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‘These are our people’: How a street-based therapy service is tackling San Francisco’s drugs crisis
The Ferret visits the Harm Reduction Therapy Center in San Francisco, a psychotherapy service that offers an open-door policy to people using drugs.
Why do more men need someone to talk to? The Ferret investigates…the health gap, part three
In part three of The Ferret investigates…the health gap, we turn our attention to the mental wellbeing of young and middle aged men.
Why does a good start matter for our children’s health? The Ferret investigates…the health gap podcast, part one
The Health Gap is a three-part special podcast looking at the difference between the health and wellbeing of people depending on whether you live in Scotland’s most, or least, deprived communities.
Longer A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show
Women wait longer than men for emergency medical care in Scotland despite the fact they are more likely to be admitted to hospital after being seen in A&E.
Experts back magic mushroom ingredient as ‘paradigm shift’ in mental health treatment
An expert claimed the drug had shown long-term effectiveness in treating depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders.
‘Veterans are dying and treatment is limited’: why one solider turned to magic mushrooms
One former soldiers – left desperate by the failure of current treatments for post traumatic stress disorder – have turned to psilocybin to deal with the psychological effects of war.
FFS explains: Drug decriminalisation policies
After Scotland asked for powers to decriminalise personal drug use, Ferret Fact Service looks at approaches across the world.
How a community-run helpline is helping women access safe abortion advice in Kenya
Aunty Jane offers support for anyone with questions about their sexual and reproductive health, including how to access safe and legal abortion care.
The tampon dispatch – Perth’s solution to menstrual equity
For World Menstruation Hygiene Day, The Ferret visited the small city where the council claims to have spent £50,000 giving away sanitary products since 2018.