INSIGHTFUL READS

Resurgence of Psychedelics: A Historical Perspective on Their Therapeutic Application

9 min read

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...

The Reality of Mental Health in Puerto Rico and Opening Paths to Well-being

6 min read

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.

Healing the Island: How Psychedelic Medicine Can Transform Puerto Rico’s Mental Health and Economy

8 min read

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.

When a Normal Response to Stress Becomes a Mental Health Condition

4 min read

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental ailments, affecting nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.

Unmasking Depression: A Deep Dive into the Mental Health of Puerto Ricans

4 min read

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.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy: A New Horizon in Mental Health Treatment

9 min read

For decades, the world of psychiatry has explored the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. From the use of LSD in the 1950s and 60s to recent research on psilocybin, there's been a renewed interest in the therapeutic potential...

Accessing Mental Health Services in Puerto Rico

5 min read

In 2024, we are finally beginning to appreciate the importance of mental health. In Puerto Rico, we face unique challenges to this essential aspect of our wellbeing. We are grappling with a shortage of mental health professionals...

Navigating the Mental Health Medication Maze: A Friendly Guide

7 min read

Navigating life with a mind that often feels foggy, or emotions that wildly swing without warning, is a daily reality for many dealing with mental health conditions.