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Xenon stock falls 30% but FDA story proves more complex — Sep 21, 2026Xenon shares fell 30.69% to $39.75 after pairing an azetukalner epilepsy NDA with a voluntary pause of two Phase 3 psychiatry trials over psychosis signals.

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Nicole Hardy Investors dumping shares this fast ignore how often FDA processes drag on with back and forth before final decisions.

Trump says daily aspirin helps for psychological reasons — 5dThe clip shows President Trump explaining that he takes an aspirin each day for psychological reasons and believes it thins his blood. It is spreading because of his extended remarks on the longstanding practice. @RapidResponse47

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Rachel Meyers Taking medicine mainly for psychological comfort seems like a stretch, even if the blood thinning part has some basis.

Psychedelic Pop Artist Peter Max Dies at 88 — Sep 16, 2026Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist of the 1994 World Cup poster and the man who saved the runaway cow Cincinnati Freedom, died Sept. 14 at 88.

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Romania sets 5,055-meter table record to fund pediatric psychiatry unit — Sep 12, 2026Tens of thousands in Bucharest gathered around a 5,055-meter Uniting Table to set a Guinness World Record and raise funds for Romania’s first pediatric psychiatry hospital, with private donations funding an estimated €16.5 million project at Obregia Hospital that will benefit thousands of children annually.

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Derek Foss A turnout of tens of thousands proves strong public support for better mental health care for Romanian kids.

FBI reportedly removes contractor over employee data breach — 3dFBI removed an Accenture contractor Monday after a missed patch; exposed data reportedly included street addresses of human intelligence operatives and medical and psychiatric records.

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Nicole Hardy It's alarming that one missed patch on Oracle PeopleSoft could leak sensitive FBI employee records.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” — Ben Williams, Author — Oct 2, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Verity World Premiere Draws Hathaway, Johnson — Sep 28, 2026The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, opens in theaters October 2. It follows a writer hired to finish an incapacitated novelist’s series who uncovers a disturbing manuscript, and one review calls the mystery engrossing but frustratingly ambiguous.

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Dakota Johnson Discusses Truth in ‘Verity’ — Sep 25, 2026Dakota Johnson says the psychological thriller “Verity,” adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, explores how difficult it can be to know whom to trust. The story follows a writer who uncovers disturbing secrets at a reclusive author’s estate, leaving audiences to question who is telling the truth and who is the villain; Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett also star.

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Ukraine War Separates Families, Fuels Drone Anxiety — Sep 25, 2026Russia’s expanded use of drones and missiles is deepening the war’s psychological toll on Ukrainians, with clinicians reporting severe drone-related anxiety and families facing danger far from the front. The conflict also keeps soldiers apart from loved ones, as one artilleryman’s brief calls and rare home visits are shaped by combat and air attacks near his family.

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Lindsay Clancy Defense Seeks Dismissal and Holdout Juror Probe — Sep 21, 2026Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyers are pushing for a limited inquiry and the preservation of juror records, including questionnaires, cellphone logs, and potential background checks, targeted at the holdout juror who voted to convict in the mistrial. They also want to question the holdout about the accuracy of his jury responses and possible use of outside information or phones during deliberations, as prosecutors and defense contend with the postpartum psychosis defense and the jury’s deadlock.

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Acadia Plans Phase 3 After Alzheimer’s Drug Endpoint Miss — Sep 24, 2026Acadia’s 60 mg remlifanserin cut Alzheimer’s psychosis scores 12.6 vs 10.4 for placebo but missed significance (p=0.0603); Phase 3 continues without the 30 mg arm.

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Sam Okafor A 2 point difference on the scale is modest at best, so phase 3 success is far from guaranteed.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts to First-Person View in 1996 Scotland — Sep 21, 2026Silent Hill: Townfall shifts the franchise to a first‑person experience set in St. Amelia, Scotland, focusing on exploration, puzzles, and psychological horror with limited combat, delivering a atmospheric and story-driven reinvention that many reviews laud for capturing the series’ spirit while diverging from traditional gameplay. Critics praise its atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and fresh perspective from Screen Burn/No Code using Unreal Engine 5, though some note it may not fully satisfy longtime fans expecting the classic trilogy’s pacing and style.

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Dana Whitfield Longtime fans like me might miss the deliberate third-person pacing even if the environmental storytelling holds up in Unreal Engine 5.

Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial — Sep 15, 2026Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.

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South Korean workers file claims against US agencies over Georgia raid — Sep 15, 2026More than 300 South Korean workers file claims against U.S. agencies over a Georgia raid; Kim cites "lasting psychological trauma" after seven days detained.

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Tom Gallagher If the raid targeted legal visa holders then the US agencies need to explain why so many ended up filing suits.

FDA hearing examines safeguards for potential psychedelic mental health treatments — Sep 14, 2026FDA held a Sep. 14, 2026 hearing on safeguards for psilocybin and MDMA mental-health treatments; analysts see possible approvals as early as 2027.

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Rachel Meyers The FDA's focus on provider training and supervised use is essential before any approvals move forward.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Blow Out Named Among Greatest Thrillers — Sep 12, 2026Critics celebrate thrillers as a timeless force, from The Third Man and Charade to modern showcases like The Raid, Shutter Island, and Blow Out, highlighting how paranoia, conspiracy, and high-stakes tension keep the genre alive across decades. Tarantino cites The Thing as a personal influence on his work, and Blow Out’s enduring critical reevaluation underscores Brian De Palma’s impact on political and psychological thrillers.

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Dana Whitfield Tarantino picking The Thing makes sense, those practical effects keep it ahead of a lot of newer horror.

Detroit Gets Front Row Seat To China’s Slow Execution Of German Auto — Aug 8, 2026Germany’s once-mighty auto industry is trembling under pressure that strikes at the heart of that country’s national psyche.

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Jordan Peterson’s Daughter Delivers Devastating Update On Her Father’s Health — Apr 19, 2026The daughter of famed Canadian clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson said Saturday her father is suffering from “a psych-med-induced neurological injury.” Peterson, who was diagnosed with chronic…

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Violent Repeat Offender Left Psych Ward Days Before Allegedly Shooting Up Busy Massachusetts Street — May 13, 2026The suspect charged with randomly shooting people on a Massachusetts street on Monday was in a psychiatric facility three days prior, court records say. Tyler Brown’s parole officer learned he was using drugs and acting…

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Jussie Smollett Reportedly Placed in Psych Ward After Being Deemed ‘At Risk of Self-Harm’Reporting — Mar 14, 2022Actor Jussie Smollett is now categorized in jail as being at risk of self-harm, his brother said Sunday. Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 30 months of felony probation and 150 days of jail time for staging a hate…

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Loudoun Rapist Punished: Judge Hands Down Lifelong Sentence, Says Boy’s Psych Exam ‘Scared’ HerReporting — Jan 13, 2022The 15-year-old boy at the center of a sexual assault controversy in Loudoun County, Virginia, was sentenced Wednesday to spend the next three years in treatment, rather than jail, but was ordered to register for life…

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Man’s Life Turns Into Nightmare After Identity Theft – Authorities Refused to Believe Him, Judge Ordered Stay in Psych WardOpinion — Apr 6, 2024This is one of those stories that would make a great script for an Adam Sandler movie. Except, it’s the tragic tale of a life ruined by lax laws and safeguards in an increasingly digital world. For 35 years, Matthew…

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Clancy Trial Adds Nurse Practitioner TestimonyHealth — Aug 7, 2026In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, the defense argues she was not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis and alleged improper medication, while psychiatrists testified that her condition did not show psychosis. The proceedings have drawn wide attention, with efforts to call a TikTok influencer witness and a former McLean social worker, and testimony highlighting limitations of prior evaluations at treatment facilities.

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Clancy Lawyer Seeks Trump Pardon After Mistrial — Sep 8, 2026Lindsay Clancy’s attorney has pressed President Trump to grant a pardon after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, arguing she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and that she is a compassionate person who deserves clemency. Trump previously commented that, whatever the outcome, the case would carry a price, and the defense notes ongoing questions about her psychiatric care and the jury's deadlocked verdict.

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