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#psychological-impact

We're producing a generation of students unprepared for AI, a prominent economist warns

Colleges are failing to prepare students for an AI-driven job market, causing potential psychological impacts.

#child-abuse

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mental health

Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

fromThe Local France

France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mental health

Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

fromThe Local France

France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

more#child-abuse

The AI Doppelganger Dilemma

AI clones disrupt identity and autonomy without consent.

fromApaonline

2 weeks ago

The Ethics of Artificial Intimacy: Why Philosophy Must Enter the Chat

AI companionship has become mainstream, with a significant number of users developing deep emotional ties to their AI partners.

3 weeks ago

The Injustice of Invisible Childhood Trauma

Invisible childhood trauma often remains unrecognized by society, leading to a lack of validation for survivors.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

From Bullied to Bully to Butcher

Bullied children can become bullies themselves, with 30% to 35% later victimizig others.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

For Bariatric Surgery Patients, Weight Stigma Doesn't Disappear

Bariatric surgeries involve removing, restricting or rerouting parts of the gastrointestinal tract to change the amount of food the stomach can digest or absorb.

Public health

Scandal of indefinite jail terms has left prisoners damaged by state's failure'

Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are overbearing and unfair as he urged his successor...to look carefully at fresh proposals to end the historic wrong.

UK politics

The Texas Floods: 6 Ways to Help Kids Feel Safe Again

Natural disasters create long-lasting suffering, with impacts varying significantly among individuals.

Trusting relationships are crucial for recovery from trauma and restoring a sense of safety.

#london-bombings

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London

7/7 medic: 'It's the silence that gets you'

London

'I survived the 7/7 bombings and it taught me how precious life is'

London politics

I looked into the eyes of a man who blew himself up on the Tube. I still see him everywhere

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London

7/7 medic: 'It's the silence that gets you'

London

'I survived the 7/7 bombings and it taught me how precious life is'

London politics

I looked into the eyes of a man who blew himself up on the Tube. I still see him everywhere

more#london-bombings

fromenglish.elpais.com

The damned normality in Sinaloa

Juan Ignacio wakes up and grabs his phone, checking notifications and WhatsApp, then checks various Communities, deciding whether or not to leave his house today.

Digital life

Do LLM Conversations Need a "Gray Box" Warning Label?

LLMs may lead to 'psychological entanglement' where users mistake AI responses for genuine connections; a phenomenon particularly concerning for vulnerable individuals.

Mental health

Women

fromIndependent

To Catch a Stalker review: Women reveal the threat they live under in bone-chilling BBC documentary

Women in the UK experience anxiety and fear during routine activities due to stalking.

Can Drugs Help Your Religious Life?

This significant study published in Psychedelic Medicine suggests psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, could revive spiritual well-being across various world religions.

Philosophy

Social media marketing

Social Media and the Rise of Mental Health Problems

Increased anxiety in young adults may be linked to social media use and withdrawal phenomena.

US politics

fromThe Atlantic

Questions From the Bomb Shelter

The reality of living under rocket attacks in Israel is deeply traumatic and disorienting.

Flying After a Fall

This tragedy didn't just rattle the aviation industry. It quietly reached into the lives of those who fly—for love, work, or home.

Mental health

fromThe Washington Post

Israelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of war

"The fact that you don't know if the missiles are about to fall on you, that we are now living with this feeling of helplessness, it's insane," said Ella Keren, a nurse who was with her two young daughters at a Tel Aviv playground.

UK news

fromForbes

fromJewish Telegraphic Agency

The Paranoia Trap In Remote Work And Why It's So Hard To Shake

Remote work can trigger feelings of paranoia when feedback is absent, causing negative interpretations of silence.

Mental health

2 months ago

These therapists give a name to the way Jewish distress has been ignored since Oct. 7: 'Traumatic invalidation' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The article discusses how Jewish trauma after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks is characterized by 'traumatic invalidation,' where their pain is often ignored.

2 months ago

What the Armenian Experience Teaches Us About Forced Displacement

Forced migration is increasingly recognized as a significant issue, with emotional and psychological realities being most intense at the local and personal levels.

Mental health

Parenting

The Hidden Power of a Paternal Blessing

A father's blessing holds universal significance for children transitioning to adulthood.

Paternal blessings empower young adults, essential for unconventional paths.

A father's disapproval doesn't diminish the value of his blessing.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.nature.com

What Is It like to Grieve a Chatbot?

AI companionship can evoke real emotional bonds, despite being digital constructs.

Are We All Suffering From Moral Injury?

The controllers didn't just walk off the job; they were traumatized. Their equipment failed. It's written in the regulations that if they experience a traumatic event, they can take time off to go see a psychiatrist.

Mental health

Law

fromIndependent

Man who raped a teenage girl and told her 'a boy has got to do what a boy has got to do' has been jailed for seven years

A man was sentenced to seven years for raping a teenager who later experienced severe psychological trauma.

Parenting

4 Rules of the Narcissistic Family

Narcissistic families are led by narcissistic parents, inhibiting emotional development.

Common rules in these families suppress healthy emotional expression.

Family dynamics demand members prioritize the parent's needs over their own.

I'm Putting My Passport Away: Maybe You Should Too

Celebrating achievements boosts future motivation and long-term goal attainment.

Negative experiences are often stronger motivators than positive ones.

Cross-cultural resentment can negatively impact future travel motivations.

fromwww.dw.com

Vietnam War 50 years on: How it changed perception of war DW 04/29/2025

"The most poignant feature is an agonizing doubt about their continued ability to love others, and to accept affection. One veteran said: 'I hope I can learn to love as much as I learned to hate'..."

World politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

We hid in the bathroom as bombs fell on Kyiv. Is this Trump's idea of peace?

Those who survive shelling often imitate the sounds of explosions when they talk about the experience. I instantly think of this when an early morning roll call of how are you? starts in the friends' group chat.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Women in technology

Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself? Why Women Fear Crime

Women's fear of crime is disproportionately high despite low victimization rates, influencing their behavior and choices.

Parenting

'The Greatest Showman' Had Parental Death Secondary Losses

Secondary losses complicate children's grief after a parent's death.

Support reduces the impact of secondary losses on grieving children.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromwww.nytimes.com

Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to severe psychological harm, manifesting notably as a national sleep deprivation crisis.

Mental health

The Real Costs of Trade Wars: Disappearing Hopes and Dreams

Market volatility profoundly affects personal identity, leading to emotional distress and cognitive impairment.

Constant financial monitoring can amplify feelings of anxiety and hopelessness.

fromwww.dw.com

Ukraine's deserters returning to the front DW 04/18/2025

Deserters in the Ukrainian army face legal challenges, with many returning to avoid prosecution, revealing deep personal struggles and systemic issues.

How We Can Harness AI and AGE to Navigate Aging

Aging occurs in spurts rather than gradually, impacting both physical and psychological well-being.

Mental health