A study published on March 19 yet again confirmed the widespread nature of healthmisinformation. Looking specifically at claims about ADHD on TikTok, the study found that more than half of all claims in the videos lacked scientific accuracy.
By Zain Khalid On May 22 this year, Zoraya Ter Beek, a 29-year-old woman from Netherlands, died by euthanasia on grounds of mental suffering. Zoraya had been diagnosed with chronic depression, borderline personality disorder, and autism and had struggled with self-harm and suicidal thinking for several year. She had tried numerous treatments, including 30 sessions…
By Rebekah Ninan A recent lawsuit in the Southern District of New York has alleged that the health insurance company Anthem Blue and Cross Blue Shield violated state laws and committed fraud by maintaining “ghost networks” of mental health providers. Ghost networks are directories for insurance companies that contain outdated or inaccurate information about providers…
By Jessica Samuels On October 8, 13 states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok, alleging that the social media company’s algorithm is designed to “promote excessive, compulsive, and addictive use” in children. While each state’s complaint was filed separately in state court, the cases are coordinated around the claim that TikTok’s design is deliberately…
By Spencer Andrews What makes a city livable? The answer, some say, is more “third places,” spaces distinct from one’s home (the first place) and one’s workplace (the second place). A third place, like a café, park, or library, fosters the sense of community and connection that makes a neighborhood great to live in. This…
By Zain Khalid October 10th marked the first anniversary of California’s Senate Bill 43 (SB 43), a major revision of the landmark Lanterman-Petris-Short Act of 1967, a de-institutionalization era law designed to “end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders.” The law loosened eligibility standards for civil commitment by expanding…
by Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado There is a wealth of research demonstrating that corruption — the abuse of entrusted power for private gain — has contributed to weakening health systems and worsening public health globally. Corruption is associated with a higher infant mortality rate, the rise of antimicrobial resistance, and the diversion of key resources to…
By Vincent Joralemon As therapies using drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD advance through the FDA research and approval pipeline, patients should be prepared for steep price tags attached to these procedures. For example, experts estimate MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD will cost upwards of $12,000 per patient. These high costs highlight the need for comprehensive…
The existing organ allocation system has marginalized individuals diagnosed with psychotic or affective disorders.
Lykos’ current application is based on MDMA-assisted therapy, and FDA will almost surely require that patients take the drug in a clinical setting.
