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fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

The most underrated quality of people who age well isn't health, money, or family - it's that they built a relationship with themselves long before they needed it to be the primary one, and the people who arrive at 70 having ignored that relationship are the ones who find solitude unbearable when it finally arrives - Silicon Canals

After forty years of being 'the electrician' or 'the guy who fixes things,' many retirees find themselves sitting in silence, unsure of who they are beyond their job titles. This disconnect can be jarring, as they realize they have not taken the time to know themselves.
Retirement
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

John Oliver on AI chatbots: Behind that machine is a corporation trying to extract a monthly fee from you'

AI chatbots have rapidly gained popularity, but their quick deployment raises significant ethical concerns and potential consequences for users.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Grok tells researchers pretending to be delusional drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards'

AI chatbots can potentially exacerbate mental health issues, as shown by Grok 4.1's dangerous suggestions to users with delusions.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

John Oliver on AI chatbots: Behind that machine is a corporation trying to extract a monthly fee from you'

AI chatbots have rapidly gained popularity, but their quick deployment raises significant ethical concerns and potential consequences for users.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Grok tells researchers pretending to be delusional drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards'

AI chatbots can potentially exacerbate mental health issues, as shown by Grok 4.1's dangerous suggestions to users with delusions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

Why Caregivers Are More Vulnerable to Doomscrolling

Caregivers are particularly vulnerable to doomscrolling due to their heightened sense of responsibility and emotional fatigue.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

First teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse recorded in England and Wales

Teenage suicides linked to domestic violence are rising, with violent pornography and toxic influencers contributing to the issue.
#friendship
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago
Relationships

I thought having only a few close friends meant something was wrong with me - then I realized I'd spent years being everyone else's emotional support - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

If someone over 65 has stopped initiating contact with people they used to be close to, psychology says something far more complex than losing interest is happening - Silicon Canals

Friendships after 65 require significant effort, and many men struggle to maintain them due to societal expectations and personal challenges.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

I thought having only a few close friends meant something was wrong with me - then I realized I'd spent years being everyone else's emotional support - Silicon Canals

Real friends are few, and being an emotional support for others can lead to exhaustion and a lack of genuine connection.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

If someone over 65 has stopped initiating contact with people they used to be close to, psychology says something far more complex than losing interest is happening - Silicon Canals

Friendships after 65 require significant effort, and many men struggle to maintain them due to societal expectations and personal challenges.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
14 hours ago

It Took Decades for Barbara Corcoran to Overcome Self-Doubt. Here's The Simple Phrase That Changed Her Mindset for Good.

Believing in oneself can take years of conscious effort to overcome self-doubt and internal criticism.
#gambling-addiction
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Gambling crackdown call after woman's death

Unlicensed online gambling platforms pose significant risks, as evidenced by the tragic case of Ellen Mulvey, who struggled with addiction despite self-exclusion efforts.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Call for UK gambling reform after generous and caring' woman takes her own life

Ellen Mulvey's family calls for gambling industry reform after her secret addiction led to her tragic death.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Gambling crackdown call after woman's death

Unlicensed online gambling platforms pose significant risks, as evidenced by the tragic case of Ellen Mulvey, who struggled with addiction despite self-exclusion efforts.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Call for UK gambling reform after generous and caring' woman takes her own life

Ellen Mulvey's family calls for gambling industry reform after her secret addiction led to her tragic death.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

What Families Need to Know About Restraints in Psychiatric Care

Restraints in healthcare settings disproportionately affect Black individuals and can lead to trauma and distrust in care.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

What Anxiety, BPD, and Bulimia Have in Common

Most individuals with one mental health diagnosis often qualify for multiple others, indicating a need for more integrated treatment approaches.
#psychedelics
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

The New Executive Order (EO) on Psychedelics-What Comes Next?

The April 18th executive order accelerates psychedelic treatment development for mental health issues, particularly among veterans.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Cannabis

Hallucinogenics are illegal under federal law but that isn't stopping the FDA from fast tracking 3 psychedelic drugs to treat mental health | Fortune

Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Trump's Psychedelics Order: What's Still Missing

Donald Trump signed an executive order to accelerate psychedelic drug development for medical treatments, committing $50 million in federal funding.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Cannabis

The FDA just fast-tracked psychedelic drugs to treat depression. They could be here by this summer

Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Is psychedelia making a comeback? The limits of the medical use of hallucinogens

Trump's executive order promotes research into psychedelics for mental health treatment, focusing on ibogaine, psilocybin, and MDMA.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

The New Executive Order (EO) on Psychedelics-What Comes Next?

The April 18th executive order accelerates psychedelic treatment development for mental health issues, particularly among veterans.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Cannabis

Hallucinogenics are illegal under federal law but that isn't stopping the FDA from fast tracking 3 psychedelic drugs to treat mental health | Fortune

Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Trump's Psychedelics Order: What's Still Missing

Donald Trump signed an executive order to accelerate psychedelic drug development for medical treatments, committing $50 million in federal funding.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Cannabis

The FDA just fast-tracked psychedelic drugs to treat depression. They could be here by this summer

Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Is psychedelia making a comeback? The limits of the medical use of hallucinogens

Trump's executive order promotes research into psychedelics for mental health treatment, focusing on ibogaine, psilocybin, and MDMA.
Fundraising
fromTODAY.com
16 hours ago

'Grandma Stand' Volunteer Shares 1 Piece of Wisdom She Tells Every Person Who Stops By

The Grandma Stand connects volunteers who share wisdom and compassion with strangers seeking support and understanding.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Subtle but powerful form of self-validation': how to start journaling

Journaling offers a personal space for self-expression, despite societal pressures that may make it feel uncomfortable or embarrassing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

'Euphoria' Is Nailing the Experience of Substance Abuse

More than half of teens try alcohol, with repeated use potentially leading to substance use disorder and significant public health concerns.
fromBuzzFeed
16 hours ago

Jonah Hill Made Some Rare Comments About His Wife, Kids, And Their Super Private Life In A "Very Small Town"

Jonah Hill stated, "So, real quick, before we go any further, my wife is here. My best friend. Shout-out to my beautiful wife, Liv. Where is she? Oh, what's up, baby?" This moment highlighted his appreciation for his partner during a public event.
Television
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
16 hours ago

Silicon Valley mental health crisis team at risk of losing funding - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's TRUST program, a non-police mental health crisis team, faces funding challenges despite high demand and effectiveness in crisis stabilization.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Doomjobbing: how the modern job hunt became a vicious loop

Doomjobbing is the overwhelming experience of searching for unsuitable job listings, leading to feelings of failure and despair.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Activist defends crustacean jailbreak' after throwing restaurant crayfish into sea

Emma Smart, an activist, has no regrets about liberating a crayfish from a restaurant despite facing legal consequences and being held in custody.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
18 hours ago

Park Slope's 7th Ave Spitter Roams Stations

A man known as the '7th Avenue spitter' is harassing women at Brooklyn subway stations, prompting calls for increased police presence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
18 hours ago

If Therapy Feels Incomplete, Emotional Neglect May Be Why

Childhood emotional neglect leads to a lack of emotional awareness and connection in adulthood, resulting in feelings of emptiness.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago

I thought tracking every meal, workout, and hour made me disciplined. Looking back, it was punishment dressed up as self-control - Silicon Canals

Extreme self-monitoring can lead to self-punishment rather than self-discipline, replacing internal motivation with external rules.
Mental health
fromForbes
19 hours ago

What Many Mental Health Clinics Get Wrong About Content Marketing

Mental health clinics struggle with patient engagement due to unclear messaging that fails to address the hesitance of potential clients.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

It's like a slow death': a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina expressed her emotional struggle, stating, 'I cried a lot. I dreaded going to school.' This highlights the profound impact of her mother's incarceration on her daily life.
Social justice
#doomscrolling
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch

Doomscrolling negatively impacts mental health and attention span, but there are alternative apps for engaging and productive content.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch

Doomscrolling negatively impacts mental health and attention span, but there are alternative apps for engaging and productive content.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

Psychology says people who feel a strange peace mowing the lawn or washing the car aren't escaping anything - they've found one of the few tasks left in modern adult life with a visible beginning, middle, and end, and the satisfaction isn't about the chore, it's about completing something fully in a life that mostly doesn't allow that anymore - Silicon Canals

Modern life often prevents true completion, leading to a craving for tasks with clear beginnings and ends.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

The pet I'll never forget: Paddington, the street dog from Peru who roars like a bear

A trip to South America led to a life-changing bond with a street dog, inspiring a career change and renewed purpose.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Famesick by Lena Dunham review when celebrity causes side-effects

Lena Dunham's memoir candidly details her struggles with chronic illness and personal challenges throughout her 20s and 30s.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who keeps their feelings to themselves is private. Some people simply learned that expressing what was happening internally turned the conversation into a referendum on whether they were allowed to feel it at all - Silicon Canals

Many people remain silent about their feelings due to past experiences of having their emotions invalidated.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Four-fifths of UK mental health nurses say their workload is unmanageable

High caseloads and understaffing in UK mental health services lead to patient harm and distress among nursing staff.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Protect Teens' Mental Health for Life

Teen brain development significantly influences lifelong mental health, and structured parenting can support healthy reward systems and social development.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Develop Interventions for Narcissists

Learning specific interventions can help manage interactions with narcissists when they are triggered and potentially abusive.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Scrolling and worrying: the hidden dangers of DIY diagnosis

Self-directed research on mental health can lead to both accurate and inaccurate conclusions, highlighting the need for professional guidance.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Lena Dunham is right that fame is toxic. Unfortunately, we're all famous now | Emma Beddington

Fame has become increasingly toxic, distorting relationships and self-image, affecting mental health, and creating a shared experience of 'famesickness' in the digital age.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the most resilient people aren't the ones who never fell apart - they're the ones who fell apart quietly, rebuilt themselves with no audience, and never mentioned it - Silicon Canals

Strength comes from overcoming breakdowns, not from avoiding them.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

How Toronto General Hospital says it's alleviating high demand at its emergency department | CBC News

Toronto General Hospital's emergency department faces rising patient volumes and complex needs, leading to longer stays and resource challenges.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I felt fear I did not understand': Buffon on the panic attack that threatened his career

A panic attack during a crucial match led to a profound sense of fear and confusion, impacting performance and focus.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I'm out of a job after issues at the schools I worked for. Is it my fault? | Annalisa Barbieri

When things happen relatively intensely, it's easy to feel out of control. And when we feel out of control, we tend to go inwards to coping mechanisms we learned long ago and a common one is to blame ourselves, because blaming ourselves is easier than raging against the world, which feels too big to harness.
Education
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The people who can't sit through a quiet evening without reaching for their phone aren't addicted to scrolling, they're avoiding the specific moment when the day's unprocessed thoughts arrive in the absence of distraction - Silicon Canals

People often reach for their phones not due to addiction, but to escape uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that arise in quiet moments.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the people described as having a strong personality aren't dominant or difficult, they're the ones who stopped softening themselves to make every room comfortable, and what reads as intensity from the outside is just the absence of the apology most people are still adding to every sentence - Silicon Canals

People often misinterpret strong personalities as difficult, but they may simply be unafraid to express themselves without apology.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

The Most Essential Workouts of 2025, So Far

Pilates is a popular, effective workout for strengthening muscles and improving flexibility, with routines available for home practice without special equipment.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 37 and I just realized my morning run isn't about fitness, it's the only 40 minutes nobody can reach me - Silicon Canals

Running provides a rare opportunity for unreachability in a hyperconnected world.
Renovation
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The Govee smart lamp brightened up my room, and then my life

A smart lamp transformed a neglected space, highlighting the impact of caregiving on personal environment management.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

It's a wrap: Four shows from the 2026 Fertile Ground Festival * Oregon ArtsWatch

Blue Roses was a dark and profoundly moving exploration of serious themes, including mental health. The play imagines what would have happened if both Rose Isabel Williams and Rosemary Kennedy were at the same mental hospital at the same time.
Women
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French teen gets 15-year jail term for killing teacher

The court ruled that his judgement was impaired at the time of the attack -- a finding that could have reduced the sentence to 13 years -- but said a longer term was justified given the 'undeniable seriousness' of the crime.
France news
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar

Modern communication methods, especially digital, increase stress levels and lack the nuances of face-to-face interactions.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

I Was Deeply Ashamed of My Eighth-Grade Photo. Then It Went Viral And Millions Of People Saw It.

A childhood photo went viral, revealing deep insecurities about a lazy eye and the journey to embrace self-acceptance through comedy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What the hell do you say?': elder son of Rob Reiner speaks out on parents' murders

We lost more than half of our family that night in the most violent way imaginable. Sure, any loss of a parent is devastating, but nothing compares to losing both of them at the same time and, on top of that, having your brother be at the center of it.
Film
#ai-psychosis
Mental health
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Certain Chatbots Vastly Worse For AI Psychosis, Study Finds

Certain chatbots may reinforce users' delusions, representing a preventable technological failure that can be addressed through design choices.
Mental health
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Certain Chatbots Vastly Worse For AI Psychosis, Study Finds

Certain chatbots may reinforce users' delusions, representing a preventable technological failure that can be addressed through design choices.
Medicine
fromBustle
3 days ago

Even Noah Wyle's Son Had Notes About Robby Yelling At Dr. Mohan On 'The Pitt'

Dr. Robby's harsh treatment of Dr. Mohan raises concerns about mental health and character dynamics in The Pitt Season 2.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

16 Characteristics Of Highly Toxic Parents

Toxic parenting can lead to long-term emotional and mental health issues for children, affecting their relationships and sense of self-worth.
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

Is ibogaine really a magic bullet for depression and PTSD? Not exactly

Ibogaine is considered a promising treatment for depression and PTSD, but research is limited and its safety is a concern.
#suicide-prevention
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Research suggests the habit of deferring happiness - 'I'll enjoy life when the kids leave, when I retire, when things calm down' - isn't patience, it's a pattern that simply moves the horizon forward no matter how much you achieve - Silicon Canals

Delaying happiness for future rewards leads to increased misery in the present without guaranteeing future satisfaction.
SF parents
fromKqed
3 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California family's worst fears realized in airport murder-suicide: 'We were crying for help'

Failed mental health systems contributed to a tragic shooting involving a father and son at a Nevada airport.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says deep thinkers don't realize the reason they feel disconnected from their own life isn't depression - it's that observation became a shelter they forgot how to leave - Silicon Canals

Chronic detachment often misdiagnosed as depression or stress may stem from a learned behavior of observing rather than experiencing life.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump psychedelics order largely symbolic, analysts say

The Trump administration's executive order aims to accelerate access to psychedelic medication for serious mental illnesses, but its impact may be largely symbolic.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 days ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The hardest thing about healing isn't the work itself. It's the quiet grief of realizing how many years you spent believing the problem was you, when the actual problem was an environment that needed you to believe that in order to keep functioning - Silicon Canals

Family systems may require a child to remain unwell for their own functionality, leading to grief and loss when the child realizes their true self.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke review a compelling debut of mental meltdown

Ada navigates her mental struggles and identity crisis while forming complex relationships in a surreal London setting.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a specific loneliness that belongs to warm, well-liked people, and it isn't caused by isolation. It's caused by being so reliably fine that nobody ever thinks to ask whether you actually are - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can affect well-liked individuals who appear fine but feel unseen and misunderstood.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Developing a Helpful Long-Term Perspective After Psychosis

Short-term thinking and emotions are common in early recovery from trauma, but developing a long-term perspective is essential for healing.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

A Tiny, "Neglected" Backyard Became the Coziest European-Style Patio

Creating a comfortable outdoor space enhances mental health and provides benefits like fresh air and sunshine.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Welcome to the Anxiety Club

Humor and mental health intertwine in 'Anxiety Club,' showcasing comedians' struggles and promoting open conversations about anxiety.
US news
fromMail Online
4 days ago

UFO researcher's final moments revealed in chilling police timeline

David Wilcock died by suicide on April 20, 2026, after struggling with depression and financial issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Question Mark: Systemic Failures in the Virginia Tech Shooting

Misdiagnosis of early schizophrenia as depression led to untreated psychosis, contributing to the Virginia Tech tragedy.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

The night a drag king blew my mind & rewrote my identity - Queerty

Montesanti's journey in drag culture reveals the complexities of gender identity and mental health through performance and self-expression.
NYC startup
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Dry January, but for Your Smartphone

Participants in Month Offline trade smartphones for lower-tech devices to reclaim time and reduce dependence on technology.
Social justice
fromKqed
4 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Had Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression can persist long after childbirth and is not solely linked to feelings about motherhood.
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