Problem Gambling Is Quietly Becoming an Adolescent Crisis
A 2026 survey from Common Sense Media found that one-third of boys age 11 to 17 reported gambling in the past year.
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He Almost Killed His Father. Now He Helps Others At Risk.
In today’s newsletter, we explore how one man healed after a dangerous psychotic break that nearly led him to murder.
Fallout Over Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy
Despite the Supreme Court ruling, conversion therapists can still be sued for a practice the United Nations calls “torture.”
Dad’s Dementia Helped One Kenyan Researcher Find Purpose in Her Career
Sharing that “dementia is a disease of moments," a Kenyan researcher teaches families how to better care for their loved ones.
Your Teen Is Probably Going to Turn to AI for Advice – Check Out the APA’s Tips on Helping Them Stay Safe and Grounded
As teens turn to AI for advice, experts say that patient should work with them to make sure they use AI safely.
Google and Meta Found Negligent in Apps’ Mental Health Harms
Meta, Instagram's owner, and Google, Youtube's owner, neglected to protect a user from their apps’ addictiveness, a jury rules.
The College Mental Health Crisis
Experts say more preventive care is needed to combat the growing mental health crisis affecting college students.
Trump Administration Breaks its Promises to Veterans with Mental Health Issues
Since Trump’s return to office, the strained staffing situation within the Department of Veterans Affairs is now “at a breaking point."
How Denmark Is Using Storytelling to Erase Stereotypes About Mental Illness
A Danish program, "One of Us," invites “ambassadors” to share their stories and combat stereotypes about mental illness.
No Good Choices: The Plight of Afghan Girls Forced to Present as Boys Under Taliban Rule
Forced to live under the Taliban's strict patriarchal rules, Afghan families with no fathers or sons turn to girls to meet basic needs.
Family of 6 in ICE Detention for 9 Months ‘Dying on the Inside’
After nine months in Dilley Immigration Processing Center, “we forgot what it feels like to be free," a recent high school graduate wrote.
Checking for ICE Before Every Class: The New Reality for Minnesota’s International Students
Since the start of Operation Metro Surge, S, an international student in St. Paul, has lived in a state of high alert.
Millennials Weigh Having Children On Their Own Terms
Not having children is also a valid path, and one that everyone should consider, Merle Bombardieri argues in her 1981 book.
Youth Mental Health Crisis ‘Most Pronounced in Wealthier Countries’: An Interview with Sapien Labs
Owning cell phones at a younger age, eating ultraprocessed food, and the crumbling of family bonds are largely to blame, says founder and chief scientist Tara Thiagarajan.
Will the Pursuit of Profit Suck the Benefits Out of Psychedelics?
Many new programs have removed the most transformative, curative and life-affirming parts of the psychedelic experience.
How Olympic Athletes Navigate Disappointment
Lindsay Jacobellis viewed setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than threats. Thankfully, that’s something we can all train for.
Kids Lonely, Isolated Without Friends To Play With in Person
As families connect virtually, it's becoming easier for kids to play online. That makes it harder to organize real-life playdates.
ChatGPT Told Her It Knew Exactly Where She’d Meet Her Soulmate. Twice, She Believed It.
ChatGPT said it knew when and where she'd meet her soulmate, someone it claimed she’d known in 87 previous lifetimes.
Health Organizations Condemn Traumatic ICE Raids, Family Separation
According to letters from children living in an ICE detention facility, living conditions are inhumane and their mental health is suffering.
Mental Health Coalition Protests ICE Raids and Detention
Patients are avoiding health care, even in serious medical emergencies, because of ICE raids on clinics and hospitals.
Does Contemporary “McMindfulness” Reinforce Our Suffering?
A Buddhist teacher and professor argues that a mindfulness solely focused on the self is only a stopgap fix.
Does Contemporary “McMindfulness” Reinforce Our Suffering?
A Buddhist teacher and professor argues that a commodified mindfulness solely focused on the self is only a stopgap fix.
In Teens, Social Anxiety Often Looks Like Anger
A study finds that some teens' aggressive behavior may be due to social anxiety, not straightforward reactivity.
“No Beds”: Despite Improvements, Detroit’s Shelter System Continues to Let Families Down
When a Detroit mom and her two sons faced homelessness last year, she spent months calling the city daily for beds - in vain.
