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We can’t stop trauma; bad things happen and will continue to happen. War, accidents, and natural disasters…but also childhood rape and violence, neglect, poverty, addiction, and broken homes. Traumatizing events and circumstances surround us no matter who or where we...

35th Annual Boston International Trauma Conference Protea Foundation is joining Bessel van der Kolk and the Trauma Research Foundation from May 1st to 4th for the 35th Annual Boston International Trauma Conference. The Trauma Research Foundation has a legacy spanning...

Psychedelics are outperforming trauma researchers’ expectations. But why? A new study offers big clues about where psychedelics’ superpowers come from. By Sigal Samuel  Jan 29, 2024, 7:00am EST   Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s top trauma experts, was...

MDMA-assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial Results from the phase 3 placebo-controlled MAPP2 trial show that MDMA-assisted therapy reduces post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and functional impairment...

Devastatingly pervasive: 1 in 3 women globally experience violence   Younger women among those most at risk: WHO Violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive and starts alarmingly young, shows new data from WHO and partners. Across their lifetime, 1 in...

Psychedelic Drug Legislative Reform and Legalization in the US Psychedelic drugs are becoming accessible in the US through a patchwork of state legislative reforms. This shift necessitates consensus on treatment models, education and guidance for health care...