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Floatation Tanks for PTSD Relief in Hawaii

Updated 2026-05-18 19:05 UTC 1 source Positive

Following devastating wildfires, floatation tanks are being deployed to Maui, Hawaii, to help combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors. The initiative aims to support mental health recovery.

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Floatation tanks deployed to combat PTSD after devastating wildfires

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

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