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OpenAI stops ChatGPT from telling people to break up with partners

Instead of giving definitive answers to personal challenges the chatbot will help people reflect on a problem

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

Suicidal teen warned mental health hospital staff ‘slept on shifts’ and urged ‘shut this place down’

‘Huntercombe ... is the s***test mental health institution,’ 14-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz warned before her tragic death

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

ChatGPT makers respond to growing number of people using AI as a therapist

System has been accused of failing to recognise when users are in mental or emotional distress and respond appropriately

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

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I’m a perinatal psychiatrist. The US is promoting misinformation on SSRIs and pregnancy

A recent FDA advisory panel discussion contained falsehoods and overstated risks. That’s dangerous for mothers-to-be

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025

OpenAI adds mental health safeguards to ChatGPT, saying chatbot has fed into users’ ‘delusions’

OpenAI says it is redesigning its AI chatbot to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress.

Euronews · Aug 5, 2025

Veterans Who Work in Texas VA Health System: ‘The Dam’s Gonna Break’

Some vets say they’re being hurt as both workers and patients by Trump administration staffing decisions.

Texas Observer · Aug 5, 2025

Met Police officers accused of 'fists and batons' attack on mental health patient

Met Police officers are accused of causing GBH to a mental health patient

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025

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Does Happiness Improve at Age 50? Maybe Not for Everyone

New thinking about how happiness changes over our lifetimes shows that one group in particular gains the most contentment after age 50.

Kiplinger · Aug 5, 2025

ChatGPT adds mental health guardrails after reports of bot feeding people’s delusions

ChatGPT users who converse with the bot for an extended amount of time will now receive reminders encouraging them to take a break

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Trauma, stress and burnout among judges and magistrates could put the whole legal system at risk

Society needs efficient and well-functioning courts. In practice, that means we need judges and magistrates in good mental health.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025

Financial stress is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to do if money worries are affecting your mental health

Stories about interest rates and cost-of-living often focus on Australians’ hip pockets. But what about the impact on our mental health?

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025

Care worker who left suicidal teenager alone had fake ID and fled UK after she died, inquest told

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, died after she was left alone at Huntercombe Hospital despite requiring constant one-to-one observation

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

An Illinois non-profit helps ease trauma inflicted by gun violence. Now it may close due to lack of funding

An innovative program providing crisis support for gun-violence survivors has closed, and the organization that ran it is now at risk

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025

Five Met police officers charged with GBH over hospital restraining incident

Breaking: Charges follow probe by IOPC into incident where man detained under the Mental Health Act was restrained by police

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

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Marie Claire · Aug 4, 2025

“It’s Not All Gold Medals and Trophies”: What It’s Really Like Being a Top Female Athlete in 2025

Female athletes are more likely to report anxiety, depression, distress, and disordered eating than their male counterparts - but these women are determined to change the narrative.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2025

What we don’t talk about when we talk about missing people

When you think of a missing person, what do you picture?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025

Using Generative AI for therapy might feel like a lifeline – but there’s danger in seeking certainty in a chatbot

When professional services are overstretched, ‘always-on’ tools like ChatGPT can look attractive. But users must be wary of the many risks involved

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2025

'Worrying': Thousands of boys in Scotland missing out on mental health counselling

THOUSANDS of boys are missing out on mental health counselling in schools highlighting an “extremely worrying” gender gap, new figures have…

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2025

AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn

Users may be led down conspiracy theory rabbit holes or into emotional harm by chatbots designed to maximise engagement and affirmation, some say

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025

Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting search

Four people were killed in a shooting at a Montana bar and law enforcement are searching for a suspect described by his niece as a former U.S. soldier who struggled to get help for mental health problems

Bored Panda · Aug 1, 2025

Schools From Hell: 79 Annoying Things School Students Are Still Dealing With In The Big 25

What's your worst memory from your school years?

Medical Daily · Aug 1, 2025

The Mental Health Impact Of Major Life Transitions

Life has its fair share of challenges. Even the happiest moments of life — celebrating a new job or becoming a parent — can be difficult.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025

How the Work of Dr. Jennifer L. Barkin in FemTech and Postpartum Healthcare Embodies Resilience and Female Empowerment

A biostatistician by training and a researcher and professor by vocation, Barkin has dedicated her career to advancing maternal mental health, especially postpartum health, something that is often overlooked within society and the healthcare realm.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

Young carers face higher risks of depression, anxiety and lost futures – and most receive no support

In developed countries, around 12% of young people provide regular, unpaid care for a family member. It’s work that’s essential, often invisible – and potentially devastating to their mental health. As more families rely on these young carers, many are left without legal protections, recognition, or the support they urgently…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 1, 2025

Why Do More Adult Children Regret Accepting Early Inheritance?

Getting an early inheritance sounds like a dream. Money now, fewer worries later, right? But more adult children are starting to regret accepting early inheritance. The reasons are not always obvious at first. This topic matters because it affects families, finances, and even mental health. If you’re thinking about accepting…

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