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Hey, it's about time we opened up about something we often whisper about – mental health. Yes, you heard it right. Why do we treat it like a taboo? We all know it's just as important as our physical health, right? But that pesky stigma around mental illness keeps us from reaching out and getting [...]

“An alarming 91% of Hispanic Americans with a substance use disorder don't get the necessary treatment they need at a specialty facility (such as substance abuse rehabilitation centers)” - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  In life, we all have our own battles. Sometimes they're visible, like a sprint to meet a

In our high-speed world, we're starting to realize how important it is to take care of our mental health. And guess what? There are plenty of ways to help our minds stay fit and happy, which we'll unravel in this blog post. We'll dive deep into the realm of mindfulness, breathing techniques, psychedelics, prayer, community-based

PTSD affects approximately 7–9% of adult’s lifetime and about 4% currently [1–4] in the United States (US) -National Library of Medicine Life, as we often hear, isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain. But what happens when the storm turns into a hurricane, an earthquake, or

We all find ourselves at some point floating between the thin veils of our known reality and mystical realms. The mysteries of the mind and human perception are as strange as they are fantastic, but some bold minds—scientists, philosophers, and adventurous souls—have discovered an unexpected tool to help uncover and navigate the depths of the

Mental health conditions can cast a heavy cloud over our lives and the demand for mental health services in Puerto Rico has soared in the last three years. Additionally, our island has a shortage of mental health professionals, limited resources, and a stigma surrounding conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. That's an alarm

Get ready to dive deep into the intriguing world of psychedelic-assisted therapies, which are generating plenty of buzz in the mental health landscape. While we've only begun to scratch the surface of their potential, emerging research suggests psychedelics, including MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD, may offer relief for various mental health conditions in a therapeutic

“ Anxiety disorders are the most common mental ailments, affecting nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.”  - American Psychiatry Association, 2021 Imagine this: You're constantly on edge, plagued by worry, doubt, and a hyperactive mind. This invisible monster is called anxiety. It might surprise you, but anxiety is actually a part

Psychedelic medicine and therapies could represent a transformative opportunity for Puerto Rico, especially considering its unique legal status as a U.S. territory and the precedents set by the legalization of cannabis. As the island grapples with a significant mental health crisis, its potential to exempt itself from federal restrictions on controlled substances, as demonstrated with

Over the last thirty years, rates of depression have been alarmingly high among Puerto Ricans. This trend is even more prevalent for those living on the mainland. This raises two important questions: 1. Why is this the case? and 2. How can we make a difference? Comparison between USA & Puerto Rico Depression is an