Depression rates rise among AAPI youth amid mental health stigma
That was about 20 years ago, yet Nguyen continues to see her personal experiences echoed in the experiences of the...
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When Not Knowing Is Better for Your Mind and Mental Health
In today’s information-driven world, where headlines and notifications are constant, not knowing something may feel like a personal failure. But...
Parents of Abbi Agosta seek to normalize mental health discussions through sports after daughter’s battle with OCD
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Life is a collection of moments."Abbi was fiercely independent", Abbi's mother, Monica, said."She was driven; when...
Study Reveals Two Simple Financial Habits That Significantly Boost Mental Health
Can small money habits boost your mental health? New research suggests that consistent saving and timely debt repayment could quietly...
Girl, 14, died after being left alone at Huntercombe mental health hospital by carer with fake ID, inquest told
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AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn | Artificial intelligence (AI)
In 2023, a Belgian man reportedly ended his life after developing eco-anxiety and confiding in an AI chatbot over six...
When social media posts affect mental health
As the use of AI therapy chatbots grows, so do potential dangersCan AI help close the mental health gap, or...
Poor mental health often plays a role in adults killing children. But it is primarily about violence
Recently, two babies died on opposite sides of the country. The first was a seven-month-old boy, found dead after being...
Federal grant cuts put school mental health resources at risk, staffers say
As public school districts prepare for a new school year, there are concerns about dwindling resources stemming from federal funding...
