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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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