Therapy Methods
The Secret Power of Furry Teaching Assistants
By Barbara Vokatis
Benefits of Therapy Animals in Classrooms
These days, many children have high levels of anxiety that often prevent them from learning in school....
Drugs
Middlemen Are Making U.S. Drug Prices Worse
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in rising drug prices. PBMs, which act as middlemen...
Alcohol
A San Francisco Program Giving Alcohol To Alcoholics
San Francisco's Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) houses up to 20 homeless individuals with severe alcohol use disorder in a former hotel, providing them with...
Drugs
FDA Panel Rejects MDMA-Based PTSD Treatment
In a setback for the emerging field of psychedelic therapies, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted against approving an MDMA-based treatment...
Drugs
Study Finds Less People At Risk For Antidepressant Withdrawal
Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and Dr. Gwilym Roddick a study about antidepressant withdrawal.
Relationships
Can Electrical Brain Stimulation Help Overcome Heartbreak?
Patricia Wu and therapist, Ryan Heapy discuss a study that talks about electrical brain stimulation and heartbreak.
Headlines
Heroes Deserve Homes: Ending the Veteran Homeless Crisis
Booted from the army, he spiraled. now, he’s on a mission to solve the veteran homelessness crisis. The San Francisco Public Press reports the story of Dennis Johnson, who understands the struggles of veterans on the streets because he’s lived them. Host Jessica Reyes is joined by guest therapist Jessica Kilburn to unpack his story on "What's Trending."
Addiction
Protecting Young Minds: How To Keep Kids Safe On Social Media
Are warning labels enough to protect our kids from the dangers of social media? On this "What's Trending" segment, host Jessica Reyes is joined by spiritual educator and mental health advocate, Rabbi Brandon Gaines to talk about how parents can navigate the digital age with their children.