Use of generative AI chatbots and wellness applications for mental health: An APA health advisory

Supporting loved ones in eating disorder recovery at Thanksgiving Blueprint reports that Thanksgiving can be challenging for those in eating disorder recovery due to food-related anxiety and triggering social situations.

Supporting loved ones in eating disorder recovery at Thanksgiving

Youth with mental health conditions share strikingly similar brain changes, regardless of diagnosis An international study—the largest of its kind—has uncovered similar structural changes in the brains of young people diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD and conduct disorder, offering…

Youth with mental health conditions share strikingly similar brain changes, regardless of diagnosis

When People in Distress Deny Being Suicidal, Should They Be Believed?
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.

How climate change and extreme weather affect mental health Typhoons, floods, soaring temperatures all take a toll on our mental well-being, but there are small steps we can take to lessen the impact.

How climate change and extreme weather affect mental health

Scientists Freak Out as RFK Jr.’s CDC Makes Jaw-Dropping Vaccine U-Turn Experts at the CDC were blindsided by an update to the language linking vaccinations to autism.

Scientists Freak Out as RFK Jr.’s CDC Makes Jaw-Dropping Vaccine U-Turn

Opinion | The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education Asking students to drill down on their schoolwork amid an array of digital distractions is inimical to learning.

The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education

More Teens Are Taking Antidepressants. It Could Disrupt Their Sex Lives for Years. Research on adults who take S.S.R.I.s shows they tamp down sexual desire. Why aren’t we studying what that could mean for adolescents who take them?

More Teens Are Taking Antidepressants. It Could Disrupt Their Sex Lives for Years. #antidepressants

Solomon Thomas sends powerful mental health message as Cowboys deal with tragedy “Marshawn was in the building, smiling every day,” Solomon Thomas said Thursday.

Solomon Thomas sends powerful mental health message as Cowboys deal with tragedy

How Do You Judge Whether a Police Officer Is Mentally Fit for the Job? The New York Police Department has tried to fire 30 officers who failed a psychological exam or a background check. Some say the test is the problem.

How Do You Judge Whether a Police Officer Is Mentally Fit for the Job?

‘He went to hospital as a physically healthy young man. He never came home again’ A crisis-hit mental health trust faces questions over multiple deaths as doctors raise the alarm about an alleged culture of fear, which they say is putting patients at risk

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Mental health disorders may double risk of heart disease, Emory study finds Emory researchers reveal a strong link between mental health and heart disease, showing some disorders can raise heart risks by up to 100%.

Mental health disorders may double risk of heart disease, Emory study finds

Anxiety is one of the world’s most common health issues. How have treatments evolved over the last 70 years? Anxiety affects at least hundreds of millions of people every year. What treatments are available, and how have they changed over time?

Anxiety is one of the world’s most common health issues. How have treatments evolved over the last 70 years?

New SF Clinic Helps People Facing Health Breakdowns in Public A former Goodwill thrift store now houses an urgent care clinic for people experiencing mental health breakdowns in public.

A San Francisco Clinic Shows Promise in Treating Drug-Fueled Public Breakdowns
A former Goodwill thrift store now houses an urgent care clinic for people experiencing mental health breakdowns in public.

5 reasons going outside is good for your mental health (even when it's dark) We know being outside is good for us. For generations, parents have urged kids to go outside and play. But how exactly does time in nature help us?

5 reasons going outside is good for your mental health (even when it's dark)

Mental health unit care workers charged after BBC Panorama probe Two care workers are charged with the ill-treatment of four people at a mental health unit in Greater Manchester in 2022.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Are you SAD? Why you should not ignore ‘winter blues’ | - The Times of India Explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), its symptoms, and effective strategies to overcome the winter blues. Learn how to improve your mood with lifestyle changes and treatments.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Are you SAD? Why you should not ignore ‘winter blues’ | - The Times of India

‘Energy Insecurity’ Tied to Anxiety, Depression Risk Difficulties with paying for household energy needs is linked to increased risk for both anxiety and depression in US adults, a new study suggests.

‘Energy Insecurity’ Tied to Anxiety, Depression Risk

Common Antidepressant Sertraline Found to Lift Mood Within Two Weeks A new analysis of the PANDA clinical trial reveals that the antidepressant sertraline improves certain emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within two weeks of starting treatment. A new…

Common Antidepressant Sertraline Found to Lift Mood Within Two Weeks

Reese Witherspoon Opened Up About Postpartum Depression “I just cried all the time, I was up all night, I was exhausted.”

Reese Witherspoon Opened Up About Postpartum Depression

Anthony Hopkins Says His Wife Thinks He May Have Autism — but He's 'Cynical' About Diagnoses: 'It’s All Nonsense' Anthony Hopkins says his wife, Stella Arroyave, once suggested that he has autism spectrum disorder, but he's 'cynical' about diagnoses and thinks 'it's all nonsense.'

Anthony Hopkins Says His Wife Thinks He May Have Autism — but He's 'Cynical' About Diagnoses: 'It’s All Nonsense' people.com/anthony-hopk...

Opinion | This Is the Way You Beat Trump — and Trumpism

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Why Horror Movies and Scaring Yourself Can Make You Feel Less Anxious Seeking out scares for sport is linked to a number of health benefits.

Why Horror Movies and Scaring Yourself Can Make You Feel Less Anxious

AI chatbots often violate ethical standards in mental health contexts A new study shows that even when prompted to use therapy techniques, AI chatbots often violate professional ethics. Their responses can reinforce negative beliefs and fail to appropriately handle…

AI chatbots often violate ethical standards in mental health contexts

OpenAI shares data on ChatGPT users with suicidal thoughts, psychosis The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.

OpenAI shares data on ChatGPT users with suicidal thoughts, psychosis

Psychedelics May Rewire Memory Circuits Key to Mental Health - Neuroscience News New research suggests that psychedelic drugs may work by strengthening specific brain connections linked to memory and cognition.

Psychedelics May Rewire Memory Circuits Key to Mental Health - Neuroscience News

Soda and Soft Drinks May Increase Chances of Depression In Women, Claims New Study Soft drinks and diet sodas may be linked to higher depression risk in women suggests new research Read ahead to know how these drinks could affect your brain and mood

Soda and Soft Drinks May Increase Chances of Depression In Women, Claims New Study

Recording of the APA webinar on my new book, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘴, is free online. Watch on-demand: t.co/F12Y0fD2xr

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Mental Health in the Scroll Age | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine What is digital life doing to young minds?

Mental Health in the Scroll Age | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine