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Staying Optimistic in Life Might Lower Your Risk for Dementia
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (142+ words) Older adults who tend to see the bright side of life may be giving their brains a boost, too. A study led by Harvard followed more than 9, 000 Americans age 70 and older. And they found that people with higher levels of…...
LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety in drugmaker's midstage study
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (796+ words) The results from drugmaker Mindmed tested several doses of LSD in patients with moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety disorder, with the benefits lasting as long as three months. The company plans to conduct follow-up studies to confirm the results and then apply…...
South Dakota Department of Social Services Mental Health Memos for 2025: The Power of Mindfulness
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (780+ words) About the author: HSC Mental Health Memo Contributor Cassandra Haag, CTRS, Director of Recreational Therapy National Therapeutic Recreation Week Observed: July 6-12, 2025 What is Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic Recreation, also known as Recreation Therapy, is the process of using meaningful, engaging activities…...