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

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 [...]

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Unmasking Depression

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

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

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Ketamine Assisted Therapy: A New Horizon in Mental Health Treatment

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 substances that alter our perception. Among this growing list of substances is ketamine— a substance that has received

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Accessing Mental Health Services in Puerto Rico

Accessing Mental Health Services in Puerto Rico

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, limited resources, and a stigma surrounding conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It's not an easy road,

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Navigating the Mental Health Medication Maze: A Friendly Guide

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. However, we live in a time where modern medicine has a vast array of drugs to help folks on their wellness journey. Navigating the mental health medication maze

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