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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.

Health news

‘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.

wellbeing

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.

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wellbeing

Four-day work weeks can decrease employee burnout, pilot shows

Six months after starting a four-day work week experiment, workers reported better physical and mental health and less burnout.

Culture news

Connie Francis, singer of viral TikTok hit 'Pretty Little Baby', dies

Celebrated American singer Connie Francis, whose 1961 hit song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ gained new admirers this year with the track going viral on TikTok, has died aged 87.

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Watch: The performer from the Philippines takes centre stage in Qatar

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Once silenced by grief, Dorothy Chrizelle Collado found her voice again with the help of a community theatre group.

wellbeing

Teenage girls are the loneliest people worldwide, study finds

Men and women are about equally likely to say they are lonely, though teenage girls report higher loneliness levels than other groups, a new report found.

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Cause of death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson revealed

The Beach Boys co-founder and singer died on 11 June. His death certificate has revealed his cause of death.

wellbeing

Here’s how to manage climate change anxiety

Climate psychologists and educators offer tips on how to combat climate change anxiety and turn distress into action.

Health news

People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health

The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues.

wellbeing

How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life

Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.

Europe News

Mental health innovations take centre stage at VivaTech Paris

With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this year’s tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health

Health news

Twins study shows how genetic response to environment impacts health

A large study of identical twins shows that people’s genes affect their sensitivity to life experiences, which in turn makes them more or less susceptible to mental health issues.

Health news

Screen time fuelling behaviour issues in ‘vicious cycle,’ study finds

More screen time may increase the risk of social and emotional problems in children, and kids in distress might turn to screens as a way to cope, a new study suggests.

Health news

Is ADHD skyrocketing among young people? Experts think not

The evidence does not suggest that ADHD cases are continuing to climb after years of new diagnoses, researchers said.

Health news

Can ChatGPT be an alternative to psychotherapy?

More and more people are turning to chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to learn how to deal with their personal issues. Self-diagnosis is also on the rise, especially among young people.

Culture news

AI Kurt Cobain: The horror of Instagram's chatbots

Instagram's AI Kurt Cobain chatbot is extremely popular, logging more than 105.5k interactions to date. However, if you look at the conversations, it reveals a disturbing problem...

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Neurotech will reshape how we live, predicts CEO Ana Maiques

Brain conditions are a major challenge in today's society. Companies around the world are developing technologies to tackle this issue. Among them is Neuroelectrics, a Spanish company co-founded by Ana Maiques in 2011.

Europe News

France leads crackdown on #SkinnyTok while Brussels plays catch-up

The move comes as European countries sound the alarm on TikTok’s impact on youth mental health. Experts warn the app still hosts dangerous content under different hashtags.