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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

Man shot by NYPD during mental health crisis hopes Mamdani admin will settle case in his favor | amNewYork

Attorneys for Raul de la Cruz are hopeful for a sympathetic response from Mayor Mamdani regarding his case against the city after a police shooting.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

The interface that responds

AI systems are designed to engage with human emotions but raise ethical concerns about authenticity and human connection.
#parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Hot Take: The Parenting Hot Takes Aren't Always Helping

Social media parenting content can increase anxiety and does not address the complexities of real parenting challenges.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 hours ago

My Sister Doesn't Know the Gruesome Story About How Our Mom Died. I'm Worried She'll Find Out Online.

Children should learn the truth about their parent's death from a trusted source to avoid shock and betrayal from discovering it online.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Hot Take: The Parenting Hot Takes Aren't Always Helping

Social media parenting content can increase anxiety and does not address the complexities of real parenting challenges.
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

I'm 51 and child-free, and the sole caretaker for my 92-year-old dad. It's taken a toll on my social life.

Caring for an aging parent is challenging, regardless of personal circumstances like being single or child-free.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Only 3% of suicides linked to domestic abuse result in prosecution, data shows

Between 2020 and 2025, 553 people took their own lives after suspected abuse in an intimate relationship, but only 17 posthumous charges were brought.
UK news
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

One of the most profound encounters of my life': could existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen change the way you think?

Emmy van Deurzen established existential therapy in the UK, emphasizing the need for support during mental health crises beyond traditional anti-psychiatry.
#meta
fromMiami Herald
21 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

fromMiami Herald
21 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

#trauma
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Self-Attunement for Trauma Survivors: Putting It Into Practice

Emergent life persists in trauma survivors even when meaning feels lost, highlighting resilience and the biological capacity for life to reorganize.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Self-Attunement for Trauma Survivors: Putting It Into Practice

Emergent life persists in trauma survivors even when meaning feels lost, highlighting resilience and the biological capacity for life to reorganize.
#eating-disorders
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Push for improved action on eating disorder care

People with eating disorders demand a dedicated strategy for early intervention and better training for healthcare staff due to inadequate care.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Push for improved action on eating disorder care

People with eating disorders demand a dedicated strategy for early intervention and better training for healthcare staff due to inadequate care.
#anxiety
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.
fromKqed
2 days ago
Mental health

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' Theme Park, Where the Rides are No Fun

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' theme park, where the rides are no fun

Gemma Correll's graphic memoir, Anxietyland, illustrates her lifelong struggle with anxiety through vivid metaphors and personal experiences.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 days ago

'I almost become paranoid': Why anxiety is so much worse in the middle of the night

Anxiety often spikes at night due to fewer distractions and fatigue, impacting sleep quality and overall functioning.
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.
Mental health
fromKqed
2 days ago

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' Theme Park, Where the Rides are No Fun

Anxiety can be a lifelong struggle, but coping mechanisms can be developed through art and therapy.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 days ago

'I almost become paranoid': Why anxiety is so much worse in the middle of the night

Anxiety often spikes at night due to fewer distractions and fatigue, impacting sleep quality and overall functioning.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

How to Make Employee Wellness a Core Strategy, Not a Perk

Workplace burnout is a major business risk, impacting productivity and growth, necessitating a shift towards prioritizing mental health and sustainable work environments.
#ocd
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

When Relationship Doubts Are a Sign of OCD

Relationship OCD (ROCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors focused on partners or relationships, leading to significant distress and uncertainty.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What Are Your Options for OCD Treatment?

Different therapeutic approaches for OCD can help change the relationship with the disorder, allowing individuals to live more freely.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

When Relationship Doubts Are a Sign of OCD

Relationship OCD (ROCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors focused on partners or relationships, leading to significant distress and uncertainty.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What Are Your Options for OCD Treatment?

Different therapeutic approaches for OCD can help change the relationship with the disorder, allowing individuals to live more freely.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Momnibus: A Fix for the Preventable Maternal Health Crisis

Most maternal deaths are preventable, yet racial disparities persist, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms like the Momnibus Act.
Remodel
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours ago

Nobody talks about why middle class habits - the overscheduled weekends, the obsessive home improvement, the constant low-grade planning for a future that never quite arrives - aren't ambition, they're the anxiety of people who grew up close enough to precarity to remember it, and have been quietly running from that memory ever since - Silicon Canals

Constant busyness is mistaken for productivity, leading to a cycle of exhaustion and the illusion of progress.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
21 hours ago

The invisible face of pregnancy and postpartum: one in every 16 women experiences serious depression

Pregnancy and postpartum can involve serious mental health issues, with 1 in 16 women suffering from major depressive disorder during this period.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
23 hours ago

The Psychiatrist's Case for Downsizing a Friendship

Anxious attachment may enhance sensitivity to subtle indicators, which can be beneficial in certain contexts like stock trading.
Psychology
fromTiny Buddha
1 day ago

A Little-Known Truth About People-Pleasing and How to Stop (for Good) - Tiny Buddha

People-pleasing may stem from childhood trauma and a deep-seated fear of losing belonging and safety in relationships.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Evidence Mounts: Sex Dolls Reduce Men's Sexual Compulsivity

Adult-looking sex dolls may reduce sexual compulsivity and violent tendencies in users, contrary to critics' claims of increased violence and objectification.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players' mental health

Kent Cricket has suspended social media comments to protect players' mental health amid poor performance and criticism from fans.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

When Survivors Are Blamed for Family Estrangement

Survivors of abandonment often face victim-blaming, which distorts their understanding of the situation and reinforces feelings of shame.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When It's Not Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is often misdiagnosed; normal variability in erections is common and excessive worry can exacerbate issues.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

UFC Perth's Dom Mar Fan Embraces Doubters, Vows to Win Them Over

Dom Mar Fan transformed his life through MMA, finding focus and purpose despite early struggles and setbacks as an underdog.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why You Shouldn't Believe in Your Worry

Worrying is a cycle driven by beliefs that misinterpret responsibility and certainty, focusing on imagined worst-case scenarios rather than present realities.
Digital life
fromDazed
1 day ago

When did food noise get so loud?

Food content on social media can trigger cravings and complicate relationships with food, leading to overwhelming thoughts about eating.
Higher education
fromNature
1 day ago

US faculty members report high levels of anxiety

Academics experience high job-related anxiety, especially in health disciplines, but strong social support can help manage it.
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Trump is sold on psychedelic therapy. What does the science say?

Psychedelic drugs are being researched for their potential to treat mental health issues, marking a significant shift in perception and scientific study.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing

Looksmaxxing is a dangerous trend among adolescent boys, pushing them towards extreme measures for physical appearance improvement.
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

3 common longevity mistakes doctors and scientists say to avoid

Tried-and-true health habits like daily movement, sleep, and whole foods are essential for longevity, while extreme measures and unproven treatments should be avoided.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle

Isaac, a volunteer with community security group Shomrim, had been driving away from his office when he heard a commotion and left his car. He said he immediately saw a man with blood on his head.
London politics
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 day ago

This New Take on Moving Meditation Levels Up Your Daily Walk

Walking yoga combines mindfulness and movement, transforming walking into a meditative practice that enhances awareness and reduces stress.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the people who are genuinely mentally stronger than most aren't the ones who power through, stay positive, or never break down, they're the ones who let themselves fall apart quietly on a Tuesday evening, sat in the rubble for as long as it took, and showed up Wednesday morning without making anyone else carry it - Silicon Canals

Real mental strength involves vulnerability and acknowledging struggles, not just maintaining a brave face.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Colorado takes new shot to curb harmful 'conversion therapy' abuse

Lawmakers propose civil liability for conversion therapy instead of direct bans following a Supreme Court ruling protecting the practice as free speech.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What's the Story You're Telling Yourself About Yourself?

Personal narratives shape our thoughts, feelings, and choices, often leading to unhealthy cycles that need recognition and reevaluation.
Poker
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Prediction markets claim they're unlike sportsbooks. For gambling addicts and clinicians, it's all the same

Prediction markets can trigger gambling relapses similar to traditional sportsbooks, raising concerns among addiction treatment professionals.
Wellness
fromweather-fox.com
2 days ago

Escaping the Cold: Warm-Weather Retreats for Winter

Warm-weather retreats enhance mood, promote physical activity, and boost vitamin D levels, making them ideal for winter getaways.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

51% of U.S. employees have cried at the office within the last month, according to a new report

Workplace stress is escalating, leading to alarming behaviors such as substance use, crying, and panic attacks among employees.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario's law to transform jails is 'collecting dust.' A new bill aims to hold the province's feet to the fire | CBC News

Ontario's new bill aims to enforce the Correctional Services Transformation Act to address violence, overcrowding, and mental health in jails.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Sutton's predictions v Ella and Jake from Jamie Johnson FC

Manchester City faces a significant challenge against Everton, marking a crucial moment in their title pursuit.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mother and baby unit a 'significant step forward'

A permanent Mother and Baby Unit will be established in Northern Ireland to provide dedicated care for mothers and their babies.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future

Both physically and mentally, I have been ready to say goodbye. The mental side of things for me, personally... life's been very difficult, and the amount of abuse I have dealt with has been too much to handle.
Women
#ai
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

The most dangerous pronoun in design

Machines are now integral to human experience, offering companionship and support while raising questions about emotional authenticity and design responsibility.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

The most dangerous pronoun in design

Machines are now integral to human experience, offering companionship and support while raising questions about emotional authenticity and design responsibility.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's mental health response plans aren't radicaland that's just fine | amNewYork

Policing in NYC involves addressing crises beyond crime, necessitating a community safety approach with mental health responders like B-HEARD.
Mental health
fromForbes
2 days ago

How Technology Is Driving Stress and Burnout Today

Modern technology has conditioned people to live in a constant state of alert, leading to widespread exhaustion and burnout.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The people who keep their phone face down on every table they sit at aren't hiding something. They learned that being reachable in front of certain people meant being interrupted out of whatever fragile peace they'd just managed to assemble - Silicon Canals

Keeping a phone face-down helps avoid distractions and the stress of notifications, promoting a moment of peace during interactions.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

A Microbial Signature for Suicidal Tendencies

A recent Chinese study found a link between oral microbes and suicidal tendencies in high school students. They compared 45 healthy controls to 45 kids with suicidal ideation and found a microbial connection.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

AFL player Nathan O'Driscoll opens up on depression and mental health struggles

I'm sharing this because speaking up matters. No one is there to judge you, every person I've opened up to has supported me in ways I never expected. From the outside, it might look like I have everything, but what's going on internally can be a very different story.
Mental health
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the men who become genuinely successful aren't the most driven, the most disciplined, or the most talented, they're the ones who quietly stopped competing with everyone in the room a long time ago, and learned that the only person worth outworking was the version of themselves from twelve months back - Silicon Canals

Success is not determined by hard work or talent, but by self-assurance and personal standards.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Rebuild Self-Trust After Betrayal and Gaslighting

Self-trust is the ability to rely on one's own thoughts, feelings, and judgments, which can be eroded by betrayal and gaslighting.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

High Hopes or Higher Anxiety?

Evidence for cannabis as a primary mental-health treatment is mixed and limited compared to other therapies. If one is already prone to anxiety, depression, or psychotic disorders, cannabis can amplify symptoms.
Cannabis
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Living in Constant Crisis Mode

Focusing on distressing news can lead to anxiety and depression, but we can choose where to direct our attention for better well-being.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: The Actual Research

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is extreme sensitivity to criticism, particularly relevant for those with ADHD and neurodivergent individuals.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

College Mental Health Care Is Expanding, But Is It Working?

Colleges are expanding mental health services, but many students still feel overwhelmed and unsupported despite increased awareness and resources.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Dark Wizard of Perfection

Dean Potter's perfectionism and obsession with being the best led to struggles with envy and depression, especially as younger climbers surpassed his achievements.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Why "Green Exercise" Belongs in Your Routine Twice a Month

Exercising in natural environments enhances mood, cognitive function, and physical health compared to indoor workouts.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Nick Reiner murder case delayed until September, autopsy reports still not prepared

Nick Reiner was charged with killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home. The case is delayed due to incomplete autopsy reports and the need for extensive discovery materials, totaling nearly two terabytes, to be provided to the defense.
SF parents
Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. Blue Jays say naloxone can save others | CBC Sports

Davis Schneider aims to raise awareness about naloxone after losing his brother to an opioid overdose.
Medicine
fromwww.morningstar.com
3 days ago

Radial Expands to Seven Clinics with New Locations in Brooklyn and Spartanburg, SC

Radial opens new clinics in Brooklyn and Spartanburg, offering advanced brain medicine for mental health treatment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Do Age and Timing of Bullying Matter in Mental Health?

Recent bullying has a stronger link to depressive symptoms than overall exposure, with recency being the most critical factor.
Medicine
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Should Canada Extend MAID to People with Mental Illness? | The Walrus

Bill C-7 allows medical assistance in dying for those with intolerable suffering, excluding mental illness as the sole condition until 2027.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Homeless women sought shelter in NYC. They found chronic violence and dysfunction.

Violence and emergencies at Tillary Street Women's Shelter have surged, with incidents increasing by 72% since 2019.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When the World Feels Too Much: Understanding "Oscillanguish"

Emotional experiences today are influenced by rapid global, technological, and social changes, leading to oscillating feelings of hope and distress.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

The Most Common Issues Gen X'ers Bring Up In Therapy, According To Therapists

Gen X faces a lingering stigma around mental health, contrasting with Millennials and Gen Z's openness to therapy.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The friends who text 'sorry just seeing this' three days later aren't disorganized. They're managing a private rule that says replying when overwhelmed produces worse outcomes than replying late - Silicon Canals

Delayed responses often stem from emotional overwhelm rather than disinterest, prioritizing meaningful communication over quick replies.
Running
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Final London Marathon finishers given heroes' welcome at alternate finish line

Final finishers of the London Marathon received a warm welcome, showcasing resilience and hope despite personal challenges faced during the race.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who keep apologising for things that aren't their fault aren't being humble. They learned that getting in front of blame was faster than waiting to find out whether it was coming - Silicon Canals

Nearly half of U.S. children face experiences leading to traumatic stress, influencing adult behaviors like chronic apologizing.
#adhd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition not accurately defined by low dopamine levels, as dopamine function is more complex than mere quantity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Are People With ADHD Drawn to the Mountains?

Nature provides a stimulating environment that helps individuals with ADHD thrive and find peace, especially during high-risk outdoor activities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition not accurately defined by low dopamine levels, as dopamine function is more complex than mere quantity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Are People With ADHD Drawn to the Mountains?

Nature provides a stimulating environment that helps individuals with ADHD thrive and find peace, especially during high-risk outdoor activities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health

Mental health is now the top health concern for 50% of U.S. respondents, reflecting a significant increase in awareness and worry.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 38 and I noticed last week that I have been waiting for someone to tell me I'm allowed to rest, and the person I have been waiting for is me, and I have apparently been holding out on myself for about twenty years - Silicon Canals

Rest requires self-permission, not just knowledge of its benefits.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Taylor Swift says she felt 'completely washed-up' at 22 after being hailed as a teen phenom

"At 22 years old, I felt completely washed up. I felt like maybe the only thing that made me special was that I was this, like, 'teen phenom.'"
NYC music
Mindfulness
fromBustle
3 days ago

Need A Super Simple Trick For Reducing Anxiety? Grab A Pen

Vergence technique helps reduce anxiety by shifting focus between near and far objects, calming the nervous system effectively.
Graphic design
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

'Queer Eye' Designer Bobby Berk Once Got Fired From Bed, Bath & Beyond - Here's What It Taught Him About Running a Successful Business

Treat your home or workspace like a tool for your mental health—change one thing this week to feel and work better.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Advice for Living with Grown Children with Mental Illness

Individuals with mental health issues are more often victims of violence than perpetrators, highlighting the need for better support systems.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

Your job can actually kill you: More than 840,000 people die annually from health conditions linked to work stress, ILO report says | Fortune

Work-related psychosocial risks contribute to over 840,000 deaths annually, primarily from cardiovascular disease and mental disorders, impacting global health and economy.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Gambling firms reaching young Irish men on social media at over double the rate of women, new study shows

Young men in Ireland are disproportionately targeted by gambling advertisements on social media, with significant exposure among 25 to 34-year-olds.
fromTiny Buddha
5 days ago

How Being the Strong One in My Family Became a Trap - Tiny Buddha

My sister looked at me and said, 'Now you're the last strong one in this family.' It was comforting to hear her words. I felt proud. And then, almost immediately, something else. My stomach clenched. I just wanted to stop the elevator, run away, and never look back.
Writing
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