Denis Storey
Born in Hawaii, raised in Kansas City, and now living in Denver, Denis Storey spent more than 20 years of his career as a journalist – working on everything from design work at daily newspapers to editing a monthly trade publication.
With a journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and more than a decade covering a range of topics from health care to retirement planning, Storey successfully made the transition from print to digital as the editor of a BtoB website and trade show.
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- Psychiatrist.com7 articles
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FDA Rejects MDMA-Assisted PTSD Therapy10 Aug 2024—Psychiatrist.comClinical relevance: The FDA declined to approve Lykos Therapeutics’ application for using MDMA capsules in treating PTSD, requesting an additional Phase 3 trial to study safety and efficacy. Concerns included potential bias from participants’ prior MDMA use, unblinding issues, therapy misconduct, and inadequate side effect reporting. Lykos expressed disappointment, citing existing positive Phase 3 trial results, and plans to ask the FDA to reconsider. Experts emphasize the need for rigorous...
Study Finds Dungeons & Dragons Boosts Mental Health18 Jul 2024—Psychiatrist.comClinical relevance: Researchers at University College Cork found that playing Dungeons & Dragons benefits mental health by providing escapism, self-exploration, and social support. The game’s collaborative and creative nature fosters a sense of control and emotional connection, helping players deal with real-life feelings of powerlessness. D&D has seen a resurgence, particularly during the pandemic, with increased popularity highlighting its therapeutic potential for emotional and social...
Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Warning Labels18 Jun 2024—Psychiatrist.comClinical relevance: U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that social media is as harmful to youth as smoking or alcohol, advocating for warning labels. Research from University College London shows internet addiction alters adolescent brain function and mental health. Other studies link social media use to increased ADHD, anxiety, and other youth mental health issues. Murthy calls for legislative action to limit data collection and addictive features, and for platforms to undergo...
