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Technology

AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims

By Andrew Paul

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Health

Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health

By Lauren Leffer

An illustration of the amygdala, shown in red. It is a part of the brain’s limbic system and plays a key role in processing emotions.
Health

‘Was I awkward?’ What overthinking after a party has to do with your ‘lizard brain’

By Laura Baisas

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Science

What causes you to jolt awake right before falling asleep?

By Andrew Paul

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Gear

The best light therapy lamps to brighten up your life

By Erin Behan

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Health

The ‘voices’ that people with schizophrenia hear could be echoes of their own vocalizations

By Tom Hawking

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DIY

Struggling to find an in-network mental health provider? Here’s what you can do.

By Max Blau / ProPublica

Woman working at desk with face mask on while sick
Health

The research supports you taking a sick day

By Andrew Paul

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Health

How food affects our mental health

By Mary Scourboutakos / The Conversation

EMDR
Health

Why EMDR trauma therapy is gaining popularity

By Laurel Niep / The Conversation

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Health

Social media bans could deny teenagers mental health help

By Daniel Chang / KFF Health News

The agency’s decision of MDMA could slow down the timelines of getting psychedelics to market as other potential treatments, including psilocybin and ketamine, are likely to face similar regulatory challenges.
Health

How the FDA could shape the future of psychedelics research

By Joshua Cohen / Undark

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Aviation

Simulated sunrises and sunsets in planes may reduce jet lag

By Andrew Paul

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Science

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

Sad child in stairwell using phone
Health

Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels

By Andrew Paul

still from the animated film "inside out 2." red anger, purple fear, yellow joy, blue sadness, and green disgust meet with new emotions. Envy is teal, anxiety is orange, and embarrassment is pink.
Health

The science of awkward puberty brain from ‘Inside Out 2’

By Laura Baisas

Fake website advertising dead loved one chatbot
Technology

AI ethicists warn of ‘digital hauntings’ from dead loved ones

By Andrew Paul

teen using phone therapy app
Health

Inside California’s $500 million investment in therapy apps for young people

By Molly Castle Work / KFF Health News

Therapy session
Health

How psychedelic-assisted therapies can be more effective

By Mack DeGeurin

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Gear

The best sex toys in 2024, tested and reviewed

By Amanda Reed