Therabot Study Flawed and Biased
A psychologist writes to say that our report on a randomized clinical trial for Therabot, an AI therapy chatbot, overlooked methodological weaknesses and researcher bias.
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The Return of Trump: What Does it Mean for Mental Health Policy and Advocacy? A Live Discussion
Thursday, Dec. 19, 12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET. Join MindSite News and a team of mental health policy advocates and experts as we explore where a second Trump presidency may go.
We’ve done (and reported on) a lot of good this year
As we reach the end of 2023 – a year that, in many ways, has been deeply distressing – we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of our stories we’ve reported this year about the great work that so many people are doing in the realm of mental health. This is work that counters hopelessness and focuses on creating change.
In Honor of Indigenous Peoples Day
Today, Indigenous peoples across the U.S. honor and celebrate their community and teach the lasting effects of colonialism. The days serves as a counter-celebration to the official federal holiday of Columbus Day, and a way to honor and celebrate Native Americans’ history and culture – and recognize the challenges they continue to face. We take a look at how professional mental health organizations are reexamining their history of harmful practices.
Shame of a City, and a Nation
Two ugly strains of American life came together this week on a New York subway: the fear and hatred of people with mental illness and the belief that vigilante action is justified against people who make others frightened or uncomfortable. Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man and street performer, fit all of these categories, and now he is dead.
Mr. Lasso goes to Washington to Talk Mental Health
The cast of Ted Lasso, the hit Apple TV+ show about a fictional British soccer team, came to the White House to meet with President Biden and talk about mental health, a major theme of the show. They also made a brief appearance in the White House press briefing room. MindSite News culture writer Sarah Henry looked at the series and its depiction of mental health issues last year in an award-winning story, On the Couch with TV’s Ted Lasso. The third season just began streaming March 15, so it's a good time to re-read it.
Youth Mental Health: A Live Conversation with MindSite News, Born This Way Foundation and BeMe Health
On Thursday March 30, join MindSite News and BeMe Health for a live discussion with youth advisory board members from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. We’ll hear from young leaders about the mental health problems today’s youth are grappling with and learn what the Foundation is doing to support their mental health and to build a kinder, braver world. Keep reading to learn more about the participants and to register for the event.
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Bigotry, violence are not ‘mental health problems’
We want to express our sadness and dismay with the vicious hate crime that took place last weekend in Colorado Springs – and to say something about the hollow, default expression that occurs after every such act of mass murder.
State of Play: Companies & Clinical Trials, The Psychedelics Conversation Continues
MindSite News continues our conversations on psychedelic research and therapies with a live interview with Dick Simon and Josh Hardman. A replay of previous interviews in the series can be viewed on YouTube.
MindSite News Wins Two Awards from San Francisco Press Club
MindSite News contributors won two awards from the San Francisco Press Club including the top prize in the Series/Continuing Coverage category for our compelling stories on the changing views of mental illness in films, streaming series, novels and television.
MindSite News Psychedelics and Mental Health Live Conversation Series
MindSite News is excited to continue its series of conversations on psychedelic research and therapies with a live interview with David Bronner on October 13, 2022. A replay of our first conversation, with author and journalist Michael Pollan, can be viewed on YouTube.
MindSite News Launches Live Conversation Series on Psychedelics and Mental Health
MindSite News—the only news site dedicated exclusively to reporting on mental health in America—is launching a live public conversation series that will take place throughout the month of October to engage the public in conversations about psychedelics and mental health. The campaign also aims to raise funds to support our nonprofit journalism and ongoing coverage of this important topic.Â
Coming Thursday: Live Event – Hiding in Plain Sight
MindSite News Daily is taking the day off on Labor Day but we want to remind you about our MindSite News Live Event on youth mental health coming up this week on Thursday Sept. 8 at 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST.Â
Generation Rx, all over again
An unfortunate trend that was just getting started 22 years ago continues unabated today: putting children on multiple psychiatric medications in unstudied combinations. Plus, Alabama schools try to cope with cyberbullying – and get parents to monitor kids' social media.
Cowgirl boots, anxious nights
Today, a MindSite News Original looks at young transgender people and their families who are grappling with hostile policies. San Diego faces a drastic shortage of mental health workers. And a new focus for many therapists is "financial therapy."
MindSite News, Ken Burns Presents and WETA present a live back-to-school event: A Conversation About Youth Mental Health and the Making of Hiding in Plain Sight
As students return to school after 2-1/2 years of pandemic stress and setbacks, concerns about the mental health of young people have never been greater. We invite you to join us for a MindSite News Live Interview focused on youth mental health. Our guests will be some of the people behind the brilliant new Ken Burns Presents documentary Hiding in Plain Sight.
