New study links psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis 🌈🧠 | Unlike other groups of drug users—this group’s mental health scores became comparable to those of individuals who had never used illicit drugs. 🌟
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PsyPost
New study links psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis
Unlike other drug users, individuals who used psychedelics and cannabis during the pandemic saw average improvements in anxiety and depression, according to a UK-based longitudinal study that tracked mental health before and after COVID-19 restrictions.
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Two studies show how popular LLMs and apps can make ethical blunders when playing therapist to teens in crisis 🧠💔📱
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Science News
As teens in crisis turn to AI chatbots, simulated chats highlight risks
From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.
Suicide hotline calls increase with rising nighttime temperatures. Research found an additional 19 suicide calls per 100 crisis calls in the two days following hot nights. Temperature extremes increase the risk of suicide, disrupt sleep, increase substance use and impulsivity, cause stress.
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PubMed Central (PMC)
Associations of heat exposure with mental health and suicide in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Limited evidence exists on the association between high temperature and mental health in younger age group. We conducted a systematic search on PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL Plus and PsycInfo and reviewed studies that explore the associations of ...
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