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RFK Jr. said there was a possible connection between video games and a rise in gun violence without providing evidence.

RFK Junior Says Mass Shootings Are Being Caused by Video Games

By Frank Landymore

A clinical psychologist warns of the powerful delusions induced by AI chatbots, but thinks "psychosis" doesn't quite describe what's going on.

Psychologist Says AI Is Causing Never-Before-Seen Types of Mental Disorder

By Frank Landymore

In the wake of the Catholic school shooting that killed two children and maimed several others, RFK Jr. is suggesting SSRIs are to blame.

The Government Is Preparing to Take Away Your SSRIs

By Noor Al-Sibai

Are cases of "AI psychosis" caused by manipulative "dark patterns" employed in chatbots like ChatGPT? Some experts say yes.

AI Chatbots Are Trapping Users in Bizarre Mental Spirals for a Dark Reason, Experts Say

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

A California family is suing OpenAI over the death by suicide of their teenage son, who'd confided in ChatGPT about his suicidality.

After Their Son’s Suicide, His Parents Were Horrified to Find His Conversations With ChatGPT

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Evidence shows that walking in nature can instantly boost your attention span — but scientists can't agree why.

Scientists Can’t Figure Out Why Just Walking In Nature Appears to Quickly Heal Your Brain Rot

By Frank Landymore

A new analysis found that a ton of mental health problems are associated with AI — and more than two dozen chatbots are implicated.

Psychiatrists Warn That Talking to AI Is Leading to Severe Mental Health Issues

By Noor Al-Sibai

Scientists have figured out, using statistics, exactly how often you should have sex to safeguard against depression.

Scientists Identify Ideal Amount of Boinking for Maximum Mental Health

By Noor Al-Sibai

Researchers blocked the internet access of participants' phones for two weeks, producing an astounding boost to their mental health.

Blocking the Internet on People’s Phones for Two Weeks Led to Profound Changes in Mental Health and Attention Span

By Frank Landymore

Researchers have found that people who moved a lot in their childhood and early teen years are more likely to be depressed as adults.

If Your Family Moved a Lot as a Kid, We Have Bad News About Your Mental Health

By Noor Al-Sibai

Vaping is nearly as bad for one's body as smoking cigarettes — and new research indicates it may be harmful to mental health and sleep, too.

Vaping Linked to Mental Health Issues

By Noor Al-Sibai

Pandemic Wasn’t So Bad for Mental Health, Says Broken-Brained Study

Pandemic Wasn’t So Bad for Mental Health, Says Broken-Brained Study

By Noor Al-Sibai

As the pandemic rages on, the mental health and wellbeing of young adults and children is suffering to an alarming degree.

The Pandemic Has Shattered Young People’s Mental Health

By Dan Robitzski

$In case it didn't cause enough problems, fracking can also be devastating for the mental health of people who live nearby.$

Sociologist: Fracking is a Mental Health Disaster

By Dan Robitzski

As colleges and universities open their doors, it's becoming clear that they are not prepared to offer mental healthcare to everyone who will need it.

The Mental Healthcare Crisis Coming to American Universities

By Dan Robitzski

To help her deal with depression, Sofia Barrett-Ibarria hired a dominatrix life coach — and she's not the only one seeking out dommes for that purpose.

New Mental Health Trend: Ditching the Therapist for a Dominatrix

By Kristin Houser