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 ...
Dr. Layne Kamalu released a deep sigh. “You never know when your time is up,” he then said. “You just never know. So make sure you tell those people you love that you love them. You never know when you might not see them again.” Kamalu’s time isn’t up yet thanks to a medical ...
