post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

North Carolina lawmakers propose Senate Bill 1018 to allocate $5.4 million for researching psychedelic medicines like psilocybin and MDMA to treat PTSD and depression in veterans, first responders, and trauma-impacted populations. The bill has bipartisan support and aligns with a federal executive order to fast-track FDA review of psychedelic therapies.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a trial to study the safety and efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The research will also examine its impact on severe mental health disorders and alcohol use disorder.

A survivor of two U.S. school shootings shares advice for others affected by gun violence, emphasizing that trauma and survival are subjective experiences. The essay highlights the ripple effects of such events and the author's advocacy for gun violence prevention since age 13.

Kerry Sheron, a U.S. Army veteran and owner of a pro-Trump-themed home in Escondido, California, died after a violent attack by a stranger. The suspect, Thomas Caleb Butler, a Navy veteran with PTSD, was charged with attempted murder. Sheron's wife claimed the attack was politically motivated due to the home's political displays.

Taya Kyle, widow of 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle, criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for alleging her husband exaggerated his combat kill count by targeting civilians. Platner, a Marine Corps veteran and progressive Democrat, faced backlash for a 2024 podcast comment and a resurfaced Reddit post mocking a wounded soldier, which were condemned by U.S. Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill as 'vile hatred.'

A driver who struck and killed a father-of-two jogger is suing the victim's estate, claiming the incident caused severe PTSD. The lawsuit shifts responsibility from the driver to the deceased victim's family.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to accelerate the review of psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which is controversial due to safety risks but advocated for by veterans and conservative lawmakers. The FDA will fast-track approvals using national priority vouchers, marking the first time psychedelics receive such expedited review. The move aims to expand access to potential treatments for conditions like PTSD and opioid addiction.

President Trump signed an executive order to facilitate research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug used abroad for treating PTSD, according to CBS News sources. The order aims to open new pathways for studying the drug's therapeutic potential.