Tag: Mental Health
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Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Faces Relentless Trauma and Family Strain
Background: A Miracle that Haunts the Living When a disaster claims hundreds of lives in an instant, the world sees a tragedy. For Viswashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the June Air India crash, the event is not a distant headline but a daily, bone-deep ordeal. Surviving where all others did not sounds like a…
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Antidepressants Vary Significantly in Cardiometabolic Effects: What New Research Means for Patients
Overview: Antidepressants and Metabolic Health Antidepressants are a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety, but they do not affect every patient in the same way. A recent online publication in The Lancet reports that antidepressants can induce cardiometabolic and other physiological changes, and the magnitude and direction of these effects vary across medications. The…
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Sole Survivor’s Silent Battle: Trauma After the Air India Crash
Introduction: A Miracle that Feels Like a Nightmare When a plane crash claims the lives of nearly all aboard, a single passenger’s survival is often hailed as a modern miracle. Yet for Viswashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the June Air India crash, survival has become a daily burden. The label of miracle sits uneasily…
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ChatGPT and Mental Health: OpenAI’s Latest Improvements
OpenAI’s Claim: A Step Toward Better Mental Health Support OpenAI recently issued a statement asserting that ChatGPT has become more capable of assisting users dealing with mental health problems, including suicidal ideation and delusions. The claim follows ongoing scrutiny about how AI chatbots handle sensitive topics, provide supportive language, and direct users to appropriate resources.…
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Can OpenAI Make ChatGPT Safer for Mental Health Crises? What We Know
Introduction: A Step Forward or Just a Step? OpenAI recently asserted that its flagship chat assistant, ChatGPT, has become better at supporting users dealing with mental health challenges such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and delusions. The claim arrives amid growing concern over AI tools used in crisis moments and the responsibility of tech companies to…
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Has OpenAI Really Made ChatGPT Better for Users with Mental Health Problems?
OpenAI’s claim and the promise to help with mental health This week, OpenAI publicly stated that ChatGPT has become more capable of supporting users experiencing mental health problems, including situations involving suicidal ideation or delusions. The claim places the popular AI chatbot at the center of a broader conversation about how technology can assist people…
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Diagnose Mental Health Problems? Psychiatrist Weighs In
Introduction: The rise of self-diagnosis on social media In the age of instant information, social media has become a go-to source for quick health insights. Posts about anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder often spark conversations, but they can also lead to self-diagnosis without professional evaluation. In Manila and across the Philippines, mental health conversations online…
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Diagnosing Mental Health Problems? A Psychiatrist Weighs In
Understanding the Rise of Online Mental Health Diagnoses In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, many people turn to social media for quick answers about mental health. The lines between awareness and self-diagnosis can blur, especially during a global stressor like a pandemic. While social platforms can reduce stigma and…
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Two Pronged: Navigating a New Relationship When Bipolar Disorder Feels Like a Challenge
Facing the Fear: Bipolar Disorder in a Fresh Relationship Beginning a new relationship is often a mix of excitement and nervousness. When bipolar disorder enters the picture, those emotions can feel amplified. You might worry that mood swings, energy shifts, or unpredictable moments could derail what you’ve just started to build with someone special. The…
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Two Pronged: Navigating a New Relationship with Bipolar Disorder
Facing the Fear: Can Bipolar Disorder Coexist with a New Relationship? Starting a new relationship is thrilling, but adding bipolar disorder into the mix can feel daunting. You’re not alone in this worry: many people with bipolar disorder fear that symptoms, mood shifts, or treatment challenges could derail budding romance. The key is practical preparation,…