Our military service members and veteran community have reported heavy tolls on the body and the mind, and the effects can span across decades. Many individuals can experience chronic pain, poor sleep, and a nervous system that stays on alert long after it needs to. Yoga is one practical way to work with all three. Yoga can be a great addition to medical and/or mental health care. It is a steady practice that helps many veterans feel more at ease, and the VA now includes it i

As conversations around integrative mental health continue to grow, so does the language used to describe different therapeutic approaches. Terms like “psychedelic therapy,” “plant medicine,” and “ketamine treatment” are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct categories of substances and experiences.

A 2022 study from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that psilocybin-assisted treatment significantly reduced symptoms of major depressive disorder in adults, with effects that may last up to a year.