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Big news for mental health! President Trump just signed an executive order directing $50 million in federal funds to expand access to psychedelic treatments, fast-tracking FDA review of substances like psilocybin and ibogaine for depression and anxiety.

This is a huge pivot, since a 2025 JAMA study found that even a single dose of LSD could ease anxiety and depression for months — and therapists should be cautiously excited about what this could mean for clients who haven't found relief through traditional treatments.

Read More: Trump Signs Order Fast Tracking Review Of Psychedelics For Mental Health Disorders (NPR)

Quick heads up for anyone on Xanax! 3mg tablets of Xanax XR sold in 60-tablet bottles have been recalled nationwide after failing "dissolution specifications" — meaning the pills may not dissolve properly and deliver the full dose your body needs.

The recall affects lot number 8177156, expiring 02/28/2027, distributed to patients between August 2024 and May 2025. If that's your prescription, stop taking them immediately and dispose of them safely — and as always, reach out to your pharmacist or doctor for next steps!

Read More: Xanax, One of the Most Popular Anxiety Drugs, Has Been Recalled Nationwide (People)

Psychedelics (also known as hallucinogens) are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. Psychedelics affect all the senses, altering a person’s thinking, sense of time and emotions.

During phase studies, psychedelic therapy has shown promise in the treatment of various mental health conditions. Unlike traditional therapy, clinicians use substances such as psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, and MDMA to supplement counseling sessions. The idea is that with the inclusion of psychedelics, the person will have an altered state of consciousness and be open to more profound emotional healing and personal growth.

Many common psychedelics are classified as Schedule I Substances by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The designation makes some common psychedelics illegal at the federal level. In the U.S., psychedelic-assisted therapy is still in the clinical trial stage. Individuals would need to enroll in a trial to access treatment. Several states and cities are pushing to legalize psychedelics for therapeutic purposes.

Your Sundays might literally be worth more than you think! A survey of over 1,000 Americans found that people who do a Sunday reset earn about $25,000 more per year than those who don't — with an average salary of $73,000 compared to $48,000. And the mental health perks are real too — 69% of Sunday resetters say it reduces their anxiety leaving them feeling more prepared and focused heading into the week.

Therapists are loving this trend — but remember, experts warn not to let your reset turn into a head start on work, because that only makes the weekend feel shorter!

Read More: Workers Who Do A ‘Sunday Reset’ May Make $25,000 More A Year (Fast Company)

MYTH: It’s easy to be sent to a psychiatric hospital against your will

FACT: Involuntary hospitalization is rare and only happens in extreme cases where someone is a danger to themselves or others. Even then, mental health professionals should follow strict ethical and legal guidelines.

Mental health care is usually voluntary. Most people seek treatment because they want to improve their well-being, not because they’re forced to.

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