Hospice Insights Podcast - Psychedelics and End of Life Care: Understanding the Legal Landscape
Over the past few years, more and more Americans have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. According to Mental Health America, nearly 1 in every 5 adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given...more
Most people think of broken bones and totaled cars when they imagine a car accident. But the damage often goes deeper than what we can see. The emotional and psychological toll of a crash can be just as serious as physical...more
There has been a lot of buzz around psychedelics, and particularly their potential usefulness in treating existential suffering at the end of life. Husch Blackwell was the first law firm in the country to establish a...more
Car accidents are traumatic events that can leave a lasting impact on victims, not only physically but also emotionally. While the physical injuries can be quite obvious, the psychological effects, such as anxiety, are not...more
The recent wave of lawsuits against TikTok by over a dozen states and the District of Columbia marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms and their impact on youth mental health. The lawsuits...more
On March 8, 2023, US Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced an updated version of the Breakthrough Therapies Act, and US Reps. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) introduced companion legislation in...more
With few exceptions lawyers are not psychologists and have no business trying to play in that field. But experienced lawyers inevitably see their fair share of psychological wounds when interacting with clients. Although we...more
Victims of mild traumatic brain injury (“mTBI”) commonly report psychological distress, which is not surprising given the impact the injury can have on every aspect of everyday life including but not limited to balance,...more
In the last few years, we have seen an uptick in behavioral health groups focused on psychedelic treatments. There are now at least five (5) psychedelic-assisted therapy platforms traded on NASDAQ with numerous others listed...more
Facebook had a rough week on many fronts, including the publishing of “The Facebook Files” by the Wall Street Journal, segments on CBS Sunday Morning, the revelation of on 60 Minutes of Frances Haugen as the whistleblower,...more
Recent psilocybin studies have generated significant interest due to the unparalleled positive results for individuals suffering from major depressive disorders and substance abuse disorders. In an era where once-illicit...more
A recent Defense Department/University of Pittsburgh study confirms three important points made in prior posts: So called “mild” traumatic brain injury (“mTBI”) can have long-term, disabling consequences (in both...more