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26/08/2025

How blended care, combining therapy and technology, can improve mental health support

Blended care integrates digital care pathways with human-led therapy, bridging the gap between accessibility and personalization in mental healthcare.

05/08/2025

🤖 ChatGPT just got a mental health upgrade.
OpenAI has introduced major changes to make conversations with ChatGPT safer and healthier, especially in emotionally charged or high-stake situations:

🧠 Detecting mental distress and offering evidence‑based resources rather than reinforcing harmful thoughts.

🛑 Automatic “take a break” prompts during long chat sessions to prevent emotional dependency.

⚖️ Avoiding direct answers to sensitive personal dilemmas—ChatGPT now helps users weigh pros and cons instead of telling them what to do.

These updates were developed with input from over 90 medical professionals and an advisory group of mental health and HCI experts. OpenAI is also moving away from engagement-based metrics and prioritizing user outcomes.

✅ Why it matters: With nearly 700 million weekly users, ChatGPT’s new behavior aims to support reflective, grounded conversations rather than emotional dependence or misinformation.

📖 Read more: full article from NBC News below.

OpenAI said its popular tool will soon shy away from giving direct advice about personal challenges.

21/07/2025

🚨 Mental health advice isn’t always helpful—especially online.
A new PBS report highlights the growing wave of mental health misinformation on social media. From unlicensed influencers giving risky advice to viral "therapy speak" that distorts real diagnoses, it's getting harder to tell truth from trend.

🔍 Learn what signs to watch for, why Gen Z is most affected, and how we can protect ourselves from misleading mental health content.

🎥 Watch the full story: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-to-know-about-the-rise-of-mental-health-misinformation-on-social-media

In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But not all the information online is ac...

17/07/2025

New! AI Field Guide for Mental‑Health Task Sharing
Google, McKinsey, and Grand Challenges Canada just launched a free, open-access guidebook showing how AI can supercharge mental-health task-sharing:

Training tools – AI‑powered simulations give real-time feedback

Support at scale – AI assists with session transcription, coaching prompts & triage

Real-world impact – Already used by The Trevor Project to train 1,000+ crisis counselors

Ethically grounded – Includes guidelines on oversight, governance & equity

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanceeliot/2025/07/17/task-sharing-of-therapy-gets-boosted-via-new-guidebook-by-google-and-mckinsey-on-ai-for-mental-health/

Perfect for NGOs, foundations, or anyone working to bring mental-health support to communities with few specialists. Let’s spread the word and make quality care accessible for everyone 💛

Not enough therapists for the rising demand of mental health therapy. One solution uses non-specialist labor for task-sharing. AI can help too. Here's the inside scoop.

14/07/2025

Feeling like you're always running late? It's not laziness—there might be a real reason behind it. Experts are pointing to “time blindness”—a struggle with gauging how long tasks actually take—as a core issue news.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/always-running-mental-health-condition-090007214.html

Often tied to ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism and more, it's an executive function challenge that affects scheduling, transitions, and relationships. The good news? Tools like timers, consistent routines, and breaking tasks into small chunks can make a big difference. 💡

👍 If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there's hope with small, concrete tweaks.

Experts explain that chronic lateness may be caused by time blindness, a condition affecting time perception that is commonly associated with ADHD and other disorders.

10/07/2025

🧠+💪 Thinking about skipping your workout? Maybe don’t.
A new UGA Today review of clinical trials shows regular exercise modestly boosts mental health overall—but dramatically aids those with anxiety and depression.

The kicker? Mindset matters. Whether your workout uplifts or discourages depends on your mental framing and setting.

Need more motivation? Start small—choose an upbeat environment, set a positive goal, and build momentum.

Let’s get moving for healthier minds and stronger spirits!

🔗 https://news.uga.edu/does-exercise-improve-mental-health/

A recent University of Georgia study suggests that how, where and why you work out may be more important than the amount of exercise you get.

07/07/2025

✨ AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming how students study—but at what cost? A recent Forbes analysis reveals that heavy reliance on AI may link to increased student stress, reduced creativity, and mental fatigue.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericwood/2025/07/05/how-chatgpt-and-ai-use-in-academics-might-impact-student-mental-health/

A June 2025 MIT study even found ChatGPT users showed less brain activity and lower performance in cognitive tasks than students using search engines or writing by hand .

🧠 What’s the solution?

Use AI to support learning, not replace it

Create assignments that stimulate the mind

Pair learning innovation with mental health resources

💬 Tell us—have AI tools helped or hindered your mental wellbeing during studies?

Implications of AI will likely depend on the users, but studies suggest that counselors should assess the impact of ChatGPT and AI on the mental health of students.

02/07/2025

Why letting teens sleep in is more than just a lazy weekend
A new study from Psychology Today reveals that allowing teens to sleep in up to 2 extra hours on weekends can significantly boost their mental well-being.

🌙 Just 23% of teens meet the recommended 8–10 hours of nightly sleep during the school week.

✨ Balanced weekend “catch-up” sleep = fewer anxiety & depression symptoms.

Parents, educators, & community leaders—make sleep a priority for our youth.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-sensory-revolution/202506/research-says-let-your-teen-sleep-in

Only 23 percent of high school students get the recommended amount of sleep. A new study suggests that letting them catch up on weekends could make a big difference for their mental health.

27/06/2025

📱💤 Too much screen time, not enough sleep = a mental health storm for teens

A new study reveals how screen time is cutting into teen sleep—and it's changing their brain development. 😔 Teens who don’t get enough rest are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and risky behavior.

🧠 Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s essential for brain wiring, learning, and emotional balance.

What can we do?
✅ Power down devices an hour before bed
✅ No phones in the bedroom
✅ Keep bedtime consistent
✅ Talk with teens about how sleep fuels mental strength

Together, we can help protect our kids’ health—starting with a good night’s sleep.

📖 Read more from STAT News: https://www.statnews.com/2025/06/25/teen-screen-time-sleep-loss-role-of-sleeping-in-adolescent-mental-health-crisis/

With all the discussion around the adolescent mental health crisis, a prime suspect has gone relatively unnoticed: sleep.

16/06/2025

Eating Your Feelings? A New Study Offers Hope for Emotional Eaters

With a focus on weight gain prevention and appetite awareness, SATISFY study participants reported significantly lower emotional eating

https://today.uconn.edu/2025/06/eating-your-feelings-a-new-study-offers-hope-for-emotional-eaters/ #

With a focus on weight gain prevention and appetite awareness, SATISFY study participants reported significantly lower emotional eating

13/06/2025

Spotify’s Heart & Soul Initiative Brings Mental Health Support to Artists and Creators Worldwide

In 2018, Spotify launched Heart & Soul, a mental health initiative developed to provide support and promote deep knowledge about emotional well-being. As conversations around mental health take center stage in the music industry, Spotify is deepening its commitment to artist well-being through our H...

12/06/2025

WebMD Health Services Report: Employee Mental Health Continues to Dip--and Many Feel Employer Support Falls Short

/PRNewswire/ -- Employee well-being and mental health have declined over the past year, and fewer employees feel that their organizations' care about their...

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