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Arts Sep 19

Music festival helps artists confront and manage the industry’s mental health impact

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Health Sep 14

healinghumor
Watch 5:04
Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more than 49,000 lives in 2023 alone, according to the latest CDC data. One organization has found an unconventional tool to combat those grim numbers: laughter.

By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young

Nation Sep 12

Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University event
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How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk’s killing

The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million…

By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins

Nation Sep 09

White House Press Secretary Leavitt holds a press briefing
Watch 6:38
Brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee in N.C. ignites debate about crime and mental health

A brutal murder in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans who want to paint Democrats as soft on crime. William Brangham discussed the case and reaction with…

By William Brangham, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens

Health Sep 05

U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's 2026 health care agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington,D.C.
4 fact-checks from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate testimony over COVID-19 vaccines, CDC

PolitiFact fact-checked some of the most notable back-and-forth moments.

By PolitiFact staff

Aug 31

Watch 6:22
What to know about ‘AI psychosis’ and the effect of AI chatbots on mental health

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

The parents of a teenager who died by suicide have filed a wrongful death suit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI, saying the chatbot discussed ways he could end his life after he expressed suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit comes amid reports of…

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Aug 21

Using an AI chatbot for therapy or health advice? Experts want you to know these 4 things

By Laura Santhanam

The technology can be tempting, especially with barriers to accessing health care, including cost, wait times to talk to a provider and lack of insurance coverage. But experts told PBS News people need to be aware of the risks these…

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Aug 06

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

By Matt O'Brien, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

The Associated Press reviewed interactions where the chatbot gave detailed plans for drug use, eating disorders, and even suicide notes. The Center for Countering Digital Hate found that testing ChatGPT with harmful prompts led the chatbot to respond in dangerous…

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Aug 05

Watch 7:50
Overwhelmed and stressed: Mothers open up about worrying decline in mental health

By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran

The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen…

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Jul 20

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What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media

By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery

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…

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