A hidden mental health crisis many women face during menopause

A hidden mental health crisis many women face during menopause

Menopause is an almost universal experience for women, but across Europe, the mental health risks are poorly understood, unevenly treated, and rarely addressed in policy. announcement announcement In the UK, a recent survey conducted by YouGov and the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that only 28 percent of women know that menopause can lead to … Read more

AI Will See You Now: Local therapists discuss artificial intelligence in mental health

AI Will See You Now: Local therapists discuss artificial intelligence in mental health

QUINCY (WGEM) — With more than 40 years of combined therapy experience, Melinda Vogel, a counselor at Midwest Counseling Services, and Tiffany Raines-Eaton, a counselor and social/behavioral sciences instructor at John Wood Community College, have seen their fair share of clients. But new data shows that younger generations may be starting to trade traditional mental … Read more

Can’t find a therapist on your insurance plan? This could be a breach of the Mental Health Equality Act – current

Can't find a therapist on your insurance plan? This could be a breach of the Mental Health Equality Act - current

While workforce shortages are often to blame, insurance company practices are driving therapists into private practice, he said Task Force Report: Bridging the Mental Health Care Gap Report from Inseparable, a group advocating for access to mental health across the country. Low wages, high education costs and provider burnout are the main factors in Georgia’s … Read more

Exercise improves your mood, and a molecule helps explain why

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One in five Canadians lives with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression at some point. This number has risen steadily in recent years, and while we have improved how we talk about mental health, significant stigma remains. In fact, people are almost three times less likely to report a mental illness than a … Read more

A new study raises concerns about AI chatbots promoting delusional thinking

A new study raises concerns about AI chatbots promoting delusional thinking

A new scientific review raises concerns about how chatbots powered by artificial intelligence may encourage delusional thinking, especially in vulnerable people. A summary of the existing evidence on artificial intelligence-induced psychosis was published last week in The Lancet Psychiatry, highlighting how chatbots can induce delusions – though possibly only in people who are already vulnerable … Read more

New mental health program expands services for youth in Chinatown

New mental health program expands services for youth in Chinatown

In the heart of LA’s Chinatown neighborhood, the 6,000-square-foot facility provides mental health care services for students from the Los Angeles Unified School District, as well as children and youth ages six to 25. For years, mental health has been a major concern for LA youth, many of whom experience high levels of stress, including … Read more