Heal yourself
A review of the latest literature on experimental treatments and natural remedies, as well as everyday people’s experiences of healing themselves and treating mental health problems.
“Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.”
– Audre Lorde
PTSD & healing racial trauma
The rate of PTSD is higher among low-income African Americans than it is for combat veterans. We need systemic change to end cycles of trauma. In the meantime, psychedelics offer some hope of healing.
Ashwagandha, a panacea?
Ashwagandha reduces anxiety, stress, depression, and insomnia. It also helps the brain recover from chronic stress.
How to stay happy in a pandemic
Here are 10 ways to keep your spirits up in unprecedented times.
MDMA & PTSD: Revising our pasts
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is currently in phase 3 trials to treat PTSD. Here’s how it works.
How magnesium relieves anxiety
Most of us are magnesium deficient. We look at how it can help us overcome depression and anxiety.
30 ways to heal from trauma
For those of us suffering from PTSD or C-PTSD, here are 30 individual and collective ways to help us heal.
How to talk to a suicidal friend
We talk to a suicide hotline worker about how to have difficult conversations with depressed friends and family members.
The ketamine craze: poison or a cure?
Ketamine has amazing potential to treat treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, but used in the wrong way can be disastrous.
How can we recognize PTSD?
If life is stressful enough, you may have PTSD without even realizing it.
CBD for social anxiety
Studies show that CBD can be helpful with all anxiety, and especially social anxiety. We look at how and why it works.
Relax & enjoy the benefits of GABA
GABA is your body’s natural mechanism. If you’re depressed or anxious you may not have enough of it. GABA supplements may help.
The benefits of magic mushrooms
Well-being and spirituality, but also better relationships, and hope for anxiety, depression, PTSD & OCD. We take a look at some of the latest literature on psilocybin.