RAND Research Topic: Mental Health and Illness2024-03-18T08:27:27ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/mental-health-and-illness.htmlTerror and the Secondary Trauma of Social MediaRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2023/11/terror-and-the-secondary-trauma-of-social-media.html2023-11-04T08:08:00Z2023-11-04T08:08:00ZAs graphic images from Israel and Gaza proliferate on social media, it is likely that these images are having significant negative impacts on the mental health and well-being of many. Mitigating their impact on global mental health might require making hard choices and doing the work to forge community bonds that prioritize everyone's well-being.Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics in Treating PTSD and Depression Among VeteransRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2023/therapeutic-use-of-psychedelics-in-treating-ptsd-and-depression-among-veterans.html2023-11-08T12:36:00Z2023-11-08T12:36:00ZClinical trials have shown that psychedelics can have a positive effect on mental health conditions like PTSD or depression for some people. Enthusiasm for these treatments has grown among veterans and providers who work with military populations. The VA should invest in research and provide guidance on psychedelics.