MENTAL HEALTH

Mar 30 2026OPINION

Robot‑Free Classrooms: A Call for Balance

"The night a former first lady walked beside a humanoid robot at an education conference, the media buzzed with excitement. The machine, created by a tech firm to help with chores, seemed like the next big step in learning tools. At the same time, courts declared that major social media companies we

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Stress at Work Pushes One in Four Employees to Consider Leaving

A recent survey found that many workers think about quitting because of stress. The study looked at full‑time employees in big companies across the country. It asked about mental health at work and home. The results are clear: 25 percent of people have thought about leaving their job. They say the

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Mar 30 2026LIFESTYLE

People Who Stay on the Fence

A few folks chat about how they keep dreaming of guys who are out of reach. They say it’s a safe way to stay in the comfort zone, where love feels like a story rather than real life. The idea is simple: you can paint any picture in your mind, and that’s fine for a bit. But when these day‑dr

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Mar 28 2026RELIGION

Religion and Porn: A Protective Twist

The study looked at 2, 806 adults across the United States. It matched participants to census data so that the sample reflects the real population. Researchers wanted to know if being religious or disliking porn helps people avoid problems or if it actually causes more trouble. They measured how of

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Teen Access to Mental Health Care in Alaska

Alaska faces a serious problem: teen suicide is the top cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Many young people feel alone and do not know how to get help. A new law, House Bill 232, could give teens ages 16 and 17 a way to see mental‑health professionals without needing their parents’ permission

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Why turning 16 won’t suddenly make social media safe for teens

Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo

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Mar 28 2026HEALTH

Social media’s hidden costs: A legal win for one young woman’s mental health

A young woman in her twenties recently won a $3 million lawsuit against tech giants Meta and YouTube, proving that social media’s endless scroll isn’t just a habit—it can cause real harm. The case centered on a woman identified in court as K. G. M. , who testified that years of near-constant social

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Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Healthy Habits, Happy Minds: How Kids with Autism and ADHD Thrive on Balance

Parents of 523 children aged 7 to 12, most boys, filled out surveys about their kids’ daily habits and feelings. Researchers used a statistical method called latent profile analysis to spot patterns in four distinct groups. The first group, about one‑fifth of the sample, showed very high levels of

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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

Gut Microbes and the Mind of New Breast Cancer Patients

The study looks at how the gut bacteria of women newly diagnosed with hormone‑receptor positive, HER2‑negative breast cancer relate to their feelings and thinking skills. Instead of starting with the disease, the research first examines the patients’ mental state and memory before any treatment b

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

AI Helper Takes the Lead in Mental Health Care

Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co

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