Mental Health

Top Doctors Warn: Social Media as Harmful to Youth as Smoking Leading medical experts have warned that social media is as harmful to young people’s health as tobacco smoking, sparking global discussion about protecting youth in the digital age. Medical Community’s Position Medical experts point to clear links between excessive social media use and youth mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and body image problems. They are calling for stricter regulatory measures from governments, similar to past tobacco industry controls. ...

US Health Secretary RFK Jr takes steps to curb antidepressant prescribing, part of broader mental health policy reform.

The health secretary has long criticized American overuse of psychiatric medications. His new policies aim to reduce antidepressant prescriptions, but the approach faces medical community pushback.

The mother of the mall bombing suspect said in an interview that she saw no warning signs and that her son mental health appeared to have improved before the attack

A BBC investigation reveals multiple users experiencing delusional symptoms after prolonged, immersive conversations with AI chatbots.

A groundbreaking brain scan study has identified three distinct neurological subtypes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including a more severe extreme form, opening new pathways for precision diagnosis and personalized treatment.