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Death Goes Modern
Is Its Rise to Cultural Stardom Bringing Death Out of the Shadows?
Humans and death have a complicated relationship. With the widespread death and uncertainty the world has been forced to face over the last two pandemic-heavy years, it might seem only natural that death would rise as a cultural star. And … Continue reading
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Support Grows for Legalization of Psychedelics
Dr. Bronner's, the quirky soap company, is using its label to drum up support
For nearly two years, the global pandemic has created a mental health crisis in the U.S., with millions suffering from anxiety, trauma and depression related to financial, emotional and job-related stress. Those with pre-existing mental health issues have also been … Continue reading
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Prolonged Grief Receives New Recognition
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders now lists prolonged grief disorder as a condition
Prolonged grief disorder isn’t new: the condition was previously termed complicated grief and persistent complex grief disorder. But in a recent revision, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has upgraded the condition from one requiring further study to … Continue reading
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End-of-Life Pet Photography Captures Final Precious Moments
Poignant portraits soothe animal lovers’ grief
We love our pets. So much so, that we consider these domestic creatures our family or friends. Throughout their lives, we often capture this special bond through photos, selfies and portraits. When our pets are diagnosed with a terminal disease, … Continue reading
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COVID-19 Is Creating Child Orphans
More than 140,000 U.S. children have lost a caregiver during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a vast toll on families and their loved ones – and unfortunately, children have not been spared. Many have become orphans. A recent study in the journal Pediatrics found that for every four COVID-related deaths … Continue reading
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Pot Gets Another Shot at Federal Legalization
Republicans introduce a new bill to decriminalize marijuana
Marijuana, cannabis, weed, ganja, grass, pot. Much like its namesake, its legal use is all over the map. According to the “National Conference of State Legislatures,” 36 states and four territories allow for medical marijuana use, while 18 states, two … Continue reading
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