Your daily music routine could help ease anxiety, science suggests
We all know that listening to a favorite playlist can turn a bad day around, but new science suggests that the benefits of music might go far deeper than just…
The Era of ‘AI Psychosis’ is Here. Are You a Possible Victim?
If the term “AI psychosis” has completely infiltrated your social media feed lately, you’re not alone. While not an official medical diagnosis, “AI psychosis” is the informal name mental health…
Her 6-Year-Old Son Told Her He Wanted to Die. So She Built an AI Company to Save Him
The burgeoning world of AI-powered mental health support is a minefield. From chatbots giving dangerously incorrect medical advice to AI companions encouraging self-harm, the headlines are filled with cautionary tales.…
Ozempic, Other Weight Loss Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Depression and Anxiety
Another week, another study finding that Ozempic/Wegovy and similar drugs may do a lot more than just help people lose weight. New research has found that patients who start taking…
NYC Mayor Calls Social Media an ‘Environmental Toxin,’ Announces It on Social Media
On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the Big Apple would be the first city to officially classify social media as a public health risk. Social media is…
FTC Plans to Add Child Psychologists to Address Internet’s Impact on Kid’s Mental Health
Image: SB Arts Media (Shutterstock) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will look to add child psychologists to its staff to advise its efforts on regulating the internet. Democratic Commissioner Alvaro…
Exercise or Pills for Depression? Study Finds Pros and Cons to Both
New research could complicate the narrative over using exercise to help with depression and other mental health issues. A study compared depressed and/or anxious people who joined a running program…
Maybe Facebook’s Ruthless Ascent Didn’t Make the World More Depressed, Study Says
New academic research analyzing Facebook’s adoption across 72 different countries is trying to challenge the common claim that social media is to blame for negative mental health outcomes. Researchers at…
How fitness video games can help improve your mental well-being
Fitness as a standalone concept — whether someone is running on their own, going to the gym, or just even walking on a daily basis — has overall net positives…
Gaming to boost mental health: 5 tips from a clinical psychologist
Clinical psychologist and video game designer Dr. Kelli Dunlap shares how to reap the mental health benefits of gaming while avoiding the pitfalls.