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Flotation tanks deployed to combat PTSD after devastating wildfires

Flotation tanks deployed to combat PTSD after devastating wildfires
New Scientist Monday 18 May 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read
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Maui in Hawaii experienced some of the worst wildfires in US history in 2023. Amid concerns of a PTSD epidemic, flotation tanks are being deployed to the island to help restore people's mental health

Maui in Hawaii experienced some of the worst wildfires in US history in 2023. Amid concerns of a PTSD epidemic, flotation tanks are being deployed to the island to help restore people's mental health
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