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Delusions and hallucinations: The dark side of AI chatbots

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ChatGPT will sound alert to parents if child in ‘acute distress’

The move comes after a lawsuit was filed against OpenAI by the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who committed suicide in April.

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Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds

US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis.

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Film of the Week: 'Sorry, Baby' - A masterful exploration of trauma

The story of a young academic attempting to heal in the aftermath of sexual assault, 'Sorry, Baby' is one of the most relatable depictions of trauma we've seen on-screen yet.

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Using cannabis to cope with anxiety, depression linked to paranoia

People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found.

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Cases of eating disorders in men are rising worldwide

Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death.

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AI chatbots inconsistent in handling queries on suicide, study finds

The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics.

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Highly potent cannabis products raise risk of psychosis, study says

Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects.

Climate

Rising temperatures cause moods to decline, study reveals

Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to find out how sweltering temperatures are impacting our mood.

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Social media sites accused of pushing suicide-related content to teens

The popular social media platforms recommend "shocking levels of harmful content" to teenagers, the researchers said.

Art

England’s oldest psychiatric hospital hosts exhibition of patient art

Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art.

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Study finds link between sleep problems and self-harm in teen years

There is a direct link between sleep problems at age 14 and self-harm by age 17, a new study says.

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Tiny pond worms could be used to find new schizophrenia treatments

UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research.

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ADHD drugs lower risk of suicidal behaviour, car accidents, and crime

Researchers identified consequences of ADHD medication that usually are not discussed in the doctor’s office.

wellbeing

As social prescribing gains traction, can nature, art, and sport heal?

From forest walks to painting classes, doctors are prescribing non-medical treatments for better health.

wellbeing

How to handle ‘purpose anxiety' over the search for life's meaning

The term “purpose anxiety” has been used to describe the gnawing sense that our lives should have an overarching purpose, but not knowing how to discover it.

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ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice, study warns

A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.

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ChatGPT adds mental health safeguards amid concerns over ‘delusions’

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

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‘Cougar puberty’: Why is perimenopause going viral on social media?

Women are rebranding perimenopause as ‘cougar puberty’ on social media, encouraging open discourse on a historically under-researched yet near-universal health issue.

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Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psychedelics

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.

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What the science says about dying of a broken heart

People with the most intense, longest-lasting grief were significantly more likely to die within a decade of a loved one’s death, a new study finds.