From the Emotional Roller Coaster to the Worry-go-round, cartoonist Gemma Correll walks us through her brain’s not-so-amusing amusement park in a darkly funny memoir.
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The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
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Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders
President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: “Can I have some, please?”
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Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man’s life is suddenly changed
Jay found himself sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, after attempting to break into a building on his college campus. A fellow inmate’s unexpected words brought him comfort — and changed the course of his life.
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‘How are you using AI?’ Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue
A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.
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Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments
A majority of Supreme Court justices peppered Solicitor General D. John Sauer with skeptical questions about the Trump administration’s position that birthright citizenship should not apply to babies born to immigrants in the country illegally.
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Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports
Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage.
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Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.
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Looking for life purpose? Start with building social ties
Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project.
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U.S. women’s figure skaters could’ve been rivals. Instead, they’re the ‘Blade Angels’
Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito are the U.S.’ best shot at winning women’s figure skating gold since 2002 — and of closing out these Games on a high note.
