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September 23, 2026· Behavioral Health

Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A Framework for Safety and Agency

By Sara So, L.C.P.C. Psychedelic experiences are inherently intense, highly unpredictable, and capable of leaving patients in a state of profound emotional vulnerability. For individuals carrying a history of trauma, navigating these altered states requires exceptionally thoughtful, measured, and specialized clinical care. That critical intersection is precisely where trauma-informed care becomes an indispensable pillar of…

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September 23, 2026· Inclusive Education

From Sundance to the Silver Screen: Liz Sargent’s ‘Take Me Home’ Offers an Intimate Portrait of Caregiving and Disability in America

ORLANDO, Fla. — Many films draw profound inspiration from a filmmaker’s life, but few offer quite as intimate, unfiltered, and personal a glimpse into a family’s reality as Liz Sargent’s narrative feature-length film, “Take Me Home.” For Sargent, who grew up as one of seven children adopted by her parents alongside four biological children, the…

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September 23, 2026· Pediatric Research

World Health Organization and Spanish Ministry of Health Strengthen Strategic Partnership on Global Health Priorities

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently welcomed Mr. Javier Padilla Bernáldez, Spain’s Secretary of State for Health, alongside a high-level delegation, for a two-day strategic engagement at WHO headquarters. Held on April 23 and 24, 2024, the high-level meetings focused on deepening collaboration across a broad spectrum of pressing global health priorities, ranging from universal…

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September 22, 2026· Applied Behavior Analysis

New Study Reveals How the Brain’s "Air Traffic Controller" Navigates Uncertainty

The human brain is a marvel of constant, high-speed processing, managing an overwhelming volume of data every second of every day. Even mundane tasks—such as navigating a morning commute—require a sophisticated synthesis of disparate mental processes. Behind the wheel, a driver must simultaneously maintain awareness of the route, recall the mechanical nuances of vehicle control,…

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September 22, 2026· Child Development

The Hidden Cost of Caffeine: How Your Morning Brew May Be Sabotaging Deep Sleep

For generations, the debate surrounding coffee consumption has centered on a single, binary question: Does drinking caffeine in the evening make it difficult to fall asleep? It is a topic that has fueled countless dinner table conversations and internal monologues for the sleep-deprived. Some individuals swear they can down an espresso at 9:00 p.m. and…

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September 22, 2026· Mental Health and Psychology

The Art of the Second Glance: Finding Inspiration in the Overlooked

I traveled to Venice this past summer with a singular, perhaps naive, objective: to find fresh inspiration. Like many who seek out the storied canals of Italy, I arrived with the expectation that new sights would yield new ideas. I anticipated that the sheer novelty of my surroundings would act as a catalyst for creative…

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September 22, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

WHO Member States Renew Commitment to Landmark Pandemic Accord Ahead of World Health Assembly

Governments from across the globe have reached a pivotal consensus to intensify negotiations on a proposed international pandemic agreement, signaling a renewed determination to codify a collective defense against future health emergencies. Meeting at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, representatives agreed to continue refining the draft treaty through a series of hybrid…

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September 22, 2026· Assistive Technology

Not Just Another List: Introducing The 2026 Disability Awareness & AT Calendar

Observing specialized awareness days throughout the year serves a much greater purpose than simply marking a date on an office schedule or posting a routine corporate statement. It represents a vital exercise in amplification. These designated moments provide a platform to listen intently to the voices of individuals living with cerebral palsy, blindness, spinal muscular…

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September 22, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond the Mono-Cult: How Neurodiversity Activists and Systems Thinkers Are Reimagining Biology, Culture, and Human Distress

Many scientists fail to acknowledge the extent to which their disciplinary paradigms remain deeply influenced by the cultural frames of the colonial era. According to neurodiversity and disability activists, the modern mental health crisis is not merely a biological failure, but a symptom of a terminally diseased institutional landscape. As global industrial societies grapple with…

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September 22, 2026· Behavioral Health

Beyond Parenthood: How Dolly Parton and Childless Adults Redefine Philanthropy and Community Legacy

Endowed as she was with the voice of an angel and a physicality she so adroitly applied for comedic purposes, Dolly Parton’s legacy will never be silenced. Across generations of global stardom, the legendary country music icon has consistently defied traditional molds. Notably, Dolly was never criticized for not having children. Instead, she is heralded…

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