 82.5% of current flows through the brain, promptin...

Landmark Meta Agreement Signals New Era for Youth Mental Health Protections
The recent bipartisan agreement between states and Meta introduces critical safeguards for teen social media use, setting a precedent for the industry...

HeartMath Named in Bailey & Co. Report as Key Player in Consumer Healthcare Evolution
HeartMath's HRV biofeedback platform is featured in Bailey & Co.'s new report, highlighting its role in shifting consumer healthcare toward prevention...

Questioning 'Normal': Why a Post About Neurodivergence Is Resonating Globally
Australian leadership advisor Mike Meyer's provocative question about whether society has spent 200 years forcing people to fit a system and then blam...

CCHR Relaunches 'Prescription for Violence' Documentary Amid Rising Concerns Over Psychotropic Drug-Induced Violence
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights has re-released its documentary linking psychiatric drugs to violence, citing new legislation in Tennessee and...

Former Medical Device Executive Urges Communities to Support Grieving Families
Bryan Scott McMillan, drawing from personal loss and volunteer work, calls for consistent, practical support for grieving families, highlighting the w...

HCN Global and Society for Health Communication Launch New Webinar Series to Tackle Structural Barriers in Preventive Care and Maternal Health
HCN Global expands its Leadership for a Culture of Health series with a new partnership to address systemic barriers in preventive care and maternal h...

Registered NDIS Provider Expands Services to Address Gaps in NSW and ACT
Ability to Achieve Pty Limited has expanded its NDIS community participation and independent living support services across Sydney and Canberra, now s...

Silo Pharma Secures Canadian Patent Allowance for PTSD Treatment SPC-15
Silo Pharma's lead asset SPC-15, an intranasal treatment for PTSD, has received a Notice of Allowance from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, ...

CCHR Exhibit in St. Paul Calls for Reform of Civil Commitment Laws
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights opened an exhibit in St. Paul highlighting abuses in psychiatry and announced a coalition to reform Minnesota'...

Helus Pharma Appoints Key Executives to Bolster Leadership and Scientific Expertise
Helus Pharma announced the appointment of Regina Donohue as Chief People Officer and Dr. Suresh Durgam to its Scientific Advisory Board, signaling a s...

Cayenne Wellness Center Marks 20 Years of Sickle Cell Advocacy with Annual Educational Summit
The 20th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit, hosted by Cayenne Wellness Center, will celebrate two decades of progress in treatment and adv...

Discover Healing to Host Free Live Webinar on Releasing Trapped Emotions
Discover Healing will host a free live webinar on August 27 to demonstrate how trapped emotions can be released, potentially impacting emotional and p...

Nearly Half of Parents Overwhelmed: Expert Urges Prevention Before Breaking Point
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge brings her Regulation First® framework to Orlando to address the overwhelming stress affecting nearly half of parents, advoc...

Helus Pharma Advances HLP003 Phase 3 Program, Targets Q4 2026 Topline Data
Helus Pharma reports progress in its Phase 3 program for HLP003 in major depressive disorder, with topline data expected in Q4 2026, and provides fina...

New Memoir 'The Final Whisper Always' Explores Love That Endures Beyond Loss
Robert Possiel's new memoir offers a deeply personal reflection on grief and the enduring nature of love, providing comfort and insight for anyone nav...

Opción Yo Ranks No. 141 on Inc. 5000, Reflecting Surge in Demand for Spanish-Language Mental Health Care
Opción Yo's 2,227% growth and top 3% Inc. 5000 ranking underscore the rising demand for culturally competent mental health services for Spanish speake...

New Analysis Links Modern Mating Patterns to Male Loneliness and Political Polarization
Richard Procida's recent publications examine how concentrated mating attention contributes to male loneliness and political polarization, highlightin...

Trauma Expert Explains Why Grief Can Feel Stuck and Offers First Steps to Healing
Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., author of "Clear Trauma Now," explains how unresolved trauma can keep people stuck in grief and outlines five first steps towa...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Q2 Revenue Soars to $13.5M as TONMYA Sales Surge
Tonix Pharmaceuticals reported strong Q2 2026 results with TONMYA driving revenue growth and promising pipeline advances, positioning the company for ...

AI Adoption for Mental Health Surges Among Youth, Study Finds
A new study reveals a 60% increase in young people using AI for mental health advice, highlighting a trend that may reshape mental health support and ...

U.N. Committee Condemns Forced Psychiatric Treatment; CCHR Calls for U.S. Law Reform
The U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has reiterated that involuntary psychiatric detention and treatment violate internationa...

NeuroThera Labs Launches Phase IIb Trial at Yale for Tourette Syndrome Treatment
NeuroThera Labs has initiated a Phase IIb clinical trial at Yale Child Study Center for SCI-110, a novel cannabinoid-based treatment for Tourette Synd...

Dr. Gina Goldfeder Covers Hispanic Target Magazine, Discusses LiberaSueña Method and Upcoming Miami Book Fair Appearance
Dr. Gina Goldfeder's cover feature in Hispanic Target Magazine highlights her new book and method for personal transformation, with implications for t...

Texas State Professor Develops AI Tool to Enhance Cognitive Accessibility in Interior Design
Texas State University's Nadim Adi is advancing cognitive accessibility through research, a new course, and NuroNest, an AI tool that identifies demen...

Four Daily Habits to Boost Brain Health, Including a Grape-Studded Recipe
A new guide highlights simple daily habits—prioritizing sleep, eating brain-boosting foods, exercising, and challenging the mind—that can improve cogn...

Helus Pharma Appoints Michael Halstead as CEO Amid Phase 3 Progress
Helus Pharma has named Michael Halstead as its new CEO, bringing extensive biopharmaceutical experience as the company advances its lead depression ca...

Expert Offers Strategies to Help Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
With 64% of children's worries being school-related, a cognitive neuroscientist from New York Institute of Technology provides parents with practical ...

CCHR Marks 22 Years of Parental Rights Law Amid New State and Federal Moves Against Forced Psychiatric Drugging of Children
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International highlights the 2004 federal law prohibiting schools from mandating psychiatric drugs for childre...

Three Years After Surviving Catastrophic Dog Attack, Florida Author Returns for Reconstructive Surgery, Highlighting Invisible Realities of Long-Term Recovery
Florida author Chelsea Elizabeth undergoes another reconstructive surgery nearly three years after a life-threatening dog attack, drawing attention to...

Scottsdale Psychiatry Clinic Adds Esketamine Therapy to TMS for Faster Depression Relief
Scottsdale TMS Therapy introduces FDA-approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray to treat treatment-resistant depression, offering symptom reduction w...

Arizona IOP Introduces Flexible Scheduling for Working Professionals
Arizona IOP's new flexible scheduling allows working adults to receive intensive outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use disorders wi...

The Hope House Expands Insurance Coverage for Luxury Residential Treatment
The Hope House now accepts Cigna, Aetna, and UMR for its luxury residential addiction and mental health treatment, broadening access to its low-densit...

Dr. Gina Goldfeder Launches LiberaSueña Method in the U.S., Blending Dream Analysis with Clinical Psychology for Personal Transformation
Clinical psychotherapist Dr. Gina Goldfeder introduces her LiberaSueña Method in the U.S. through a new book, offering a six-step framework that uses ...

Judith A. Swack's 'Clear Trauma Now' Wins 2026 COVR Silver Medal for Grief Books
The book 'Clear Trauma Now' by Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., has been awarded the 2026 Silver Medal Winner for Grief Books by the Coalition of Visionary Res...

Ireland Bans Electroshock Treatment on Minors, Advocates Push for Full Prohibition
Ireland has banned electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for minors under its new Mental Health Act, a move hailed as a human rights advance, while advocate...

Dr. Glen Gillen: Before Every Diagnosis Is a Human Being
Dr. Glen Gillen, a renowned occupational therapist and professor, emphasizes that human connection is fundamental to healthcare, even as technology ad...

CCHR Seattle Opens Educational Exhibit on Mental Health History and Patient Rights
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights Seattle chapter launched an educational exhibit highlighting mental health history, patient rights, and transp...

Helus Pharma Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Depression Trial for HLP003
Helus Pharma has completed enrollment in its Phase 3 APPROACH trial for HLP003, a deuterated psilocin analogue for major depressive disorder, with res...

World Brain Day: Alzheimer's Association Launches '(re)think your brain' Initiative to Boost Brain Health
The Alzheimer's Association introduces a new initiative on World Brain Day to help people adopt lifestyle habits that may support brain health and red...

FRM² Urges Missouri Legislature to Reform Crisis-Care Laws, Proposes Statewide Standards
Families Rights Matter² has submitted a crisis-care reform brief to Missouri lawmakers, building on HB 2512 to modernize psychiatric emergency respons...

Ocean Recovery Marks Two Decades of Personalized Addiction Treatment in Newport Beach
Ocean Recovery celebrates 20 years of evidence-based, clinician-led addiction treatment in Newport Beach, with client reviews highlighting individuali...

Caroline Blakeslee Debuts 'Brave Like Sunny' Picture Book on Resilience and Medical Courage
Author and illustrator Caroline Blakeslee releases her debut picture book 'Brave Like Sunny,' a story that reframes bravery as showing up despite fear...

Marty Brickey Releases Free Veteran Support Conversation Checklist to Aid Those with PTSD
Entrepreneur and veteran mental health advocate Marty Brickey has launched a free 'Veteran Support Conversation Checklist' to help family, friends, an...

NeuroThera Labs Initiates Phase IIb Trial for Tourette Syndrome Treatment at Hannover Medical School
NeuroThera Labs has started a Phase IIb clinical trial for its cannabinoid-based treatment SCI-110 in adults with Tourette Syndrome at Hannover Medica...
