DAILYCALLER (Zach Patton) - ‘Leadership Doesn’t Know Anything Else’: Why Are Suicide Rates In US Military So High?
Soliders were 9 times more likely to die by suicide than in combat
NPR (Will Stone) - Real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real life experiment.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Nancy Mace debuts tattoo-covered arms on new YouTube show after fifth-place gubernatorial finish
Former Rep. Nancy Mace has resurfaced on social media with nine new tattoos and a YouTube talk show called "Get Maced", her first public move since a string of political defeats left her without a path back to office. Mace, 48, took to social media late last week to tease her plans, showing off tattoo-covered […] The post Nancy Mace debuts tattoo-covered arms on new YouTube show after fifth-place gubernatorial finish appeared first on American Almanac .
Former Rep. Nancy Mace has resurfaced on social media with nine new tattoos and a YouTube talk show called "Get Maced", her first public move since a string of political defeats left her without a path back to office. Mace, 48, took to social media late last week to tease her plans, showing off tattoo-covered arms she had kept hidden for months. The South Carolina Republican first got the ink back in February, the New York Post reported , but waited until now to display them publicly, timing the reveal to coincide with the launch of her new show, which apparently covers the news of the day. The debut drew a mix of bewilderment and mockery across X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. One user, Joe, posted simply: "What the f,."…Open
STRIPES - Oregon veterans find community, therapy in beekeeping class | Stars and Stripes
The "Bee Heroes America Program" teaches veterans a new skill while providing recreational therapy for those dealing with recovery from a slew of issues such as PTSD.
AI:Veterans in Oregon are utilizing the Bee Heroes America Program to find community and therapeutic relief through beekeeping classes designed to aid recovery from various issues, including PTSD.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - From military to racetrack: Veteran overcomes PTSD through racing | Spirit of America
An Air Force veteran came home from Afghanistan battling PTSD and struggling to smile. Then she got behind the wheel of a race car and everything changed. NewsNation's Brian Entin talks to Melissa “Rowdie” McMahon as part of “Spirit of America.” Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Brian Entin) - Air Force vet finds healing from PTSD behind the wheel of a race car
She left part of herself in Afghanistan. A race car helped her find it again.
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Incarcerated veteran’s challenge to keep disability benefits heads to Supreme Court | Stars and Stripes
Floyd D. Johnson claims that his constitutional rights were violated when the VA reduced his disability rating from 80% to 10%.
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - VA launches clinical trial using a hallucinogen to treat PTSD and alcohol addiction in veterans | Stars and Stripes
The trial will study the safety and effectiveness of MDMA-assisted therapy to address conditions that do not fully respond to standard treatments.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - US Military to Test Psychedelic Treatment for PTSD.
The Department of Defense (DoD) has approved two studies involving MDMA-assisted therapy for almost 200 active-duty soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The upcoming trials aim to evaluate the effectiveness of MDMA in treating trauma and improving mental health among U.S. military personnel.
The Department of War is funding two studies on MDMA-assisted therapy to address PTSD in U.S. soldiers. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of War has approved two studies involving MDMA-assisted therapy for almost 200 active-duty soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The upcoming trials aim to evaluate the effectiveness of MDMA in treating trauma and improving mental health among U.S. military personnel. DETAIL: The studies involve MDMA-assisted therapy for 186 active-duty soldiers suffering from PTSD. Trials are likely to take place next year and will seek to establish whether MDMA is effective at alleviating mental health problems among U.S. military personnel. Funded through the National Defense …Open
NPR (Quil Lawrence) - The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time
Like many vets, it took Fred Minnick time to find the best way to cope with what he would learn was PTSD. For Minnick, sense and peace came with bourbon — and "taste mindfulness."
Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man's Life.'/Open