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New York Postpolitics15 days ago
Marine Veteran Graham Platner Bartended at Capitol Hill Dive Bar Tune Inn While Battling PTSD, 2011–2016
The 41-year-old Maine Senate candidate worked at the Pennsylvania Avenue bar after returning from Afghanistan. Former patrons described his demeanor and service style during those years.
montrealgazette.compolitics19 days ago
Former Real Salt Lake Player Sues MLS, U.S. Soccer and Club for $100 Million Over Alleged Hazing
Jeff Dewsnup, 22, sued Real Salt Lake, the U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer last week in Utah’s Third District Court, claiming hazing caused PTSD and ended his career.
foxbusiness.comfinance21 days ago
Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research for Mental Health Treatments
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April 2026 directing faster study of psychedelic compounds for conditions including PTSD and depression. The administration also issued priority review vouchers to three companies developing related therapies.
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Israeli Studies Report Rise in PTSD and Suicide Since 2023
Surveys and government data show increased mental health strain across Israeli society and the military. Officials have not released discharge figures despite legal requirements.
realitytea.compolitics37 days ago
Trump Signs Executive Order to Speed Psychedelic Drug Research and Funding
President Trump signed an executive order last month directing faster research and increased federal funding for psychedelic drug therapies. Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said the measure could help veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries as well as people facing other mental hea…
bbc.comscience38 days ago
Stanford Researchers Observe PTSD Symptom Reduction in 30 Special Forces Veterans After Ibogaine Treatment in Mexico
Veterans who received ibogaine in a Tijuana clinic reported reduced disability from PTSD, depression and anxiety after one session. Researchers linked the intensity of immersive experiences to symptom improvements one month later. President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Cited PTSD Both to Excuse and Reject Online Behavior
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine has attributed past offensive social media posts to PTSD from military service. A 2020 post obtained by Fox News Digital shows Platner rejecting PTSD as an excuse for what he called garbage behavior by former police officers. Pl…
nbcnews.comworld40 days ago
Reservists Party Outlines National PTSD Recovery Plan Ahead of Elections
The Reservists Party presented details of its national post-trauma recovery program on May 10, 2026. The plan focuses on support for those affected by the October 7 attacks and subsequent fighting. Party leader Yoaz Hendel outlined the initiative at a press conference with wounde…
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nationalobserver.compolitics42 days ago
Iranian Woman Describes PTSD and Anxiety After Recent War with Israel
Shirin, an Iranian political activist, details her post-traumatic stress disorder, constant fear of arrest and the psychological toll of conflict and state crackdowns. More than 50,000 people have been arrested since January protests, with many held incommunicado as repression in…
theconversation.comworld48 days ago
British Veterans and Police Ease PTSD Symptoms Through Horse Therapy Courses
Members of the British armed forces and police are finding relief from PTSD by interacting with horses. The charity Warrior Equine offers three-day courses where participants use body language to engage the animals. The programs focus on leading horses into pens and encouraging m…
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New York Postfinance57 days ago
FDA Greenlights First U.S. Trial of Ibogaine Derivative for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the first human clinical trial of an ibogaine derivative in the United States to test its potential as a treatment for alcohol use disorder. This follows President Trump's executive order to fast-track psychedelic research. The agency…
propublica.orgworld58 days ago
FDA Issues Priority Vouchers to Three Companies for Psychedelic Medication Reviews
The Food and Drug Administration announced on April 24, 2026, that it is issuing national priority vouchers to three companies to fast-track reviews of psychedelic medications. The companies are studying psilocybin for depression and methylone for PTSD. The move follows President…
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thehindu.comworld59 days ago
President Responds to Comedian's Praise for Psychedelic Treatments Order
The U.S. president shared a clip on social media of comedian Jon Stewart praising an executive order on psychedelic drugs for veterans. The order aims to accelerate FDA approval for treatments like ibogaine and MDMA for PTSD and other conditions. This follows a history of public…
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realitytea.comfinance60 days ago
President Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Treatments for Veterans
President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate psychedelic treatments, including ibogaine, for veterans dealing with PTSD and opioid addiction. A television host and longtime critic acknowledged the action positively during a show segment. An advocate who raised the issu…
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U.S. Government to Review Psychedelic Drug Ibogaine for PTSD Research
The U.S. administration is preparing an executive order to support federal research on ibogaine, a psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD and other conditions. Ibogaine remains illegal in the U.S. and classified as a Schedule I substance.
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Edna Foa, Developer of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Dies at 88
Edna Foa, an Israeli American psychologist, died on March 24, 2026, at a hospital in Philadelphia from complications of pneumonia. She developed prolonged exposure therapy in the 1980s, a treatment involving structured sessions to confront traumatic memories. The Department of Ve…
fantasypros.comworld52 days ago
Gary Woodland Returns to Masters Tournament Amid Ongoing Anxiety and PTSD Challenges
Gary Woodland, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, is competing in the Masters Tournament at Augusta National for the first time since 2024 while managing severe anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. He recently won the Houston Open, his first PGA Tour victory in nearly seven year…
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