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Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Researchers aim to capture the transformative and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment
Susan Kopka tried everything. Through trial and error with several different medications and treatment options, Kopka came to learn that her mental health struggles were treatment resistant, meaning her conditions didn’t respond well to conventional medications…
AI is here to stay. Its design shouldn’t leave kids behind.
Seattle Children’s Research Institute weighs the implications of AI in pediatric care
Seattle is at the forefront of the AI revolution, and while we don’t work in the technology industry, we see the promise for our field of pediatrics. AI is already shaping a new era in medical breakthroughs and…
Is Honesty the Best Policy in Relationships? Uh, Sometimes
All 'rules' have exceptions
I know that there is generally an ironclad sentiment that honesty is always best. But I would like to propose a reexamination of that “always” word. Because I think, no matter how much we all want to know the truth about everything, that the absolute truth is sometimes too brutal, and sometimes too destructive, to use or hear…
Publisher’s Note: From Stigma to Science
Seattle is emerging as a leader in using psychedelics for mental health
Right or wrong, psychedelics have long been relegated to the fringes of society, dismissed as dangerous substances with no legitimate medical value. Having grown up during the late ‘60s and ‘70s, my word associations for “magic mushrooms” were always with “Woodstock hippies” or worse, “Charles Manson.” But recent research taking place in our region has begun to challenge this perception…
Top Docs: 2024
Seattle magazine's 24th annual list of the best doctors in the Puget Sound region
Finding a doctor can be overwhelming. Referrals from friends and family are helpful, of course, but, in partnership with Castle Connolly, we want to make the process easier. For more than two decades, Seattle magazine has published a list of the region’s top doctors. None paid to be included and all were nominated by their…
Trailblazing Women: Dr. Nwando Anyaoku
Chief Health Equity And Clinical Innovation Officer
Providence Swedish Health Services
As a female immigrant of color, I can attest to personal and professional triumphs by way of systemic barriers. While seemingly impossible at the time, each helped mold me into the woman I am today — a mother, caregiver, physician, and medical executive. But above all, I am a relentless problem solver…
Empower & Transform: The Ultimate Strength Training Revolution for Women
Why strength training offers numerous benefits
Strength training extends far beyond physical benefits, offering a powerful conduit for empowerment. Lifting weights builds more than just muscle — it cultivates confidence and resilience that permeate every facet of life. Women who engage in strength training report feeling…
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