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MCS highlights mental health with employee wellness push
The insurer closed Mental Health Month with activities focused on self-care, reflection and emotional support. #NewsismyBusiness - Stay updated with the latest ...
The Quick Therapy That Actually Works
Just a few hours of therapy-like interventions can reduce some people’s anxiety.
Tragic: 30-Year Trans Kids Study Shows 6x Higher Psychiatric Morbidity with 'Gender Affirming Care' in Some Cases
The study suggests that sex-change surgeries and drugs cause more psychological problems than they claim to solve.
‘Gold Standard’ for Mental Health Diagnosis May Leave Patients Miscategorized, Study Finds
A new meta-analysis of 57 psychological studies found that essentially identical patient interviews can lead to different diagnoses for the same exact patient.
Daily Glass of Fruit Juice May Lift Your Mood: Study
In a small randomized trial in the United Kingdom, adults who added a serving of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a healthier diet reported lower depression sc...
Why Behavioral Health Makes Everything Worse
The Crisis Creators: Why Behavioral Health Makes Everything Worse Republished with permission from AbleChild. If anyone hasn’t figured out yet where too much ...
More young people are looking to AI chatbots for mental health help
In an era defined by endless digital connectivity, a quiet yet profound shift is occurring in how the younger generation processes its inner storms, moving
More young people are looking to AI chatbots for mental health help
A new survey estimates 8 million young people use AI chatbots for help when stressed, angry or sad, an increase from 2024.
Republish: Fixing Imposter Syndrome
It’s the last day of vacation. My wife and I stayed in Seattle an extra night so we could unwind and then catch up with a friend this morning before we head b...
'A parallel world': The people lost in addictive daydreams
Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming...
The loneliness no one warns CEOs about
First-time CEOs often expect pressure and scrutiny. What catches many off guard is the isolation that comes with leadership.
Navigating Mental Health In The AI Era: Why Guardrails Are Essential
With more people using AI chatbots, the question is - how safe are they?
Americans are so burned out they’re turning down high-paying promotions, study says
For decades, the narrative of the American Dream was tethered to a singular, vertical trajectory: the relentless climb up the corporate ladder. We were taught
Self OPEN EMDR: The Honest Pros and Cons of Doing It Without a Therapist
NEW YORK, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The idea of self-administered EMDR has gone from fringe curiosity to mainstream conversation remarkably quickly. Too...
Extra: ‘Therapy Nation’ and America’s Addiction to Treatment
It's not your imagination: a lot of people are in therapy right now and talking about it. Mental health awareness has come a long way in recent decades, reducin...
1 in 5 new moms struggle with mental health
An expert digs into the most common complications of childbirth, the pressure of modern motherhood, and the importance of a support network.
Therapy app boosts college student mental health
"We were able to offer students an effective resource that they could download on their phones right then and there."
The Future of Emotional Technology: Comfort Websites for Growth and Self-Awareness
Personalized digital spaces designed with care and emotional intention may offer a new way to support self-awareness, emotional growth, and the processing of di...
CBT: Science Into Practice
This series addresses topics that reflect current thinking in the field of cognitive behavior therapy, the most widely accepted form of therapy across mental .....
Pride month edits, Relationship comics, One of those days
June is Pride month, Checking in with our mental health and celebrating ourselves is at the root of it all! Whether you are out and proud, in the closet, curiou...
Support for youth in military families can boost mental health
Youth in military families need support from parents and peers to maintain a healthy mental well-being, according to a new study.
Can Digital Tools Fix Bias in Mental Health Triage?
Recent advances in digital technologies hold both promise and potential pitfalls for mental health triage. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspon...
Psilocybin research is no longer just for hard-to-treat cases — a new trial targeted recurrent depression in people who had not failed standard treatment, and the results are promising
Most of the psilocybin research that has made headlines over the past decade has carried an implicit qualifier: this is for people for whom nothing else has wor...
Dear Abby: I want my son to be healthy, but he binge eats to cope with depression
Dear Abby advises a father who is worried about his son, who is binge eats to cope with his anxiety and depression.
Young people do not lack ambition; it’s the system failing them
1 in 8 young people are not in education or employment, and 1 in 5 young people classified as a NEET has a mental health problem.4 in 5 young people claiming he...
Using the NASSS–Complexity Assessment Tool to Evaluate the Implementation of “Cadê O Kauê?”: Chat-Story Intervention for Youth Participation in Mental Health Promotion in Brazil
Background: The global public health challenge of young people’s mental health is particularly evident in Brazil, which is considered the most anxious and the fifth most depressed country globally. In response to this, a digital intervention, that takes the form of a storytelling chatbot named “Cadê o Kauê?” (translation: “Where is Kauê?”), was coproduced by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, young people, and narrative designers as part of a project titled Engajadamente. The intervention was designed to strengthen Brazilian adolescents’ skills in promoting their peers’ mental health through direct support and collective action for mental health. The intervention was rolled out in select schools in Brazil and online via social media, but it encountered challenges during the initial implementation phase in school settings. Objective: This project’s primary objective is to evaluate the implementation of “Cadê o Kauê” in school settings in Brazil, assess current and potential complexities, and formulate recommendations to reduce or manage these complexities. The secondary objective of this project is to understand the current and potential sociotechnical change resulting from the implementation of the “Cadê o Kauê” in a real-world setting. Methods: The Non-adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread, Sustainability (NASSS) framework was selected as the theoretical framework to identify different areas of complexity across domains and further thinking of ways to reduce or manage these complexities. Data were gathered by conducting semistructured online interviews with the Engajadamente team members based in the United Kingdom and Brazil. The NASSS–Complexity Assessment Tool was used as a sensemaking device to facilitate a collective understanding of the implementation, and narratives were mapped onto specific NASSS domains. Key themes were identified across overarching domains using thematic analysis to meet the objectives of this evaluation. Results: The results mapped onto the NASSS domains generated a narrative about the initial implementation of “Cadê o Kauê?” in schools. Existing and potential complexities across technology, organization, and wider system domains were characterized by interdependencies, unintended consequences, and uncertainties. The implementation of “Cadê o Kauê?” highlighted challenges related to internet dependency, infrastructure limitations, and varying levels of organizational readiness, teacher preparedness, and school culture. Addressing these through offline solutions, additional teacher training, whole-school engagement strategies, and a value-informed complexity approach can enhance accessibility, alignment with school priorities, and adaptability within Brazil’s dynamic sociopolitical context. Conclusions: Using the NASSS framework, the evaluation captured both current and emerging complexities in implementing “Cadê o Kauê?” in schools. By engaging with theory-informed approaches to technology implementation projects and deep-diving into discursive dynamic interactions between technology and its “context” of implementation, we have explored ways to manage these complexities and developed suitable recommendations to guide the Engadajamente team and support similar projects in the future.
Virtual Exposure With Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Despite being highly effective and guideline-recommended for obsessive-compulsive disorder, exposure with response prevention is often underused due...
The Mediating Role of Interpersonal Needs in Perceived Parenting Styles and Social Media Addiction Among University Students: Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The rapid development of digital technologies has intensified concerns about social media addiction, particularly among university students. The per...