Heather Dale explains how sustained fear can change brain chemistry, stress regulation, sleep, focus, and decision-making. Looking at immigration-related fear through a biological lens, she argues that depleted nervous systems need stabilization through sleep, nutrition, and support before deeper healing can take hold.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is moving closer to mainstream care. Belinda Morey explains what treatment actually looks like, who may benefit, what the risks are, and why FDA fast-tracking has clinicians and patients paying attention.

Jason Shiers launches our Future of Substance Use Treatment Series by asking whether addiction is only pathology—or also an attempted solution. He explores how treatment can honor disease, trauma, psychology, and neuroscience while helping people heal the needs beneath the behavior and move from recovery toward flourishing