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The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health?

Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises.

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Adwoa Aboah: 'I'm now more adamant about how superior women are'

The supermodel talks to Olive Pometsey about her role in Lena Dunham’s wildly anticipated new rom-com, getting sober, and becoming a mother

Evening Standard

London's largest park since the 2012 Olympics opens along with new village

The 32-acre park has a pavilion café, amphitheatre, fitness trail, play areas, ponds and 700 new trees

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Yasmin Benoit: ‘I had no idea people would be so angry about asexuality’

PRIDE 2025: The activist, campaigner and research fellow at King's College is calling for inclusivity and understanding of asexual people, as a quarter of people think it's a mental health problem. She speaks to Emma Henderson about how asexuality has been likened to being an incel, and why big brands…

The Independent UK

Exercise can greatly benefit teenagers’ mental health – here’s what the evidence says

Adolescence is a crucial stage of human development. During this unstable period, teenagers experience numerous physical, emotional and social changes that can be extremely challenging. It is a time of identity construction, increased exposure to external pressures, and a search for autonomy. Without the right support, this can all take…

The Conversation

Children limiting own smartphone use to manage mental health, survey finds

Teenagers increasingly taking breaks as they control own use of devices rather than relying on parents to enforce limits, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Bridget Phillipson’s fury that a vulnerable child was placed in a caravan at cost of £75,000

Exclusive: Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has told The Independent that she wants to end the practice of putting vulnerable children in care into illegal squalid homes

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America’s 10 Most Dangerous Prisons—And Why They’re So Feared

Ever wonder what makes a prison notorious—and not just tough? The most dangerous prisons in America are feared for a reason, from extreme violence and torture-like solitary confinement to deadly environmental hazards. Understanding what goes on behind bars shows us why some facilities stand out—and what reforms might be needed.…

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows

The Independent UK

Terror accused teenager was isolated and lonely during lockdown, court told

Alfie Coleman was aged 19 when he was arrested by counter terrorism police.

Evening Standard

AI is turbocharging worker productivity but it's also wreaking havoc on their mental health

New research is a “flashing red light for CHROs.”

Fortune

6 Education Standards That Experts Say Are Emotionally Harmful

Education is supposed to open minds, shape futures, and equip young people with the skills they need to thrive. Yet beneath the polished mission statements and glossy brochures, there are standards and practices that many experts argue do more harm than good. Across classrooms and school districts, these rigid expectations…

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If ministers want to see how welfare reform can be done, come see us in Greater Manchester

Prevention beats cure in our view. Targeting issues like housing, personal debt and mental health will get people into work and cut the benefits bill, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

Artist Illustrates What It’s Like To Live With Anxiety And Depression Through The Eyes Of A Pigeon (50 New Pics)

Chuck Mullin is a London-based artist who uses her comics to explore the complexities of anxiety, depression, and mental health through the relatable figure of an anxious pigeon.

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Poor mental health is driving young people out of their jobs. My own journey showed me how to help

We need to confront the social conditions that impact them – and the toxic working environments they’re trying to push back against, says banking campaigner Fran Boait

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The Psychological Cost of Keeping Up With the Joneses

We all know the feeling. You see your neighbor’s new car, your friend’s vacation photos, or a coworker’s latest gadget, and suddenly your own life feels a little less shiny. This urge to match or outdo others—often called “keeping up with the Joneses”—isn’t just about money. It can take a…

The Conversation

Online therapy as effective as in-person therapy, finds large study

When COVID arrived early in 2020, pandemic restrictions made in-person mental health care difficult or impossible. Both therapists and patients had to adapt almost overnight. For many in the field, it felt like a gamble: could this screen-based format offer the same level of support for people struggling with depression,…

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Google Launches AI Guide to Help Mental Health Professionals

Google has launched two big AI-backed initiatives to expand access to mental health care and improve treatment outcomes. The tech giant wants to use AI to

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8 Health Insurance Clauses That Leave Retirees With Nothing

Retirement should be a time of peace, not panic over surprise medical bills. But for millions of Americans, confusing and fine-print-filled retiree health insurance gaps turn expected coverage into costly burdens. Most retirees assume their health plans will step in when they need care the most. In reality, many common…

Medical Daily

New Psychiatry Residency Program Launched in Los Angeles by Residents Medical and Brain Health USA

Residents Medical and Brain Health USA launches a new ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles to address the growing national shortage of mental health providers

The Independent UK

Flight diverted after recently released psychiatric patient claimed laptop was a bomb

Exclusive details: Taj Malik Taylor, 27, told police that he had been recently released from a mental health facility, and that he was “currently suffering from a lack of clarity,” according to an FBI affidavit reviewed by The Independent

The Independent UK

The crucial ingredient the NHS ten-year health plan is missing

Four experts say the much-anticipated plan has one striking omission that threatens to undermine the plan’s success: nature

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re told we won’t amount to anything’: is it possible to change the fortunes of young people living in England’s coastal towns?

Young people living by the sea are often in some of the most deprived areas of the country, but they say they want the chance to thrive. The Guardian is embarking on a year-long series to tell their stories

Benzinga

After Microsoft Lays Off 9,100 Workers, Xbox Executive Tells Fired Workers To Turn To AI For Mental Health Help

As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reels from sweeping layoffs affecting 9,100 employees, an Xbox executive's suggestion to use AI chatbots for emotional support has ignited fierce backlash online.

The Guardian - UK

Young people in England’s coastal towns three times more likely to have a mental health condition

They are suffering disproportionately and without help, say researchers, and unless they are given a voice, problems will continue to mount up

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