More Mental Health
AI has entered the therapy session — and it's recording you
More therapists are recording sessions with AI, leading to concerns over consent and data breaches.


'Thunderbolts*' tries to tackle mental illness. It almost works.
The film's important message is complicated by fundamental flaws.


AI companions unsafe for teens under 18, researchers say
Testing of popular AI companions revealed details bound to alarm parents.


Finding a therapist can be hard. 'Ghost networks' make the problem worse.
A controversial therapist directory started by 7 Cups recently caused an uproar.


How to emotionally recover after being scammed
Four steps to help process what happened.


How Gen Z uses the internet to self diagnose and get help
This generation is savvier than it gets credit for.


New video-watching guidelines for teens just dropped
Tips for parents overwhelmed by trying to track what their teen is watching online.


Crisis hotlines see huge increase before and after Trump win
The Trevor Project and Crisis Text Line are working to reassure distressed LGBTQ+ youth and other targeted groups.


'Batman: Arkham Shadow' goes all in on character psychology
The newest Batman game wanted to tell a story about the human mind.


Teens feel burnt out. Social media can make it worse.
The cult of constant improvement is wreaking havoc on some teens' well-being.


3 signs of online grooming you're likely to miss
These subtle signs are hard for teens and parents to detect.


Why teens are telling strangers their secrets online
Teens are looking for confidants. They can become victims of predators instead.


I used an AI journal for a week. What I learned about myself surprised me.
The Rosebud app stunned me with its insights.


How to wean your toddler off a tablet
New research suggests tablet use can interfere with toddlers' ability to calm down.


The FDA cleared this new app to treat depression (and it's not talk therapy)
Rejoyn is now available to the public.


Starter Kit: How to manage stress and unwind in college
Get smart and create some calm.


U.S. Surgeon General: Social media needs a warning label
"The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency."


Explicit deepfakes are traumatic. How to deal with the pain.
The fake imagery upends victims' lives, but healing is possible.


Your mental health coach is ready to text you now
Don't want to see a therapist? A mental health coach might be for you.


Loneliness isn't only a teen or adult problem. Little kids feel it, too.
Why screens may play a role in loneliness among young girls.


Teens who talk about their mental health on this app may be taking a big risk
Vulnerable teens may be targeted by predators.


California paid millions to access a mental health app. It wasn't safe for users.
The failure to disclose what happened with 7 Cups raises big questions about emotional support apps.


Why online child exploitation is so hard to fight
Predators can weaponize social media platforms against vulnerable youth.


Talking to someone online for emotional support may be riskier than you realize
These platforms promise to connect users to a compassionate listener, but the reality is far more complex.

























