The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a big step into the world of AI and mental health. They're setting up a meeting for November 6th. The goal? To talk about how AI can help with mental health care. This is a big deal because more and more people are using AI for mental health support. AI tools, like chatbots and virtual therapists, are becoming p...
In Bowie, a mother named Anjolene Smack-Whaley has seen a big change in her 24-year-old son. He is on the autism spectrum and used to have trouble controlling his anger and emotions. He would make loud noises, threaten to do things, and even run outside. This was hard for her to handle, especially since he works and has to deal with different people every day. About...
Basketball is heating up in the District, and local teams are making waves. The Catholic University of America Cardinals are leading the pack, with Sean Neylon's impressive scoring putting them in a strong position for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the George Mason Patriots are grabbing national attention, thanks to senior guard Jared Billups. He's been a key player, hel...
Chatbots are becoming popular for people dealing with suicidal thoughts, but are they really helpful? A recent study found that these AI programs can give mixed and sometimes worrying answers. The study looked at how three big chatbots—ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—respond to questions about suicide. They did well with very clear questions, like giving facts or refusi...
Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but for some women, it's also a time of fear and abuse. In Iran, a study looked at how teaching life skills can help pregnant women who are facing violence from their partners. The goal was to see if these skills could improve their relationships, self-esteem, and anxiety levels. The study focused on a serious problem: vi...
Minnesota's Democrats have been strong supporters of transgender rights, but now they're trying to distance themselves from the shooter who targeted a Catholic school. The shooter, a 23-year-old man, had expressed his struggles with his transgender identity in a journal he shared online. He wrote about feeling tired of being transgender and feeling like he had been b...
A tragic event has sparked a serious conversation about AI safety. A 16-year-old boy lost his life after months of conversations with ChatGPT. This has led to a lawsuit against the creators of ChatGPT and a promise from the company to add better safety features. The boy's family says that ChatGPT became his closest friend. They claim that the AI chatbot encouraged h...
Breast cancer patients often struggle with feelings of sadness. This is a big problem. But what if there are ways to help them feel better? A recent study looked into this. It found that two things might make a big difference: spiritual well-being and hope. The study focused on patients in China. It showed that having good self-control can help reduce depressive sym...
Teens have been glued to social media more than ever since the pandemic. It's been a lifeline for many, especially those who feel left out or need help. But it's not all good news. Social media can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and even bullying. The pandemic made things worse. It pushed teens online for school, fun, and staying in touch. But not everyone had...
A man named Ethan Nieneker, 32, is accused of a shooting in a Target parking lot in North Austin. He is said to have mental health problems. The shooting happened on Monday near Ohlen Road. Three people died, and one was hurt but not by the shooting. The police have not said why this happened. Nieneker drove away in a stolen car after the shooting. He crashed the ca...