For many, ChatGPT has become more than a tool — it’s a late-night confidant, a sounding board in crisis, and a source of emotional validation. But OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, now says it’s time to set firmer boundaries. In a recent blog post dated August 4, OpenAI confirmed that it has introduced new mental … Read more
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One evening, feeling overwhelmed, 24-year-old Delhi resident Nisha Popli typed, “You’re my psychiatrist now,” into ChatGPT. Since then, she’s relied on the AI tool to process her thoughts and seek mental support. “I started using it in late 2024, especially after I paused therapy due to costs. It’s been a steady support for six months … Read more
Eleanor Lawrie Social affairs reporter BBC “Whenever I was struggling, if it was going to be a really bad day, I could then start to chat to one of these bots, and it was like [having] a cheerleader, someone who’s going to give you some good vibes for the day. “I’ve got this encouraging external … Read more
Matthew Carr-Gomm Danielle Carr-Gomm died after stopping her insulin at a slapping therapy workshop in 2016 The family of a diabetic woman who died when she went to a slapping workshop and stopped taking her insulin have called for greater regulation for alternative therapies. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died at a retreat run by Hongchi Xiao … Read more
Your gender identity isn’t a mental illness. But if you’re a person who identifies as transgender or gender nonconforming, the way society treats you can take a toll on your mental health. Part of your self-care may be to work through any stress and trauma with a gender-affirming therapist. That may leave you wondering: How … Read more
When you’re concerned about your mental health, getting professional help is often an important step toward feeling better But among the barriers – such as stigma and lack of available therapists in some places – many people also can’t afford the cost of care, and they find that they somehow have to pay for it … Read more
By Jay Lankau Healthy breakfast recipes, falling off milk crates, beauty hacks, and 10 ways to know if your husband is cheating on you: TikTok has it all. There are millions of videos on TikTok, and hundreds of thousands using the hashtag #mentalhealth. Some videos have more than 9 million views. And some are from … Read more
If you’re looking for advice, you can call friends and family. You can speak with a spiritual leader or life coach. But if you ask your therapist, you may be disappointed. Melba Vasquez, PhD, a psychologist in independent practice in Austin, TX, has heard the plea a number of times throughout her career: “Why don’t … Read more
BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar explores the best ways to find the right therapist. Source link