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A woman in one of the world’s largest refugee complexes, Dadaab, in Kenya. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study

Depression can severely hinder the ability of refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into host communities.
If current trends continue, the U.S. could see a drastic shortage of health care workers over the next decade. LaylaBird/E+ via Getty Images

Creative arts therapy programs can help health care workers dance, write and draw their way through burnout and on-the-job stress

Long before the pandemic, health care workers were experiencing high levels of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, all of which contribute to reduced quality of care for patients.
Psilocybin mushrooms have been approved for therapeutic use in Oregon and Colorado. The Washington Post via Getty Images

Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face

Pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson as well as smaller startups are investing in psychedelic drug development, and both are pursuing FDA approval for their patented psilocybin formulations.
Some people may be hesitant to take antidepressants because of enduring myths about their use. (Shutterstock)

Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants

Debunking the myths surrounding antidepressant use is critical to enabling educated treatment decisions for people experiencing depression.

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