mental health
More families sue Character.AI developer, alleging app played a role in teens’ suicide and suicide attempt
Technology
September 17, 2025
More families sue Character.AI developer, alleging app played a role in teens’ suicide and suicide attempt
The families of three minors are suing Character Technologies, Inc., the developer of Character.AI, alleging that their children died by…
FTC investigating AI ‘companion’ chatbots amid growing concern about harm to kids
Technology
September 13, 2025
FTC investigating AI ‘companion’ chatbots amid growing concern about harm to kids
New York — EDITOR’S NOTE: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or…
Suicide in the age of the Pharaohs
Main Slider
September 5, 2025
Suicide in the age of the Pharaohs
It is a mistake to believe that the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization lies only in its surviving monuments, such…
‘You never want to leave:’ TikTok employees raise concerns about the app’s impact on teens in newly unsealed video
Technology
August 21, 2025
‘You never want to leave:’ TikTok employees raise concerns about the app’s impact on teens in newly unsealed video
New York — Current and former TikTok employees have raised concerns internally about how the app’s popular algorithm could hurt…
Expelling patients
Opinion
August 14, 2025
Expelling patients
Before I started working in England, I worked at the Al-Abbassia Hospital for Mental Health in Egypt. It’s one of…
Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine
Health & Fitness
June 26, 2025
Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine
The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have long been touted by researchers and medical professionals. While you’re catching…
Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds
Health & Fitness
April 22, 2025
Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds
New York CNN — The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic…
The silent epidemic – the mental health crisis facing the smartphone generation
Features/Interviews
November 28, 2024
The silent epidemic – the mental health crisis facing the smartphone generation
Renowned American-Korean global health leader and anthropologist, Jim Yong Kim, headlined the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) session “Anxiety,…
Why social media shouldn’t be your therapist
Technology
November 4, 2024
Why social media shouldn’t be your therapist
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why…
TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over alleged harm to children’s mental health
Technology
October 12, 2024
TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over alleged harm to children’s mental health
New York CNN — A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from across the country filed lawsuits on Tuesday against…