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#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
Law
fromAxios
4 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy significantly increases suicide risk among young people, while a court ruling affirms free speech protections for licensed professionals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy poses significant mental health risks, including anxiety, depression, and suicidality, as evidenced by Alana Chen's tragic experience.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
Law
fromAxios
4 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy significantly increases suicide risk among young people, while a court ruling affirms free speech protections for licensed professionals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy poses significant mental health risks, including anxiety, depression, and suicidality, as evidenced by Alana Chen's tragic experience.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

What Happens When We Simultaneously Seek and Avoid Intimacy?

Loneliness has escalated to a public health crisis, significantly impacting mortality rates and emotional well-being.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

APA Member Interview, Chloe W. Chang

Chloe Chang transitioned from business to philosophy, focusing on human existence and our relationship with AI in the digital age.
#ai-in-healthcare
Healthcare
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Therapists Go on Strike, Saying They're Being Replaced by AI

AI chatbots pose risks to mental health care, threatening jobs and quality of care for patients and professionals alike.
Healthcare
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Therapists Go on Strike, Saying They're Being Replaced by AI

AI chatbots pose risks to mental health care, threatening jobs and quality of care for patients and professionals alike.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#mental-health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

Mental Health Is One of Social Media's Biggest Content Categories. So Why Are Behavioral Health Employers Invisible? - Social Media Explorer

Mental health content on social media outperforms healthcare professionals, highlighting a marketing issue for behavioral health organizations.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Doesn't Work. Mamdani Could Stop It.

Coercive mental health care lacks evidence to support its necessity and effectiveness.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Mental health patients face uphill battle for help

Mental illness affects 17.8 million adults in Germany annually, but only 18.9% seek treatment, leading to severe struggles for many.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

Mental Health Is One of Social Media's Biggest Content Categories. So Why Are Behavioral Health Employers Invisible? - Social Media Explorer

Mental health content on social media outperforms healthcare professionals, highlighting a marketing issue for behavioral health organizations.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Doesn't Work. Mamdani Could Stop It.

Coercive mental health care lacks evidence to support its necessity and effectiveness.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Medicine
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Hidden Crisis of Addiction Treatment

Doyle's death at Above It All is one of several preventable deaths that Walter investigates in Rehab. The case exemplifies systemic failures in addiction treatment.
SOMA, SF
#supreme-court
Law
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Supreme Court says state bans on 'conversion therapy' violate counselors' free speech rights

The Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning conversion therapy for minors violate free speech rights, impacting similar laws in multiple states.
LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, citing First Amendment protections for therapists' speech.
Law
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Supreme Court says state bans on 'conversion therapy' violate counselors' free speech rights

The Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning conversion therapy for minors violate free speech rights, impacting similar laws in multiple states.
LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, citing First Amendment protections for therapists' speech.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Mental Time Travel Is Our Ticket for a Healthier Society

Short-term thinking can lead to regrets; mental time travel enhances decision-making and benefits organizations through Future Design.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Lawmaker looks to award grants for veteran suicide prevention AI models

The Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Veteran Enhanced Treatment, or REACH VET, program identifies veterans in the top 0.1% of suicide risk by analyzing health records for specific indicators of potential self-harm.
Non-profit organizations
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

7 Lessons for When Your Attempts to Control Outcomes Fail

Many situations contain irreducible uncertainty. No matter how many variables we try to control, we can't reduce uncertainty to zero. It's inherent in the messiness of life.
Productivity
Health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why employees with chronic pain feel shame-and how they can break free

Chronic pain affects 23% of U.S. adults, impacting productivity and costing the economy $722 billion annually.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
#empathy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

3 Signs You're Carrying Someone Else's Anxiety

Empathy can lead to emotional overload for highly empathic individuals, causing them to absorb and internalize others' emotions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

3 Signs You're Carrying Someone Else's Anxiety

Empathy can lead to emotional overload for highly empathic individuals, causing them to absorb and internalize others' emotions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
Higher education
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

"We knew right away that any shift in policy that was being reported was a grave exaggeration," Sheldon said, pointing to GLMA's role within the AMA's House of Delegates, where it has a voting seat and direct visibility into policymaking.
Healthcare
#mental-health-crisis
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Partnership on the Spiritual Path

Devon Hase states, 'People are trying desperately to fix, optimize, or escape their way out of relationship difficulty - and suffering more for the effort. Social media has made this worse! We're surrounded by images of perfect partnerships while quietly drowning in our own ordinary struggles.' This highlights the pressure couples feel in the age of social media.
Mindfulness
Law
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Ken Paxton told therapists to stop affirming trans patients. Here's why they shouldn't listen. - LGBTQ Nation

Ken Paxton's opinion on trans youth care creates confusion but does not change existing laws in Texas.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 week ago

Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

Recognizing the importance of kindness to others leads to personal peace and fulfillment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

A Symbolic Action Technique for Managing Anger

Unmanaged anger can lead to destructive outcomes, but a new study suggests that symbolic actions may effectively manage it.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who apologize constantly without realizing it are more damaged than they appear - because they internalize blame and absorb conflict, a survival response from childhood, which never switches off even when they're safe - Silicon Canals

Excessive apologizing often stems from childhood experiences of mistreatment and can lead to chronic self-blame in adulthood.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Expert says people should talk openly about suicides, not hide them

Suicide prevention requires comprehensive community engagement including schools, medical professionals, and families teaching students to recognize warning signs in peers.
#adhd
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Mental health

You're in Medical School, So You Can't Have ADHD. Wrong!

High-achieving adults with ADHD face stigma and dismissal of their struggles due to misconceptions about intelligence and ADHD.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

You're in Medical School, So You Can't Have ADHD. Wrong!

High-achieving adults with ADHD face stigma and dismissal of their struggles due to misconceptions about intelligence and ADHD.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Human Cost of a Listener That Never Gets It Wrong

Genuine listening fosters uncertainty and growth, while AI listening lacks the emotional depth necessary for true social connection.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Bureaucratization of the Therapist

Psychotherapy and counselling psychology, however, did not emerge from institutional logic. The field was forged within relational, psychoanalytic, and depth-oriented traditions that prioritize lived experience, symbolic meaning, cultural complexity, and human nuance over procedural standardization. Bureaucracy seeks predictability, yet psychotherapy was built upon a disciplined engagement with uncertainty.
Miscellaneous
Mental health
fromBustle
2 days ago

How These Women Are Changing The Conversation Around Narcolepsy Type 1

Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a neurological disorder affecting sleep regulation, often misdiagnosed, especially in women.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Your Most Horrifying Thoughts May Not Mean What You Think

Intrusive sexual thoughts are a common form of OCD, often misidentified and not indicative of actual desire.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better

The 988 Lifeline is a crucial resource for suicide prevention, but autistic individuals face unique challenges when using it.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Why involuntary hospitalization is a last, necessary resort for NYC amNewYork

Prevent deaths from street exposure by expanding outreach, involuntary hospitalization for those with severe mental illness, and increasing shelter and warming capacity during extreme cold.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Treating Psychosis: Why We Aren't Hearing Our Patients

Healthcare providers often fail to listen to patients with psychosis, allowing their own anxiety and certainty to override genuine curiosity about the patient's lived experience and perspective.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Mental Health Language Is Everywhere Now

Mental health terminology has migrated from clinical settings into everyday conversation, reducing stigma and increasing awareness, but clinical meanings shift in common speech, requiring precision for effective care and public discourse.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Mental Health and Sickness Benefits: Lessons From History

Mental health diagnoses account for 80% of young people's benefit claims, but evidence shows psychiatric treatments produce minimal symptom reduction without proven long-term employment outcomes.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

People With Mental Illness Are Too Easily 'Othered'

Anyone who is under psychiatric care, or loves someone who is, may want to read the book The Devil's Castle: Nazi Eugenics, Euthanasia, and How Psychiatry's Troubled History Reverberates Today, by Susanne Paola Antonetta. If you care about history, particularly the history of eugenics, you may be interested as well. The book may offer us more respect for the mind, for consciousness, and its diversity.
Psychology
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Is Hope in Mental Health Treatment?

Hope is an active process involving a vision of a better future, imagination, trust, and conviction that a better life can occur despite obstacles.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Harm to Clients When Mental Health "Cures" are Promised

Unverified promises of psychological cures can create false hope and harm; treatment claims must be evidence-based, ethical, and framed with realistic expectations.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When it comes to mental health labels, we need to tread lightly | Letters

Social inequality and hardship drive much mental ill-being; cautious, neurodiversity-informed therapeutic approaches and careful use of diagnostic labels can aid mentalisation and prevention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Living Well With Psychosis: Is It Possible?

Recovery-oriented cognitive therapy combines CBT principles with recovery-focused goals to help people with psychosis regain hope, pursue meaningful life goals, and improve functioning.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Depression Clinicians Don't Talk About

They arrive on time, think clearly, and care about their clients. Outwardly, everything seems fine. In private, though, things can feel very different. A clinician's depression may not show up as clear despair. More often, it feels like emotional numbness, quietly withdrawing, or slowly losing interest in things that once mattered. Pleasure fades, curiosity lessens, and the work goes on, but it feels heavier and less alive.
Mental health
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The mental health system is failing queer kids of color-and we're letting it happen

Queer BIPOC youth in low-income communities face systemic barriers that limit access to affirming mental health care, increasing anxiety, depression, and suicide risk.
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