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Take Two Shrooms and Call Me in the Morning: The Medical Promise of Magic Mushrooms

December 1, 2021April 30, 2022 - by Rachel Joan Wallis

Psilocybin can treat depression, alcoholism, PTSD, and even cluster headaches. Why is it still illegal?

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How Parks Got Us Through a Tough Winter

March 18, 2021June 7, 2021 - by Rachel Joan Wallis

The pandemic showed just how important green spaces are to our mental health. How can we keep them accessible during the coldest months?

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Is Fast Fashion Finally Out of Style?

March 9, 2021November 8, 2021 - by Rachel Joan Wallis

With big retailers closing locations and customers flocking to boutique brands, shopping habits may be changing for good

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Will COVID-19 Change How We Think about Disability?

February 12, 2021November 25, 2023 - by Rachel Joan Wallis

From prioritizing pedestrian spaces to proliferating online hangouts, the pandemic has made accessibility mainstream. Will it last?

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Having a Miserable Winter? Go for a Walk

February 4, 2021January 25, 2024 - by Rachel Joan Wallis

Getting your daily steps is the perfect winter activity, now more than ever

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