#mental-health

[ follow ]
#social-media
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
16 minutes ago

LA Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable for Teen's Mental Distress in Landmark Social Media Trial

A jury found YouTube and Facebook's parent companies liable for a teen's mental distress, awarding $3 million to the plaintiff and her mother.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.
Digital life
fromPoynter
7 hours ago

Big Tech just lost a 'social media addiction' case. It may not be the last. - Poynter

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for causing harm to a young woman due to addictive platform designs.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

Tech giants Meta and Google are held accountable for addictive apps causing mental health issues in children, facing a $6 million ruling.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
Law
fromAbc
12 hours ago

How a landmark social media ruling could influence thousands of other cases

Instagram and YouTube were found negligent in designing addictive platforms that harm young users' mental health.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
16 minutes ago

LA Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable for Teen's Mental Distress in Landmark Social Media Trial

A jury found YouTube and Facebook's parent companies liable for a teen's mental distress, awarding $3 million to the plaintiff and her mother.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.
Digital life
fromPoynter
7 hours ago

Big Tech just lost a 'social media addiction' case. It may not be the last. - Poynter

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for causing harm to a young woman due to addictive platform designs.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

Tech giants Meta and Google are held accountable for addictive apps causing mental health issues in children, facing a $6 million ruling.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
Law
fromAbc
12 hours ago

How a landmark social media ruling could influence thousands of other cases

Instagram and YouTube were found negligent in designing addictive platforms that harm young users' mental health.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
49 minutes ago

If a man has quietly given up on life he probably won't tell you - he'll just become very agreeable, very easy to be around, but very difficult to actually reach, and the people who love him will spend years mistaking the calm for contentment and the distance for peace - Silicon Canals

Men may appear calm and agreeable while actually experiencing quiet resignation and internal struggle.
#openai
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI "indefinitely" shelves plans for erotic ChatGPT

OpenAI has indefinitely shelved plans for an erotic version of ChatGPT due to backlash and concerns over mental health risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Spanish woman wins legal battle to end her life under euthanasia law

Noelia Castillo, 25, has struggled with psychiatric illness since she was a teenager and tried to kill herself in October 2022 after being sexually assaulted. The attempt left her in constant pain and using a wheelchair.
Mental health
#meta
Tech industry
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 hours ago

Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media

Meta faces legal challenges over the safety of its platforms for children and mental health impacts, reflecting growing skepticism towards Big Tech.
NYC parents
fromMashable India
1 day ago

Meta, YouTube Found Guilty Of Negligence In History-Making Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta and YouTube found guilty of negligent design causing mental health harm to users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.
Law
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Zuckerberg Suffers Pair of Bruising Courtroom Defeats in Two Days That Could Cost Him a Fortune

Meta faces significant legal challenges after a jury found it violated laws and contributed to user addiction and mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromJezebel
21 hours ago

Meta Is Looking at Billions in Fines as the Company's Home Becomes the Courtroom

Meta and YouTube were found liable for harm caused by addictive design features, setting a precedent for mental health-related lawsuits against social media companies.
Tech industry
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 hours ago

Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media

Meta faces legal challenges over the safety of its platforms for children and mental health impacts, reflecting growing skepticism towards Big Tech.
NYC parents
fromMashable India
1 day ago

Meta, YouTube Found Guilty Of Negligence In History-Making Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta and YouTube found guilty of negligent design causing mental health harm to users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.
Law
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Zuckerberg Suffers Pair of Bruising Courtroom Defeats in Two Days That Could Cost Him a Fortune

Meta faces significant legal challenges after a jury found it violated laws and contributed to user addiction and mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromJezebel
21 hours ago

Meta Is Looking at Billions in Fines as the Company's Home Becomes the Courtroom

Meta and YouTube were found liable for harm caused by addictive design features, setting a precedent for mental health-related lawsuits against social media companies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The internet has seen me at my best and my worst': meet Jojo, Australia's ASMR superstar

Jonah Singer, a 27-year-old ASMR content creator, utilizes a $100,000 head and torso simulator mic named Alex to produce his videos, which are particularly popular among viewers suffering from insomnia and anxiety.
Music production
Healthcare
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Exclusive: Blossom Health raises $20 million to bring an AI 'copilot' to psychiatry | Fortune

Blossom Health raised $20 million to develop an AI copilot for psychiatry, aiming to enhance mental health care accessibility and efficiency.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Open inquest verdict in death of broker who fell from Soho rooftop

A sales broker fell to his death after a night of heavy drinking and altercations, with high blood alcohol levels and traces of drugs found.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

Mamdani's New Democratic Adversary

Mayor Mamdani initiates a new approach to mental health crisis response, creating the Mayoral Office of Community Safety instead of a separate department.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

UCLA star Lauren Betts rewards fans who helped change her life

Lauren Betts overcame mental health challenges to excel in basketball, culminating in a career-high performance that showcased her growth and community support.
Parenting
fromBustle
6 hours ago

Are Your Parents Guilty Of The Boomer Hospital Reveal?

Many older adults avoid sharing health issues with family, often prioritizing their independence over communication.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
7 hours ago

I didn't learn how to rest until I got sick enough that my body stopped giving me a choice, and the terrifying part wasn't the illness. It was discovering I had no idea who I was without momentum. - Silicon Canals

Rest is essential for identity and well-being, contrary to the belief that productivity defines self-worth.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
9 hours ago

Money Is Not an Issue For Me. Something Else Is Making My Job Search Miserable.

Graduate school is only advisable if there is a strong desire to attend; otherwise, explore alternative productive pursuits.
London startup
fromTNW | Ecosystems
9 hours ago

OpenUp raises 20M to scale employee mental health platform

OpenUp provides anonymous, employer-funded mental health support to over 2,000 organizations in Europe, raising €20 million for expansion.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Marriage over, 100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion

ChatGPT led Dennis Biesma to a severe mental health crisis, including hospitalization and suicidal thoughts, after initially engaging with the technology.
#tech-addiction
Digital life
fromFortune
10 hours ago

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.
fromFortune
22 hours ago
Digital life

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real-and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
Silicon Valley

The growing problem of 'tech addiction' spawns a new detox economy | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
Digital life

Inside the Seattle clinic that treats tech addiction like heroin, and clients detox for up to 16 weeks | Fortune

Digital life
fromFortune
10 hours ago

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromFortune
22 hours ago

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real-and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment | Fortune

A jury ruled that Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube's design contributed to a woman's mental health issues, awarding her $3 million in damages.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

The growing problem of 'tech addiction' spawns a new detox economy | Fortune

Technology can lead to severe addiction, impacting personal relationships and daily life.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Inside the Seattle clinic that treats tech addiction like heroin, and clients detox for up to 16 weeks | Fortune

Tech addiction can lead to severe personal consequences, comparable to substance abuse, as illustrated by Sarah Hill's experience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

Nobody warns you that grief and loneliness are two different animals that hunt together. Grief takes the person. Loneliness takes every small moment you used to share with them and leaves you standing in the kitchen holding two coffee cups out of habit, morning after morning, until you teach yourself to reach for one. - Silicon Canals

Grief and loneliness are distinct experiences that affect individuals differently, with grief being a communal event and loneliness a persistent absence.
Law
fromTechRepublic
21 hours ago

A Jury Just Blamed Meta and YouTube for Social Media Addiction

A California jury ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for a young woman's mental health issues due to their platform designs.
Film
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

Deirdre Reynolds: Nasty criticism of Barry Keoghan's looks shows even Hollywood stars are not immune to online abuse

Barry Keoghan has faced online criticism about his looks, leading him to consider quitting acting despite his success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that belongs to people who spent their entire twenties building a life they thought they wanted, only to reach their thirties and realize they were building someone else's blueprint from memory. - Silicon Canals

Burnout often stems from committing to the wrong pursuits rather than simply overworking.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

House of Lords push for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a social media ban for under-16s, rejecting proposals for public consultation on the issue.
Books
fromScary Mommy
20 hours ago

The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members

Enemies-to-lovers romance reveals hidden feelings between co-stars Simon and Charlie amidst personal struggles and public personas.
Digital life
fromAbove the Law
21 hours ago

Jury Finds Meta And YouTube's Negligence Led To Addiction In Kids - Above the Law

Gen Z faces unique challenges from social media addiction, with a jury finding Meta and YouTube negligent in their platform designs.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
21 hours ago

Author Robbie Couch Opens Up About His New Book "Bloom," That Deals With Grief And Dying Plants

The story centers on a gay man in his 70s, exploring themes of grief and representation in LGBTQ narratives.
#social-media-addiction
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded $3 million to a plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta for social media addiction.
Digital life
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

Meta, YouTube must pay $3M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $3 million for designing addictive apps that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and Google liable for creating addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded $3 million to a plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta for social media addiction.
Digital life
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

Meta, YouTube must pay $3M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $3 million for designing addictive apps that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and Google liable for creating addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
#anxiety
Mindfulness
fromBustle
1 day ago

On TikTok, An "Anxiety Bag" Is The Hottest Accessory

Packing an anxiety bag with comforting items can help manage stress and anxiety when out and about.
fromMen's Journal
1 day ago

Tech giants To Pay $3 Million to People Harmed by Social Media

A young woman identified as K.G.M. accused Meta and YouTube of creating products as addictive as cigarettes or online gambling sites, claiming that features like infinite scrolling contributed to her depression and anxiety.
Mental health
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man held indefinitely for fatal attack on sister

Andrew Cunningham was detained indefinitely after stabbing his sister Margaret O'Brien 40 times, attributed to his mental health issues.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

This 95-year-old gay man came out in mid-life & had a life-saving realization - LGBTQ Nation

Self-acceptance can be a long journey, often beginning with a leap of faith, as illustrated by Theodore W. Hayes' life story.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Pressure to Send: Teens, Sexting, and Relationhips

Pressure to share nude images often comes from dating partners, impacting teens' mental health and highlighting the need for teaching consent and communication.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Neuroscience reveals that the reason some people can't relax on vacation isn't stress addiction - it's that their childhood taught their brain to treat safety as temporary, so calm feels like the moment before something goes wrong - Silicon Canals

Many people may not have a default state of calm, but rather a learned response to treat quiet as a warning.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
Podcast
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Players share what happens after 'Survivor,' from getting voted off the island to returning home

Former 'Survivor' players share their experiences and adjustments after being voted off the show, including their time at Ponderosa.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Colorado Democrats want to help conversion therapy survivors sue for damages - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's proposed bill allows conversion therapy survivors to sue for damages amid ongoing legal challenges to the state's ban on the practice.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York-based cannabis brand Veterans Choice Creations focuses on easing pain and accessibility | amNewYork

Jason Ambrosino, the CEO and Founder of Veterans Choice Creations, shared his experience of being prescribed numerous medications for severe pain, stating, 'They had me on a lot of different medications, a lot of gabapentin and the typical combination that the military sees. It turned me into a zombie, I couldn't handle it.' His struggle with medication led him to seek alternatives.
Cannabis
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

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

Coercive mental health care lacks evidence to support its necessity and effectiveness.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Spin | Cricket's Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy

Elite cricketers face immense pressure to recover from emotional trauma quickly, often within days, despite the typical recovery timeline being weeks or months.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Are you sure you know what 'gaslighting' is?

The term 'gaslighting' is widely used but often misapplied, diluting its true meaning of psychological manipulation.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A moment that changed me: I thought my Parkinson's was the end of my life, but dancing changed everything

Parkinson's diagnosis led to fear of future relationships, prompting a decision to embrace dance as a means of connection and self-acceptance.
#gratitude
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
1 day ago

Gratitude: The Amazing Superpower Inside Us All - Tiny Buddha

Gratitude can be a vital tool for shifting perspective, even amidst trauma and chaos.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a specific kind of exhaustion that hits people who were raised to be grateful for everything, because gratitude became a cage where acknowledging your own unhappiness felt like ingratitude, and some people never found the door out. - Silicon Canals

Compulsory gratitude transforms an emotion into a form of surveillance, leading to emotional suppression and exhaustion for some individuals.
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
1 day ago

Gratitude: The Amazing Superpower Inside Us All - Tiny Buddha

Gratitude can be a vital tool for shifting perspective, even amidst trauma and chaos.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a specific kind of exhaustion that hits people who were raised to be grateful for everything, because gratitude became a cage where acknowledging your own unhappiness felt like ingratitude, and some people never found the door out. - Silicon Canals

Compulsory gratitude transforms an emotion into a form of surveillance, leading to emotional suppression and exhaustion for some individuals.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

7 signs you were the emotional translator between your parents as a child and it permanently changed the way your brain processes your own feelings as an adult - Silicon Canals

Parentification leads children to assume adult caregiving roles, impacting their emotional processing and self-awareness into adulthood.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case

Jurors agreed with New Mexico state prosecutor that Meta made false or misleading statements about child safety on its platforms. They also agreed that Meta engaged in 'unconscionable' trade practices which unfairly took advantage of children's vulnerability and inexperience.
Law
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 days ago

Broadway Rose's 'Dear Evan Hansen' goes bold * Oregon ArtsWatch

Evan's misery goes far deeper than the typical pop-culture depiction of a struggling teen. His despair is so palpable, we can't be certain he'll emerge from it.
Writing
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Advice for Kids: "Don't Do Your Best, Just Do What You Can"

'Do what you can' reduces pressure and promotes self-care, while 'Do your best' can lead to self-criticism.
Remote teams
fromTheZenParent
1 day ago

The Downsides of Working from Home - TheZenParent

Working from home offers flexibility but can blur personal and professional boundaries, leading to stress and burnout.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I had $2,000 and no way to pay my employees, then my bakery went viral. It was a blessing and a curse.

When I opened my bakery a year prior, I knew it would be hard. I had taken out loans. I had put in my own savings. I understood that small businesses require money for everything: rent, ingredients, payroll, insurance, and taxes.
Food & drink
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Shameless cruelty': Father held under IPP for stealing phone faces return to jail

Prisoner Thomas White faces return to jail after mental health treatment, raising concerns about his well-being and the implications of his indefinite sentence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The loneliest people aren't those who lack social skills - they're the ones whose social skills are mismatched to their environment, like someone fluent in a language nobody around them speaks, which is why they can feel completely isolated in a room full of people - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can affect anyone, even those with good social skills, highlighting the importance of meaningful connections over mere social interaction.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Obedience on Overdrive: How to Soothe Punishment Sensitivity

Punishment sensitivity influences behavior, but high levels can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How NYC Therapists Cared for Physicians During COVID-19

A movement advocating for physician well-being addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Man (39) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering grandfather in Donegal Gaeltacht

The accused was the victim of serious sexual abuse at the hands of a school caretaker when he was a child and has suffered with a litany of mental health difficulties since his teenage years.
Law
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Galaxy great Landon Donovan reveals his inner struggles in unconventional memoir

Landon Donovan's memoir reveals his struggles with mental health and the personal costs of fame, beyond his soccer achievements.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Postpartum depression isn't just a private struggle. It can show up at work, too

Postpartum depression affects work performance, often misinterpreted as personal issues rather than a treatable mental health condition.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Behind the rise of Clavicular and looksmaxxing' there are insecure young men who feel they don't measure up | Jason Okundaye

Online abuse affects mental health, leading to insecurities about appearance, especially for men and adolescents.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who were told they were "too much" as children didn't become less. They became strategic, learning exactly how much of themselves each person could tolerate and rationing accordingly, and they've been doing the math in every room since. - Silicon Canals

Children learn to suppress emotions to fit in, becoming strategists in managing their feelings rather than simply toning down their expressions.
[ Load more ]