Making AI Safe for Mental Health Use

Making AI Safe for Mental Health Use

According to recent survey data pending review and publication (Rousmaniere et al. 2025) yet widely circulated, 48.7 percent of 499 U.S. respondents reported using LLMs (large language models) for psychological support in... Read more »
How Peer Struggles and Helping Behaviors in Childhood Shape Mental Health in Adulthood

How Peer Struggles and Helping Behaviors in Childhood Shape Mental Health in Adulthood

Early peer struggles—like bullying, rejection, or social isolation—can leave lasting emotional scars. When these difficulties persist through childhood and adolescence, they significantly increase the risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood, shaping... Read more »
Elmo Understands: The Mental Health Power of “Sesame Street”

Elmo Understands: The Mental Health Power of “Sesame Street”

In a world full of upheaval and anxiety, comfort can come from unexpected places. For generations, it’s come from a little red Muppet with a big heart and emotional intelligence. Elmo has... Read more »
Family-based preventive intervention in severe parental mental illness

Family-based preventive intervention in severe parental mental illness

Gjøde, I. C. T., Müller, A. D., Hjorthøj, C., Hemager, N., Ingversen, S., Moszkowicz, M., Christensen, S. H., Mikkelsen, L. J., Nielsen, S. S., Melau, M., Forman, J., Nordentoft, M., & Thorup,... Read more »
Reconnect With Nature to Improve Mental Well-Being

Reconnect With Nature to Improve Mental Well-Being

Whether it is mental, emotional, or physical pain, the science is clear: nature can bring a sense of calm, restore peace, and reduce physiological pain levels. In my new Audible course, Reconnect... Read more »
Mental Health Days: Restorative or Risky?

Mental Health Days: Restorative or Risky?

In today’s fast-paced, hustle-driven culture, the idea of taking a “mental health day” has become increasingly accepted and even encouraged. Employers are beginning to recognize the toll chronic stress and emotional fatigue... Read more »
Mental Health Services Across State Lines

Mental Health Services Across State Lines

Telemental health services, particularly counseling and therapy through videoconferencing, have rapidly expanded since the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Increasingly, clients are being served by mental health professionals (MHPs) located... Read more »
Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

We often hear that mental health problems are “in the genes.” It’s a familiar story: anxiety runs in families, depression is a chemical imbalance, and maybe you inherited a predisposition to feel... Read more »
Study Finds AI Chatbot Can Improve Mental Health

Study Finds AI Chatbot Can Improve Mental Health

A new artificial intelligence (AI) study in The New England Journal of Medicine publication NEJM AI demonstrates how an AI chatbot called Therabot can significantly improve symptoms in just two months for... Read more »
The distinct link of perfectionism with positive and negative mental health outcomes

The distinct link of perfectionism with positive and negative mental health outcomes

Simon, P. D., Salanga, M. G. C., & Aruta, J. J. B. A. (2025). The distinct link of perfectionism with positive and negative mental health outcomes. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, 1492466. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1492466 Key Takeaways... Read more »
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