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Sam Nichols

Sam Nichols

Sam Nichols is an Australian writer and journalist. His work, which often covers healthcare, drug policy, addiction medicine and technology, has appeared in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, SBS and VICE.

National park rangers have a mental health problem. Could it get worse?

 Health
• September 18, 2026

New directives and staffing cuts are compounding longstanding stressors facing National Park Service rangers

An anonymous woman sits at her a desk indoors, holding an iPhone, with a small cup and saucer to her right.

Mental health chatbots struggle with suicide warning signs, study finds

 Health
• April 28, 2026

Chatbots created for mental health support are struggling to respond to suicidal behavior, research suggests

A woman wearing psychedelic colors and holding an umbrella stands on stilts with a sign that reads SCIENCE NOT STIGMA

As psychedelics bloom, New Yorkers march for ‘cognitive liberty’

 Health
• April 23, 2026

Pushing for better access to drugs like psilocybin and MDMA, advocates are at last enjoying some political momentum

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