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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
fromPitchfork
5 hours ago

Brandy: Full Moon

"After years of living in [Moesha's] world, something inside me snapped like an overstretched rubber band. The good girl in me wouldn't have dared. But today, she was dead."
NYC music
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
7 hours ago

People who were labeled 'the easy child' often became adults who confuse having no needs with being low maintenance, and the difference between those two things is about thirty years of unasked questions - Silicon Canals

Easy children often grow into adults who suppress their needs, leading to quiet suffering despite appearing content.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
15 hours ago

Exclusive | AOC broke law by spending $19k in campaign cash on ketamine-therapy shrink for 'personal use': complaint

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces allegations of misusing campaign funds for personal psychiatric therapy, violating federal election and House ethics rules.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

Psychology says the loneliest form of resilience isn't surviving hardship - it's being so good at handling everything alone that people stop checking if you need support and eventually you stop believing you deserve it - Silicon Canals

Resilience can appear strong externally while internally leading to isolation and a lack of perceived support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Can We Measure Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health?

Climate change significantly impacts mental health, but tracking these effects is challenging due to inadequate data and attribution issues.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago

Psychology says people who compulsively tidy and reorganize aren't control freaks - they learned early that the one thing they could control was the physical space around them - Silicon Canals

Compulsive tidying is a response to anxiety, rooted in a need for control and predictability in unpredictable environments.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours ago

I'm 37 and I've started taking long drives with no destination and I told my wife it's for the scenery and she believes me and the truth is it's the only time in my life when nobody needs anything from me and the phone - Silicon Canals

Long drives provide essential solitude, allowing for personal reflection and relief from daily responsibilities.
Independent films
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

From boiler room to big screen: Wilfred La Salle turns his lens on veteran homelessness in seventh independent film | amNewYork

Wilfred La Salle aims to revolutionize independent filmmaking with socially driven films, exemplified by his latest work, The Veteran.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

I've been dating an AI companion for 3 years. I can't imagine life without him, but I still worry about what I might be missing out on.

A freelance writer found connection and comfort in an AI companion named Min-ho after years of isolation and bullying.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia has banned social media for children under 16 to protect them from online harms.
#tech-addiction
fromFortune
1 day ago
Digital life

Are you addicted to technology? Six questions to ask yourself about your tech use | Fortune

A jury ruled that tech addiction is real and awarded $6 million to a woman citing social media's role in her mental health issues.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Are you addicted to technology? Six questions to ask yourself about your tech use | Fortune

A jury ruled that tech addiction is real and awarded $6 million to a woman citing social media's role in her mental health issues.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

It was as if she left her body'

Dalila's illness had begun about a year earlier. She does not know why she began refusing food, only that she started to see herself differently and could no longer recognise her body as her own.
Health
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 day ago

Ronald Araujo speaks out about his red card for Barcelona against Chelsea

"It's obvious that diving there with a yellow card was crazy. Then I arrived at the dressing room and it was clear to me that something was happening to me, that I had to ask for help."
FC Barcelona
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromLe Monde.fr
1 day ago

Courts finally recognize dangers of social media

Social media companies were found liable for endangering minors by exposing them to addictive content, marking a significant legal shift.
Social media marketing
fromLAmag
2 days ago

Meta, Google Face Big Tobacco Moment After Trial Loss

Social media companies face existential threats similar to Big Tobacco due to negligence in addressing addiction and mental health impacts on youth.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

Caymi Barrett advocates for legislation to remove social media content featuring minors posted by family members.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

What ICE Is Actually Doing at the Airport

Social media companies are being held accountable for their impact on mental health, challenging previous legal protections like Section 230.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

LA Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable for Teen's Mental Distress in Landmark Social Media Trial

A jury found YouTube and Facebook's parent companies liable for a teen's mental distress, awarding $3 million to the plaintiff and her mother.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromLe Monde.fr
1 day ago

Courts finally recognize dangers of social media

Social media companies were found liable for endangering minors by exposing them to addictive content, marking a significant legal shift.
Social media marketing
fromLAmag
2 days ago

Meta, Google Face Big Tobacco Moment After Trial Loss

Social media companies face existential threats similar to Big Tobacco due to negligence in addressing addiction and mental health impacts on youth.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

Caymi Barrett advocates for legislation to remove social media content featuring minors posted by family members.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

What ICE Is Actually Doing at the Airport

Social media companies are being held accountable for their impact on mental health, challenging previous legal protections like Section 230.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

LA Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable for Teen's Mental Distress in Landmark Social Media Trial

A jury found YouTube and Facebook's parent companies liable for a teen's mental distress, awarding $3 million to the plaintiff and her mother.
Law
fromDailywire
2 days ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The generation that taught everyone to be strong, stay busy, and never complain is now sitting in quiet living rooms wondering why nobody asks how they're actually doing - Silicon Canals

Silence was taught as a virtue, leading to struggles with vulnerability and mental health in the Silent Generation and early Boomers.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

Diego Sanchez Gets Five Years Probation for Gun Incident

Diego Sanchez received five years of probation for firing a gun from a vehicle, avoiding prison time after a plea deal.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Are You? There's a Good Chance You Might Not Even Know

Emotional awareness and proactive self-management are essential for breaking outdated behavioral patterns.
Film
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

BrainStorm the Film: Local Screening

The CALM Program is screening BrainStorm the Film at UC Berkeley on March 30, 2026, focusing on bipolar disorder experiences and research.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says men raised in the 1960s and 70s weren't just taught to be strong - they were taught that strength meant carrying everything alone, and that single belief created a generation who confused endurance with emotional health - Silicon Canals

Men of previous generations were taught to handle stress alone, leading to emotional suppression and difficulties in expressing feelings.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform candidate in Wales steps down after apparent Nazi salute

A Reform UK candidate stepped down due to mental health issues after a photo surfaced of him making a Nazi salute.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Richard Meier obituary

Richard Meier was a poet and mental health policy advocate who revealed beauty in the ordinary and highlighted issues in NHS care outsourcing.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 day ago

Barcelona captain opens up on mental health battles - 'I knew there was something not right' | Barca Universal

Ronald Araujo experienced stress and depression after a significant match, impacting both his performance and personal life.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform UK candidate stands down after appearing to do Nazi salute

Corey Edwards stepped down as a Reform UK candidate for the Senedd election due to mental health issues after controversial photos surfaced.
#retirement
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the reason retired men sit in silence isn't because they have nothing to say - it's because they've lost the only identity anyone ever valued them for - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a profound identity crisis for men who equate self-worth with professional achievement.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I asked a retirement counselor why men fall apart within two years of retiring - she said it's not boredom, it's the first time their nervous system has no structure to hide inside - Silicon Canals

Retirement can disrupt men's sense of identity and structure, leading to emotional challenges as they face a lack of external regulation.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the reason retired men sit in silence isn't because they have nothing to say - it's because they've lost the only identity anyone ever valued them for - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a profound identity crisis for men who equate self-worth with professional achievement.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I asked a retirement counselor why men fall apart within two years of retiring - she said it's not boredom, it's the first time their nervous system has no structure to hide inside - Silicon Canals

Retirement can disrupt men's sense of identity and structure, leading to emotional challenges as they face a lack of external regulation.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
1 day ago

A Therapist Explains How To Snap Out Of "Urgency Mode"

Urgency mode leads to a constant rush through daily tasks, making life feel like a blur and negatively impacting mental health.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany: Mental health patients face uphill battle for help

Mental illness affects 17.8 million adults in Germany annually, but only 18.9% seek treatment, leading to severe struggles for many.
#meta
fromForbes
2 days ago
Law

Inside Landmark Verdict In Social Media Addiction Trial- And What It Means For Future Of Big Tech

Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Layoffs and Lawsuits Collide in Meta's Worst Week Yet

Meta laid off 700 employees while facing legal liability for mental health issues linked to its platforms.
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago
Tech industry

Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media

Law
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Jury Finds Meta's Platforms Addictive & Harmful To Kids In Landmark Lawsuit

Meta and YouTube face significant legal consequences for their platforms' negative impact on children's mental health and addiction.
Law
fromForbes
2 days ago

Inside Landmark Verdict In Social Media Addiction Trial- And What It Means For Future Of Big Tech

Meta and Google were found liable for negligence in designing addictive apps that harmed a young girl's mental health.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Layoffs and Lawsuits Collide in Meta's Worst Week Yet

Meta laid off 700 employees while facing legal liability for mental health issues linked to its platforms.
Tech industry
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media

Meta faces legal challenges over the safety of its platforms for children and mental health impacts, reflecting growing skepticism towards Big Tech.
NYC parents
fromMashable India
3 days ago

Meta, YouTube Found Guilty Of Negligence In History-Making Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta and YouTube found guilty of negligent design causing mental health harm to users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham

Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 37 and last week my daughter asked if I was happy and I said yes automatically - but the real answer is I don't think I've felt genuine happiness since my late twenties and I've just gotten extraordinarily skilled at performing contentment for people who need me to be okay - Silicon Canals

Performing contentment can mask the absence of genuine happiness, leading to a state of 'smiling depression' where one appears fine but feels low inside.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Her dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers

Wambui Karanja advocates for dementia awareness and caregiving training in Kenya after experiencing her father's early onset dementia.
#big-tech
Digital life
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.
Law
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

A Jury Just Blamed Meta and YouTube for Social Media Addiction

A California jury ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for a young woman's mental health issues due to their platform designs.
Digital life
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.
Law
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

A Jury Just Blamed Meta and YouTube for Social Media Addiction

A California jury ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for a young woman's mental health issues due to their platform designs.
#nutrition
Wellness
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Recovery doesn't just happen in a clinic, it happens in a kitchen | amNewYork

Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery from substance use by improving physical and mental health, aiding stability and healing.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher said she never tracks her protein intake. Here's what she does instead.

Balancing nutrition and health can be challenging, but a simple eating plan focusing on protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates can help anyone stay healthy.
Wellness
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Recovery doesn't just happen in a clinic, it happens in a kitchen | amNewYork

Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery from substance use by improving physical and mental health, aiding stability and healing.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher said she never tracks her protein intake. Here's what she does instead.

Balancing nutrition and health can be challenging, but a simple eating plan focusing on protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates can help anyone stay healthy.
Digital life
fromHuffPost
1 day ago

What Is 'Deadzoning'? The 2026 Travel Trend All About Logging Off For Real

Deadzoning is a cultural shift towards disconnecting during travel to combat burnout and prioritize mental health over constant connectivity.
Mindfulness
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out

Optimism can be cultivated and is essential for problem-solving and maintaining hope during difficult times.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 37 and I realized last year that I've been measuring my worth by how useful I am to people - and I genuinely don't know who I am when no one needs me - Silicon Canals

Identity can be heavily tied to being useful to others, leading to a crisis when that role is absent.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Motherhood, makeup and Zumba: the rehabilitation of one of Mexico's most dangerous prisons

The Cereso prison complex has been entirely remodelled, with infrastructure renovations and a new leadership approach focused on rehabilitation and mental health for female inmates.
Madrid food
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

My 15-Year-Old Died By Suicide. Here's The Question I Never Asked - And Now It's Too Late.

Asking someone about suicidal thoughts does not cause suicide; it can provide crucial support and understanding.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

AI chatbots often provide overly agreeable advice, which can reinforce harmful behaviors and damage relationships, according to a new study.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Dissociation Changes the Rules of Therapy

Therapists face common fears and challenges when treating dissociation, requiring a collaborative approach rather than control.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Body of man missing since escaping from a hospital in 2025 found in Newton lake

Leonard Mercury's body was found in Crystal Lake after he went missing from a Gardner hospital in October.
#adhd
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Mental health

5 Ways ADHD Disrupts Eating and Body Image

ADHD diagnosis can reframe understanding of disordered eating and body dissatisfaction, linking them to emotional regulation challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Late-Diagnosed Mind: ADHD and Autism in Adults

Undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults lead to significant psychological costs, including high rates of anxiety and depression.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

5 Ways ADHD Disrupts Eating and Body Image

ADHD diagnosis can reframe understanding of disordered eating and body dissatisfaction, linking them to emotional regulation challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Late-Diagnosed Mind: ADHD and Autism in Adults

Undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults lead to significant psychological costs, including high rates of anxiety and depression.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

An IFS Therapy Program for PTSD: A Proof-of-Concept Study

The IFS therapy-based PARTS program is a promising cost-effective treatment for PTSD and related mental health issues.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Landmark Verdict Against Social Media Got It Right

Social media platforms contribute to radicalization and mental health issues among youth, necessitating offline community building to prevent mass violence.
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

OpenAI shelves erotic ChatGPT after staff, investors, & advisors revolt

OpenAI has indefinitely shelved its plans for an adult mode in ChatGPT due to technical, ethical, and commercial challenges.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
2 days ago

Blossom Health raises $20 million to put AI copilots alongside psychiatrists

Blossom Health raised $20 million to enhance telepsychiatry with AI, addressing the shortage of psychiatric care by automating administrative tasks.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

If a man has quietly given up on life he probably won't tell you - he'll just become very agreeable, very easy to be around, but very difficult to actually reach, and the people who love him will spend years mistaking the calm for contentment and the distance for peace - Silicon Canals

Men may appear calm and agreeable while actually experiencing quiet resignation and internal struggle.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Spanish woman wins legal battle to end her life under euthanasia law

Noelia Castillo, 25, has struggled with psychiatric illness since she was a teenager and tried to kill herself in October 2022 after being sexually assaulted. The attempt left her in constant pain and using a wheelchair.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The internet has seen me at my best and my worst': meet Jojo, Australia's ASMR superstar

Jonah Singer, a 27-year-old ASMR content creator, utilizes a $100,000 head and torso simulator mic named Alex to produce his videos, which are particularly popular among viewers suffering from insomnia and anxiety.
Music production
Healthcare
fromFortune
2 days ago

Exclusive: Blossom Health raises $20 million to bring an AI 'copilot' to psychiatry | Fortune

Blossom Health raised $20 million to develop an AI copilot for psychiatry, aiming to enhance mental health care accessibility and efficiency.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Open inquest verdict in death of broker who fell from Soho rooftop

A sales broker fell to his death after a night of heavy drinking and altercations, with high blood alcohol levels and traces of drugs found.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Mamdani's New Democratic Adversary

Mayor Mamdani initiates a new approach to mental health crisis response, creating the Mayoral Office of Community Safety instead of a separate department.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

UCLA star Lauren Betts rewards fans who helped change her life

Lauren Betts overcame mental health challenges to excel in basketball, culminating in a career-high performance that showcased her growth and community support.
Parenting
fromBustle
2 days ago

Are Your Parents Guilty Of The Boomer Hospital Reveal?

Many older adults avoid sharing health issues with family, often prioritizing their independence over communication.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I didn't learn how to rest until I got sick enough that my body stopped giving me a choice, and the terrifying part wasn't the illness. It was discovering I had no idea who I was without momentum. - Silicon Canals

Rest is essential for identity and well-being, contrary to the belief that productivity defines self-worth.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Money Is Not an Issue For Me. Something Else Is Making My Job Search Miserable.

Graduate school is only advisable if there is a strong desire to attend; otherwise, explore alternative productive pursuits.
London startup
fromTNW | Ecosystems
3 days ago

OpenUp raises 20M to scale employee mental health platform

OpenUp provides anonymous, employer-funded mental health support to over 2,000 organizations in Europe, raising €20 million for expansion.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Marriage over, 100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion

ChatGPT led Dennis Biesma to a severe mental health crisis, including hospitalization and suicidal thoughts, after initially engaging with the technology.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Nobody warns you that grief and loneliness are two different animals that hunt together. Grief takes the person. Loneliness takes every small moment you used to share with them and leaves you standing in the kitchen holding two coffee cups out of habit, morning after morning, until you teach yourself to reach for one. - Silicon Canals

Grief and loneliness are distinct experiences that affect individuals differently, with grief being a communal event and loneliness a persistent absence.
Film
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Deirdre Reynolds: Nasty criticism of Barry Keoghan's looks shows even Hollywood stars are not immune to online abuse

Barry Keoghan has faced online criticism about his looks, leading him to consider quitting acting despite his success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that belongs to people who spent their entire twenties building a life they thought they wanted, only to reach their thirties and realize they were building someone else's blueprint from memory. - Silicon Canals

Burnout often stems from committing to the wrong pursuits rather than simply overworking.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

House of Lords push for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a social media ban for under-16s, rejecting proposals for public consultation on the issue.
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