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Chatbots May Spark Delusions Even in People With No Mental Illness

Psychologists say AI chatbots have led people to experience delusions, warning that more of us are at risk than we might think.

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Minneapolis Mourns Hero Nurse Killed By ICE, Condemns DHS Gaslighting

We look at another ICE killing of a US citizen in Minneapolis, and the federal government’s ensuing firehose of lies and propaganda.

A Cat Love Story, and The Battle Over Opioid Settlement Dollars

A major policy shift in Pennsylvania now allows opioid settlement funds for public defenders, a move that could transform how counties address addiction and the legal system.

Generative AI More Harmful Than Helpful in K-12 Classrooms

A new study from the Brookings Institution finds that generative AI does more bad than good in today’s classrooms.

Trump Shows ‘Unmistakable’ Signs of Serious Dementia, Experts Say. Why Isn’t Congress Invoking the 25th Amendment?
Trump Administration Cancels, Then Restores Federal Grants for Addiction Treatment and Mental Health

The administration restored nearly $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants after an overnight cancellation sparked a furious outcry.

Unseen: ICE’s Assault on Asians in the United States

A months-long investigation looked into the impact of Trump’s draconian immigration policies on Asian Americans.

The News From Minneapolis That Makes It Hard To Breathe

Minneapolis residents are reeling after the January 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent.

Care for Dogs While Their People Are in Recovery

Pawsitive Recovery is a Denver-based program that places pets with foster caregivers while their guardians recover from mental health problems.

Troubled Teen Industry in Illinois Roiled By Sexual Assault Charges
Countering Bias in San Diego 1 Laser Pulse at a Time

The Clean Slate program in San Diego provides gang tattoo removal benefits to formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reduce stigma.

How to Best Protect You and Your Family from ICE

As enforcement actions surge, these two new resources help families know their rights with ICE.

Brown University Student Survives Her Second School Shooting

A Brown University student's account of surviving her second mass shooting highlights the profound trauma of school shootings and the compounding psychological toll of gun violence on American students.

When Does Love Become Dysfunctional?

Experts are debating love addiction signs and causes that lead to obsessive love seeking and destructive relationship patterns.

How Trump’s Domestic Spying Threatens Our Collective Mental Health
‘Brain Rot’ From Social Media May Be More Than Slang

Researchers are looking at the impact of overconsuming short-form videos like TikToks and Instagram reels.

AI Fuels Psychosis. Here’s How Therapists Can Help Clients Protect Themselves 

Learn how to embed instructions into AI's operational logic to help detect and act on signs of delusion.

Pilots with Mental Health Issues Often Suffer in Silence

Stringent FAA certification requirements are leading commercial pilots to hide mental health issues like depression..

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Smartphone Ownership Before Age 13 Again Linked With Poorer Mental Health

The earlier a child received a phone, the more at risk they became for poor sleep, depression and obesity

Ketamine Therapy for Vets In Texas May Soon Shrink

A state rule change would restrict access to potentially life-changing mental health treatment.

The ICE Chronicles: Cruelty as Policy
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New Book Documents the Movement to Dismantle Youth Prisons
Teen Vogue, A Vital, Passionate Voice for Young People Is Silenced
Washington State’s Bold Plan to Boost Child Wellbeing
Talking about Death with a Young Child

Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 10:00 am PT for our next free webinar.

 

Some therapists who had trouble connecting with youth turned to another source of connection: Minecraft therapy, which follows the approach of play therapy. In this webinar, we’ll talk with two leading experts in the promising genre.

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How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care