Most kratom products won’t be on Utah shelves as of Wednesday as new legislation went into effect allowing only pure leaf powders and capsules to be sold in specialty stores. A lawsuit from Botanic Tonics, the manufacturer of “feel free” tonics, won’t delay the law. A federal judge ...
If social media was already affecting mental health, artificial intelligence has accelerated the damage. AI doesn't just show you content—it learns what captures your attention, what triggers your emotions, and what keeps you scrolling. Then it optimizes relentlessly for engagement, ...
The average American spends over two hours daily on social media — time filled with curated images of others' lives, algorithmically selected content designed to maximize engagement, and endless opportunities for comparison. The question isn't whether this affects mental health; it's how much ...
Childhood anxiety is the most common pediatric mental health condition, affecting roughly 1 in 8 children. Yet it's frequently missed because anxious children often appear "good" — quiet, compliant, eager to please. The internal distress isn't visible until it reaches crisis levels. As the ...
Most people believe suicide rates peak during winter holidays. This is a persistent myth. Research consistently shows that suicide rates are actually lowest in December and highest in spring and early summer — April through June. Understanding this counterintuitive pattern could save ...
You expect seasonal allergies to bring sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. What you might not expect: research increasingly links allergies to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. The connection isn't psychological—it's biological, involving inflammatory processes that directly ...
