mental health disorders
Coverage of mental health disorders in the Nexus archive.
- Dallas County approves funding for Metrocare CFO amid projected $18M loss
Dallas County approved funding for Metrocare's CFO due to a projected $18 million financial loss. Metrocare, the largest provider of mental health and intellectual disability services in Dallas County, is facing a desperate financial situation.
- Your teen’s friends can increase their risk of mental health disorders — but not in the way you think
A study of over 600,000 young people found that if one person had a predisposition or diagnosis for a mental disorder, their peers could develop the same disorder. The research highlights how social connections may influence mental health risks among adolescents.
- A Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans
Motif Neurotech is developing a brain implant for depression, shifting focus from communication aids for paralyzed individuals to mental health treatments. The implant is set to be tested in human trials.
- Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders
President Trump signed an order to accelerate the review of psychedelics for treating mental health disorders, specifically endorsing psilocybin and ibogaine. The order aims to expedite research and regulatory processes for these substances.
- Joe Rogan joins Trump to sign order allowing psychedelic drug research
Podcaster Joe Rogan joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to witness the signing of an executive order aimed at accelerating research on psychedelic drugs for treating mental health disorders. The order seeks to provide new treatment options for individuals suffering from debilitating mental health conditions.