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Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 hours ago

New Jersey Approves a Pilot Psilocybin Therapy Program

New Jersey authorized a limited, medically modeled psilocybin therapy pilot, allocating 6 million for three hospital-based programs using FDA-based protocols and two-year data collection.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
4 hours ago

The World Feels Like It's Ending, But We Still Need Some F*cking Whimsy

People increasingly seek whimsy and small pleasures to relieve anxiety and exhaustion amid global crises.
Medicine
fromKqed
5 hours ago

Former Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Is Killed at LA Encampment | KQED

Former Raiders player was found dead in a Willowbrook encampment; friends suspected CTE-related health and behavioral decline though diagnosis is unconfirmed.
Mental health
fromTODAY.com
6 hours ago

Have Mental Health Days Gone Too Far? One Teacher Raises Questions About Resilience

Widespread use of mental-health days can encourage avoidance, reduce school attendance, and undermine student responsibility and resilience.
Film
fromVulture
8 hours ago

Judd Apatow Tries to Explain Maria Bamford

Judd Apatow’s documentary examines Maria Bamford’s offbeat comedy and candid mental-health struggles with curiosity rather than a preformed thesis.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 hours ago

Man who stabbed woman to death in frenzied attack at London bus stop is given hospital order

Several members of the public allegedly saw Debella carry out the senseless attack on May 9 2024 before "casually walking away", the court heard. He was arrested within hours of Ms Mukey's death and detectives built a case using CCTV, DNA and evidence from his internet use. Met Police said Debella had an interest in violence, trawling the internet before and after the killing for violent videos, as well as news articles about the stabbing.
UK news
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

"I feel like I am living in hell": A grieving widow laments the ugly homophobia Trump has unearthed - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and discrimination have created fear, worsened medical care, and contributed to a partner's death and severe mental-health crises.
#queer-eye
fromThe Drum
13 hours ago

Has Gen Z OD'd on social media?

Recently I was completing a global project for a major fashion brand, which focused on the use of social media by young influencers between 16 and 24. I was short a few interviews, so in a crunch, put my own three Gen Z children in front of the camera. What I heard disturbed me, both as an agency CSO, and even more, as a parent.
Mental health
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

How to make your out-of-office emails a little spicier (with examples)

So, you've finally done it. No more putting it off, pushing through the grind, waiting for a more opportune time once things settle down. Alas, you've mustered up the gall to cash in on your paid vacation time. Now you have several days strung together to travel, rest, or do whatever the heck your heart desires. I love that for you.
Mental health
#social-media
fromYourTango
20 hours ago
Mental health

People Who Scroll Social Media Daily Often Feel Suddenly Sick For These 5 Reasons, Says Research

fromYourTango
20 hours ago
Mental health

People Who Scroll Social Media Daily Often Feel Suddenly Sick For These 5 Reasons, Says Research

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

School leaders reveal how the job is taking its toll on their mental health

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls.
Education
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

The Confessions 46 Moms Are Clinging To So They Can Make It Through The Darkness RN

Life has truly been life-ing here in 2026, and the only way any of us moms are going to make it through the darkness is by finding spots of light. And, sometimes, that means we have to be the spot of light for ourselves.
Women
fromDefector
1 day ago

Ideologically Opposed To Proper Workout Form, With Patrick Wyman | Defector

"It's not great, if I'm being honest. From amending my answer to the question "how ya doing Roth" at the very beginning of this week's episode of The Distraction, it is clear that things are not going great. But for the second straight week, we found a way to split our episode between the Not Great stuff and being stupid about sports, with the result being one of the most enjoyable hours of my week."
US politics
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor announces opening of youth clinics, defends Mahmoud Khalil amid deportation threat amNewYork

Two Elevate You clinics in Queens and Brooklyn will serve 16–25-year-olds with clinical, mental-health, reproductive, social and vocational services funded by $4 million.
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Pensioner killed in ritual sacrifice' was failed on every level, says family

Police forces and an NHS trust failed procedures, letting a mental‑health patient abscond and fatally stab a pensioner; coroner found leave would likely have been denied.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

More than three hours of binge-watching TV could be sign of loneliness

Binge-watching more than four episodes or over three hours daily may indicate loneliness and negatively affect mental health and daily functioning.
#karamo-brown
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago
Television

Karamo Brown Pulled Out Of "Queer Eye" Press And Said He Had Been "Abused For Years"

fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago
Television

Karamo Brown Pulled Out Of "Queer Eye" Press And Said He Had Been "Abused For Years"

Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

A former Nvidia engineer who quit to launch a cloud startup says the money at the chip giant 'wasn't life-changing'

A former Nvidia software engineer left because learning plateaued and pay wasn't life-changing, founded a cloud startup, and regained mental health and passion for technology.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Geordie Greep Honors Black Midi Co-Founder Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, Black Midi co-founder, died on January 12 at age 26 after a long battle with his mental health.
#missing-person
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
California

Missing 29-Year-Old Rohnert Park Man Found in Submerged Tesla at Bottom of Bodega Bay

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
California

Missing 29-Year-Old Rohnert Park Man Found in Submerged Tesla at Bottom of Bodega Bay

Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Meir Oster on Listening, Leadership, and Modern Social Work

Meir Oster prioritizes listening and practical support to help teens, families, and adults navigate stress, social media effects, and emotional challenges.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

This Is How Ditching Alcohol Affects Your Relationships

Stopping alcohol improves sleep, mood, motivation, and reshapes relationships, revealing authenticity, healthier boundaries, and changes both positive and negative.
Mental health
fromNature
3 days ago

Why ADHD goes undiagnosed in girls

Girls with ADHD are underdiagnosed because symptoms are more inattentive, internalized, and masked, increasing risk of relationship problems, eating disorders, and self-harm.
Mental health
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 days ago

"Landfall" by Photographer Ava Margueritte

Landfall is a portrait series linking mental health, community support, and Northern landscapes to convey neurodiverse experience, impermanence, and cyclical wellbeing.
Mindfulness
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

An Artist Seeks Reinvention by Living Off the Grid in "Far West"

Lala Abaddon left New York to build a remote, self-made desert homestead, embracing solitude, rugged living, and transformative reconnection through hands-on work and community.
US news
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit | TechCrunch

Snap settled a lawsuit claiming its app caused social-media addiction and mental-health harm; terms undisclosed while similar lawsuits against Meta, YouTube, and TikTok continue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My analogue month: would ditching my smartphone make me healthier, happier or more stressed?

Before I've poured my first morning coffee I've already watched the lives of strangers unfold on Instagram, checked the headlines, responded to texts, swiped through some matches on a dating app, and refreshed my emails, twice. I check Apple Maps for my quickest route to work. I've usually left it too late to get the bus, so I rent a Lime bike using the app.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests. After tracking the weekly exercise habits of 110,000 men and women in the US for 30 years, researchers found active people who did the greatest variety of exercise were 19% less likely to die during that time than those who focused on one activity. That effect was greater than for individual sports like walking, tennis, rowing and jogging. The total amount of exercise you do is still key, experts say, but doing a range of activities you enjoy can bring lots of benefits.
Public health
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Former Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark talks leave of absence, social media rumors

Linus Ullmark took a temporary leave from the Ottawa Senators due to mental health struggles, including anxiety and loss of identity following his trade.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Could Psychedelics Be the Next Solution for a Better Life?

Even as new GLP-1 agonists with brand names like Wegovy and Zepbound make it easier to achieve weight loss, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft provide a hedge against depression, there is growing interest in an old idea: psychedelics. The drugs are not being researched as a diversion from life, but instead as a therapeutic intervention to help us handle life's challenges in more creative ways.
Mental health
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I've Been Harboring a Secret, Messy Crush. The Consequences Could Be Devastating.

Attraction to someone outside a monogamous relationship requires setting boundaries, protecting existing commitments, and carefully balancing honesty, support, and others' emotional safety.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Meditation Could Help Solve the Healthcare Crisis

Healthcare spending in the United States continues its upward climb, approaching $5 trillion annually in 2023. Employer-sponsored family plans now average $27,000 per year, placing mounting pressure on households and businesses. Yet despite this spending, the country's health outcomes remain far from world-leading. The latest OECD data show U.S. per-person spending is roughly twice the OECD average, with Switzerland and Germany trailing behind as the next highest spenders.
Mental health
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides

Experimental payphones connect strangers across political divides between San Francisco and Abilene to encourage positive conversations that lower stress and boost shared happiness.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

First look: Josh Shapiro opens up about "unhappy childhood home" in new book

Shapiro's childhood, marked by his mother's mental-health struggles and household chaos, shaped his desire for control, influenced his leadership, and caused personal isolation.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'I was just sitting in a corner of the room, dead inside' - Majella O'Donnell on her 10-week stay in hospital with depression

O'Donnell, 65, experienced a severe 2024 depression relapse requiring psychiatric hospitalization, medication changes, therapy, and a five-week recovery period.
#homicide
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Toronto man found guilty of murder in deaths of his parents, attempted murder of brother | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Toronto man found guilty of murder in deaths of his parents, attempted murder of brother | CBC News

Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

A family therapist shares one major sign it's time to set boundaries with your family, like Brooklyn Beckham

Set firm boundaries when family interactions undermine your sense of self; Brooklyn Peltz Beckham declined reconciliation, seeking peace, privacy, and happiness.
Mental health
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Patients, Paintings and Protest: A candid mental health exhibition in south London

An exhibition at Bethlem Museum of the Mind showcases artworks by people with lived experience of mental ill-health, highlighting isolation, connection, and responses to treatment.
#ai
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI is flying high. But a huge new legal threat is coming.

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Mental health

A Man Bought Meta's AI Glasses, and Ended Up Wandering the Desert in Search of Aliens

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI is flying high. But a huge new legal threat is coming.

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Mental health

A Man Bought Meta's AI Glasses, and Ended Up Wandering the Desert in Search of Aliens

Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Inside the women-only executive retreat that turns boxing into leadership training

Boxing restored bodily grounding and improved mental health for a woman who experienced dissociation despite career success and major weight loss.
Mental health
fromThe Drum
3 days ago

Asics ad jolts image-obsessed social media into serious mental health conversations

Exercise delivers profound, often invisible mental-health benefits that matter more than visible physical transformations and aesthetic-focused images.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 days ago

This Man Guzzles News So That You Don't Have To - Washingtonian

I don't look at much of anything the night before, because I feel quite strongly that there could be something that happens at 3 AM that throws everything into complete chaos. Maybe I'm a moron for doing it this way, but I feel like it's not really until the next morning that you can say, "Okay, here's what's happened, and here's what people are probably going to be thinking about."
US news
#pet-bereavement
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Psychology

I'd give anything just to see her again': owners' grief for their beloved pets

Grief after pet loss can be prolonged and intense, producing symptoms consistent with prolonged grief disorder comparable to human bereavement.
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
1 week ago
Mental health

Death of pet can hurt as much as losing family member, study confirms

Pet death can cause clinically significant prolonged grief disorder and be as distressing as losing a human for many owners.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

More of Us Are Parting With Our Relatives. That's Good.

One of the things I enjoyed most about this past holiday season was my mother's absence. From my childhood until I severed ties with her in my forties, Christmas with her was a torment. She had always excelled at humiliation, gaslighting, tirades, and other forms of emotional abuse. But these hardships felt even more acute during a season which extols the supportive family bonds my siblings and I never knew.
Relationships
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Frugal People Are Sharing The Cheap Habit That Vastly Improved Their Life

Practicing gratitude and focusing on abilities and small pleasures can break a victim mindset and alleviate paralysis and misery.
fromSherdog
4 days ago

UFC 324's Arnold Allen on Lengthy Layoff: 'For the Last Year I Lost My Mind'

"For the last year, I lost my mind trying to focus on the things I can do," Allen told UFC.com. "My life is very career-driven, and I love my career - I want to give it that push and achieve my goals - so I'd be a liar if I didn't admit I was pissed off in that sense, and I'd also be a liar if I didn't say it trickles into my personal life sometimes."
MMA
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

There's Something Weird Happening With Some Trump Supporters - And It Might Piss You Off

Dismissed warnings about political dangers cause isolation, chronic stress, hypervigilance, and deteriorating mental health among politically engaged individuals.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why Success Is the Ultimate Revenge

Prioritize personal and professional growth after a breakup instead of seeking revenge, as success-focused self-improvement improves mental health and outcomes.
#remote-work
fromForbes
4 days ago
Remote teams

4 Reasons Remote Work Isn't For You, By A Psychologist

Remote work benefits many but undermines motivation, social connection, and mental health for those needing in-person structure and social interaction.
fromMoneywise
1 week ago
Remote teams

Would you rather work a $240K in-office job or a $120K remote one? Hidden costs might sway you one way or the other

Choosing remote work for flexibility or a higher-paying office job depends on individual financial needs, mental health priorities, and long-term goals.
fromMoneywise
1 week ago
Remote teams

Would you rather work a $240K in-office job or a $120K remote one? Hidden costs might sway you one way or the other

#perfectionism
Television
fromVulture
4 days ago

Elmo in Grouchland Sent Mandy Patinkin to Therapy

Mandy Patinkin experienced intense distress after a scene with Elmo, used therapy to sit with discomfort, and remained willing to work with the puppet again.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Years That Give Back

I like it because the week before my birthday I swiftly declined a business opportunity that I knew was not a good fit for me. The conversation went like this: The woman on the phone said, "Take a few weeks to mull it over." I replied, "I am most appreciative of your time and don't want to waste it. I will pass on the opportunity. Thank you."
Mental health
Psychology
fromNature
5 days ago

Can 'toxic masculinity' be measured? Scientists try to quantify controversial term

Only a small proportion of men exhibit the most hostile forms of toxic masculinity, and valuing manliness does not necessarily correlate with socially harmful beliefs.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man who wanted to 'hunt someone' jailed for 12 years after randomly stabbing woman in the head in Dublin city centre

A 26-year-old man with schizophrenia who had stopped his medication randomly stabbed a 64-year-old grandmother in Dublin; he was jailed for 12 years.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Blue Monday: Why it's a 'load of rubbish'

Blue Monday is a marketing-coined, non-scientific label that can exacerbate anxiety and harm people managing mental health.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A novelty golf-ball finder that conned the military: best podcasts of the week

Podcasts covering scams and cons, data-privacy breaches, personal monologues, fitness debates, and donor-conceived family stories.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Moods Go Viral

Emotional contagion online shifts moods, narrows perspectives, and strains relationships through repeated exposure to emotionally charged digital content.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Set Boundaries With Difficult Parents Using Detachment

We had been talking about his most recent visit with his mother, one he had begun with cautious optimism, hoping that if he explained himself just a little more clearly this time, she might finally understand how her comments affect him. Instead, the interaction followed a familiar pattern. She minimized his feelings, and immediately redirected the conversation to her own stress. When he tried to point this out, she ended by accusing him of being "too sensitive. Must be from your father's side."
Mental health
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
5 days ago

I Deleted Instagram-and Stayed Off It for Years. This is What Shocked Me Most After I Returned.

Quitting Instagram reduced social comparison and restored attention to basic needs, enabling long-term well-being without the app.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The sudden rise of scabies: I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy'

Clothes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, a teddy Although it should be two teddies, she re-evaluates, quickly. I can hear her trying to quell her panic. A diehard survivalist preparing for catastrophe? Actually, a beleaguered 44-year-old mother recovering from scabies an itchy rash caused by microscopic mites that burrow under human skin. Far-fetched as it sounds, emergency evacuation is exactly what she, her partner and children (six and four) resorted to in November in a desperate bid to beat the bugs.
Public health
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'I don't have any food rules any more. But I have a whole toolbox of what makes me feel good' - Clare McKenna on overcoming diet culture and finding true wellness

Clare McKenna's new book Would You Be Well? is timely - both in terms of a January release and also, on a macro level, as a guide through the increasingly complex world of 'wellness'. The book is a very detailed look at the many aspects of health - physical, emotional, psychological, as well as the delicate balance between these - and is clever about breaking down the sometimes-intimidating advice out there into small, manageable actions.
Wellness
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Mental Health

Artificial intelligence increasingly permeates daily life, provoking mixed feelings of amazement and alarm while reshaping professions, privacy, and clinical practices.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Best Nature-Based Activities for Good Mental Health

Regular exposure to nature—even brief walks or natural images/sounds—reduces stress, depression, and mental fatigue while improving attention and physical-health outcomes.
New York City
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Girl, 13, jumped off Brooklyn Bridge after years of NYC child-welfare officials failing her: suit

Child welfare agency removed a mentally ill 13-year-old, failed to monitor her in foster care, allegedly backdated records, and family blames it for her suicide.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Help! I Want to Escape a Chaotic Friendship. But I'm Trapped By a Dark Chapter From Our Past.

"Sara" is a close friend who suffers from significant mental health challenges. She is often sullen, easily offended, and quick to anger. Recently, she had a severe meltdown (which was never discussed), cut me off completely, and didn't speak to me for months. We patched that one up somehow, but her behavior is frequently challenging to the point where I question whether our friendship is worth it.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It took time to love my soft, larger shape': the body-positive writer who recovered from an eating disorder

My before' was trying to make myself as small as possible in every conceivable way: my body, voice, emotions, opinions, she says. My after' is allowing myself to be my biggest self, however that looks.
Mental health
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Is My Life Turning Into A Checklist?

Ordinary, low-stimulation moments and accepting normal imperfections reduce pressure, aid recovery, and improve emotional regulation more than constant productivity optimization.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gardai could have taken knife off George Nkencho to avoid fatal shooting, his brother tells inquest

George Nkencho was fatally shot by armed officers outside his west Dublin home after gardaí dismissed family explanations of his mental health problems.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Woman overwhelmed' by loneliness killed herself and disabled daughter, coroner says

A full-time carer for her severely disabled eight-year-old daughter killed herself and her child after becoming overwhelmed by loneliness and social isolation.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Nick Reiner Was Previously in a Conservatorship in 2020

Nick Reiner, who's charged with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, was previously under a yearlong conservatorship in 2020, according to the New York Times. Licensed fiduciary Steven Baer, who was appointed as the conservator for Nick, said to the Times that mental illness "is an epidemic that is widely misunderstood, and this is a horrible tragedy."
Law
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Man United's Lisandro Martinez: Wanted to quit after ACL tear

My first reaction was: 'I'm going home, I'm going to be with my family in Argentina. Enough, I don't want to suffer anymore, I want to be well, I want to enjoy life.' But when you are unbalanced, you can say anything because you aren't connected with yourself. I obviously accepted those three weeks of mourning, where I wasn't myself.
Manchester United
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

'Hear Our Voices' Podcast: NYC's Mental Health Clubhouses

"It's a nonclinical setting-so it's not treatment, it's not therapy," Pipe said of the clubhouse sites, which are open daily and provide member-led activities that can vary widely depending on participants' interests, and can include things like art, music, cooking or workforce training. "It's this supportive program where members come in and they work side by side with staff in all operations of the clubhouse."
Mental health
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

George Nkencho was tasered twice before being shot dead as family tried to warn gardai of his mental health issues, inquest hears

George Nkencho was tasered twice and fatally shot by armed gardaí in his west Dublin driveway while family alerted officers to his mental health issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

An OpenAI safety research lead departed for Anthropic

AI safety teams are focusing on how chatbots should respond to users showing signs of mental health distress amid high-profile harms and personnel shifts toward alignment work.
Mental health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

The 2026 Digital Hygiene Plan - Social Media Explorer

Digital hygiene now prioritizes protecting cognitive focus and emotional well-being through notification control and curated social consumption.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! I Depend on My Parents for Essential Financial Help. But It Comes at an Unbearable Cost.

A woman reconciled with parents after hiding her sexuality; she built a happy, supportive life but faces financial strain while pursuing graduate school.
Mental health
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

What Black Youth Need to Feel Safe

Suicide rates among Black children and young adults are rising rapidly and require urgent, culturally competent prevention, community support, and attention to systemic causes.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use

Nearly $2 billion in SAMHSA mental health and substance use program cuts were reinstated after an abrupt shutdown announcement and widespread public outcry.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Armed gardai told George Nkencho had 'severe' mental health issues 10 minutes before he was shot dead - inquest

Man with severe mental health issues fatally shot by armed Gardaí at Hartstown Eurospar after knife reports; controllers warned ten minutes earlier.
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