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The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called? That's one of several open questions as the "Bible of psychiatry" goes online. -
Jonathan Haidt's 2024 book made the case that screen time had "rewired" kids' brains. The Amazing Generation is a collab with science journalist Catherine Price and graphic novelist Cynthia Yuan Cheng. -
Talking to AI bots can lead to unhealthy emotional attachments or even breaks with reality. Some people affected by chatbot interactions or those of a loved one are turning to one other for support. -
People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress. -
It can be hard enough to set a goal or New Year’s resolution, let alone succeed at it. So we asked experts about the science behind them — why we make resolutions, why they fail, and how to make them stick. Along the way, we’ll be sharing actionable advice to help you crush your New Year’s resolutions. -
A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being. -
New research from UC San Diego highlights the pressures behind the pharmacy counter and the need for better mental health support. -
The killing of Gates, a member of the local unhoused community, has raised questions about how the Sheriff’s Office responds to mental health crises. -
J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death. -
Heightened immigration enforcement is causing fear and isolation, with experts warning of lasting health and social consequences.
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