Psilocybin therapy: an option for palliative care
Psilocybin therapy reduced anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer, showing promising long-term results. Therapy access is limited in the US but growing.
Understanding the final moments: new insights into the brain at death
This post explores the brain's activity during death, linking it to near-death experiences, and suggests that understanding these processes can improve end-of-life psychological care.
A new way to talk to each other during our dying days
Dr. Marlaine Figueroa Gray advocates for a new, compassionate language around death, emphasizing the importance of legacy, personhood, and meaningful connections in the dying process.
British end-of-life challenges and choices
The article discusses democratic discrepancies in the UK regarding Capital Punishment and Assisted Dying laws, highlighting shifts in public opinion and legal challenges faced by supporters of Assisted Dying.
Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
Dr. Nigel Mulligan discusses the potential psychological impacts of AI-generated "ghosts" for grieving individuals, citing concerns about emotional dependence, misinformation, and exacerbated grief-related issues.
The Christmas Card List
A woman's terminal cancer diagnosis leads her to organize farewells with loved ones, ensuring her affairs are in order, resulting in what her family calls a "Good Death."
Ride or Die
Anne Bethune examines the concept of a "Ride or Die" in her end-of-life work, highlighting their unwavering support, patience, and sensitivity through a person's final moments.
Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 2)
The article explores the complexities and contradictions in the concept of a "good death," questioning the reliance on medication and the preconceived ideals, urging a flexible, adaptive approach to end-of-life care.
Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 1)
In Part 1 of this post, Michele Bograd explores the concept of the "good death," highlighting the influence of personal beliefs, social privilege, and structural inequalities in shaping end-of-life experiences as an end-of-life doula.
There at the End: An anthology celebrating FEN’s 20th anniversary
"Look at this book and let's talk," I imagine people saying. Or, "Read the story on page (X) and know that's what I envision for myself."