Stress

Firefly’s AI-Driven Evoke System Powers Discovery of Novel Electrophysiological Biomarker for PTSD

Comes just weeks after Firefly confirmed its active public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of War –

Firefly's AI-Driven Evoke System Powers Discovery of Novel Electrophysiological Biomarker for PTSD

Comes just weeks after Firefly confirmed its active public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of War – KENMORE, N.Y, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. ("Firefly" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AIFF ), an Artificial Intelligence ("AI") company advancing precision ne

Researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio have reported significant findings for treating combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using an advanced form of brain stimulation. A randomized…

With Israel Facing PTSD Emergency, New App Seeks to Help IDF Soldiers Heal

Israel is facing a mounting mental health crisis, with post-traumatic stress disorder rising sharply among soldiers and the broader mental health system under extraordinary strain with no end in sight. A report released in February 2025 by Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman...revealed that

Yale study finds lowering parental stress may help prevent childhood obesity

A Yale study finds toddlers were less likely to become overweight when parents learned mindfulness and stress-management skills.

Stressed, Burned Out, Overwhelmed? Where's the Peace--Experts Share Real Solutions for Stress, Relationships, and Everyday Life

During Mental Health Awareness Month, experts offer practical, real-life strategies to help people feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected in their daily lives and relationships SEATTLE and PORTLAND, Maine, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, opening a...

Silo Pharma Files Provisional Patent For Ibogaine-Based Therapeutic Targeting Traumatic Brain Injury

New initiative from Silo Pharma designed to align with federal actions to accelerate mental health innovation using psychedelic medicines Silo Pharma targets ...

How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them

Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay in their mind, unfinished tasks ...

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Silo Pharma’s PTSD Program Advances as FDA Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for PTSD

Federal initiatives focused on PTSD and related conditions appears to validate need for new and novel approaches to mental health treatment

Breakthrough findings in the battle against combat PTSD

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio used magnetic fields to treat the disorder successfully.

Trump orders $50M research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, for PTSD, TBI

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Trump Signs Executive Order Boosting Psychedelic Drug Research, Including Ibogaine for PTSD and TBI

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to increase federal research into psychedelic drugs, with a specific focus on ibogaine as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. The White House will allocate $50 million for terminally ill patients

Trump signs order to speed FDA review of psychedelic drugs, citing veterans & PTSD

Trump signed an executive order directing federal regulators to accelerate the review of certain psychedelic drugs.

The alcohol crisis quietly hitting high-stress, “high-status” workers

Alcohol use in the United States has reached historic lows. That’s good news for the public’s health. A 2024 study from the CDC concluded that alcohol was the direct or indirect cause of more than 175,000 deaths annually in the United States, so any positive movement is cause for celebration. But am

Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD

Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.

Cesar Chavez allegations brings to light generational traumas in Hispanic community

The allegations that the late farmer workers leader sexually abused and assaulted women and children have shocked many in North Texas' Hispanic communities, and stirred conversations about generational trauma among some women.

Bioxcel Therapeutics Announces Enrollment Of First Patients In U.S. Department Of War-Funded Study Of BXCL501 (Sublingual Dexmedetomidine) For Treatment Of Acute Stress Reactions

DoW-funded Phase 2a trial led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Institute for Trauma Recovery Positive outcomes from trial can potentially impact ...

UT Health San Antonio researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims

Adding navigated TMS to psychotherapy can 'greatly improve' quality of life SAN ANTONIO, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An advanced version of a procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerve cells in treating depression was significantly effective for 85% of active military and...

Alcohol Disrupts Brain's Stress-to-Flexibility Circuit, Potentially Fueling Relapse

A new study reveals how alcohol interferes with a critical brain circuit that manages stress and flexible decision-making, offering insights into the neurobiological basis of relapse in alcohol use disorder. The research identifies a direct pathway between the brain's fear centers and habit control

OPINION: The long shadow of discrimination: How minority stress shapes health outcomes

Everyone experiences stress. At times, stress can be beneficial. It challenges people to grow, shifts thinking, and builds resilience. However, excessive stress causes harm. While stress may stem from finances, relationships or work, marginalized communities face an added burden: minority...

Alpha Cognition Receives Issued U.S. Patent for ALPHA-1062 for Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 1, 2026--

New Study Finds Internalized Stress May Accelerate Cognitive Decline

Internalized stress may be an overlooked driver of memory decline in aging populations. Stress internalization may quietly accelerate memory loss in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health. The findings highlight how emotional patterns, not just physical health, can sh

Mental injury on the job: Emerging legislative efforts to compensate workplace trauma

Alan G. Brackett and Lejla Alibasic of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett discuss the development of workers compensation legislation to cover not only physical injuries but the impact of psychological injuries in the workplace.

Sequential Bilateral TMS Protocol Offers Durable Relief for PTSD Patients

How to reduce stress – what actually works

Simple lifestyle habits and professional support can reduce how frequently stress occurs.

Stressed Out? This 3-Minute Task Can Boost Your Mood and Help You Focus

Life is stressful, but there's something you can do about it right now—and it's easy! Here's how to improve your mood in just a few minutes. The post Stressed Out? This 3-Minute Task Can Boost Your Mood and Help You Focus appeared first on Reader's Digest .

New Program in Stress, Adversity, and Trauma Launched at Yale Child Study Center

Trauma-informed care has been a focus of the work at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) for decades. Through clinical service and research, the center has engaged in a range of evidence-based work with children and families who have experienced considerable adversity.

This Overlooked Type Of Stress May Be Far Worse For Your Physical Health Than You Think

This common type of stress is becoming more prevalent in society for many reasons, experts say.

A new study helps establish the value of Internal Family Systems therapy for PTSD.

IFS is believed to be a useful treatment for PTSD. A new study provides the first research-based evidence of its efficacy.

Novel Rapid-Acting Drug Proves Effective in Severe PTSD

(MedPage Today) -- The investigational neuroplastogen TSND-201 showed significant efficacy in patients with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to results from a phase II randomized trial.Among 65 patients, treatment with...

The fitness factor: New study suggests your workout habit may be your best defense against daily stress

(NaturalNews) A Brazilian study found that people with below-average cardiorespiratory fitness were nearly eight times (775%) more likely to experience a severe...

Your Heart Doesn’t Care About Your 10K: New Research Reveals Exercise Alone Can’t Outrun Chronic Stress

New research reveals that chronic psychological stress can neutralize the cardiovascular benefits of regular exercise, challenging long-held assumptions about heart health and prompting calls for stress management to become a core component of cardiac prevention strategies.

Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

Assessing how well items align with your core beliefs may make it easier to let them go.

'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails

In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretched out both wrists to have her pulse taken -- the first step to ordering the house special, a bespoke "health" cocktail based on traditional Chinese medicine.

An unscheduled C-section can increase the risk of clinical stress.

More attention should be paid to the stress of a woman's birthing experience.

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Many Democrats are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational for the party in recent elections.

Psychedelic drug ayahuasca could treat PTSD, early studies hint. But exactly how it works isn't clear.

Using methods such as brain scans and symptom tracking, scientists are beginning to study whether a complex psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca can help rewire the brain's response to trauma.

Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.

New research shows MDMA and psilocybin may restore neural flexibility in people with PTSD, thereby helping the brain unlearn fear and relearn safety.

Seasonal affective disorder peaks in February as experts stress light and routine

February is the shortest month of the year, yet seasonal affective disorder can make it feel like being stuck in a waiting room with no ... Read moreThe post Seasonal affective disorder peaks in February as experts stress light and...

Post-traumatic stress disorder

What is post-traumatic stress disorder? In post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), distressing symptoms occur after one or more frightening incidents. For the most part, a person with this disorder must have experienced the event himself or herself, or witnessed the event in person. The person may al

Study reveal why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief

Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

Study finds pharmacists 21% more likely to commit suicide, stress a factor

Study finds pharmacists 21% more likely to commit suicide, stress a factor.

Compass Pathways Announces FDA Acceptance of IND Application for PTSD and Hosts Webinar on PTSD and TRD

Best Magnesium Supplement: Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Under Consumer Analysis As January 2026 Sleep And Stress Searches Surge

Consumer Analysis Examines Multi-Form Magnesium Formulation, Quality Testing Protocols, and Research Context as New Year Wellness Planning Drives Category ...

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

What World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program study found about PTSD in 9/11 first responders

The research revealed an abnormality in their brain composition.