BrainFutures is pleased to announce the release of our latest issue brief titled A Guide to CPT and HCPCS Codes for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: brainfutures.org/mental-health-… #psychedelictherapy #psychedelics #psychedelicassistedtherapy

Happy National Psychotherapy Day! Congratulations to BrainFutures and contributors like CarleneMacMillan MD, FCTMSS, DFAACAP on the release of their latest resource: "A Guide to CPT and HCPCS Codes for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy." brainfutures.org/wp-content/upl…

Learn more about how psychedelic assisted therapy interfaces with billing codes! Was a great experience working with BrainFutures on this guide.

Researchers are highlighting a link between rising temperatures and a surge in hospital visits for alcohol and substance use disorders. This underscores the need for public health intervention as climate change continues to impact our communities neurosciencenews.com/substance-use-…

As the school year begins, it’s important to remember that it can be a hard time for many kids and teens. A recent report from the CDC highlights a concerning trend of increased emergency room visits for mental health issues among children during the fall medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-k…

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can significantly impact our health and even the microstructure of our #brain. A new research study out of UCLA stresses the urgency of addressing social disparities to ensure improved brain health for all. neurosciencenews.com/neighborhood-d…

Don’t forget to give your #brain the rest it deserves! In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to carve out moments for unwinding your mind. Check out this article for five effective ways to ensure your brain gets the downtime it needs: cnn.com/2023/09/22/hea…

Researchers from the University of Basel have found that regular daily exercise can significantly improve how school-aged children handle stress, emphasizing the importance of physical activity in promoting resiliency skills in young children jsams.org/article/S1440-…

Save the date for a captivating discussion hosted by the Psychedelic Medicine Association on "Starting A Psychedelic Medicine Practice" with Alison McInnes, MD, MS, and colleagues Leslie Nylund and David Esselman, ED at BrainFutures. For members, register here: psychedelicmedicineassociation.org/webinar/starti…

A recent report shows that fathers can give their children an educational advantage in primary school by spending quality time reading, drawing, and playing with them, underscoring the essential role that fathers play in their children’s academic life. neurosciencenews.com/dad-time-child…

BrainFutures is excited to announce that we will be co-hosting Rapid-Acting Mental Health Treatment 2024 (RAMHT 2024), an in-person convening to be held on January 7th, 2024 in San Francisco. To learn more, please visit: …ng-mental-health-treatment.webflow.io

In an effort to shed light on the therapeutic potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for #PTSD, BrainFutures spoke with John, a #firefighter who sought out an MDMA-AT clinical trial to treat his PTSD. To read John's story, visit ow.ly/Ru9B50Q37ej

Researchers have identified a biomarker that distinguishes between “depressed” and “stable response” states during deep-brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with treatment-resistant depression. To learn more, visit ow.ly/HKwW50Q37ln

Did you know that there is a certain kind of #stress that may be good for you? #Eustress, also known as the positive side of stress, can foster well-being and resilience. To learn more about eustress and how it differs from chronic stress, visit neurosciencenews.com/stress-resilie…

Scientists have recently released a comprehensive atlas of the human #brain, offering a potential roadmap for preventing and treating neurological disorders. This brain mapping effort is the most extensive to date. ow.ly/opFF50Q37qM

Can being suspended from school harm student’s grades? A recent study found that students who had an “exclusionary school discipline” event also experienced a major drop in grade point average. To read more, please visit ow.ly/yoMa50Q37wn

Findings from a new #research study in mice show that hormonal shifts in late #pregnancy can spark #parenting instincts and a shift in priorities, potentially leading to a lasting rewiring of #neurons in the brain: ow.ly/FFHl50Q37yg

BrainFutures' David Esselman highlights the potential of this research to advance access to psychedelic-assisted therapies, with exciting prospects for replication in U.S. mental health centers. benzinga.com/general/biotec…

In discussing In a discussing the future of fast acting mental health, "We all have to work together to move the needle"

"We need a lot more doctors, a lot more nurses, a lot more social workers, a lot more addiction counselors" -David of BrainFutures discussing the future of mental healthcare at PS23