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Prioritizing Care for People with Severe Mental Illness
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prioritize care for people with severe mental illness, who face significant physical health inequalities.
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Failing to Support New Mothers: A Tragic Reality
A personal account of postpartum illness highlights the gaps in care for new mothers, from lack of preparation to inadequate support systems.
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The Future of AI in Mental Health: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the field of mental health, experts are raising concerns about its safety, equity, and accountability. A recent editorial in The Lancet Psychiatry highlights the need for a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of AI in mental health care.
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CDC's Zombie Programs Continue to Haunt the Agency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been left with 'zombie programs' due to the Trump administration's layoffs, which have resulted in a lack of staffing and expertise in key areas. The programs, which were funded by Congress, are still on the books but are not being implemented due to the lack of personnel.
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Federal Policy Complicates Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis
A new federal policy may hinder organizations' ability to distribute test strips that identify adulterants in street drugs, potentially increasing overdose rates.
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Looksmaxxing Apps: A Growing Threat to Adolescent Mental Health
The rise of looksmaxxing apps, which use AI to score facial attractiveness, is raising concerns among mental health professionals. These apps, popular among teenage boys, promote narrow beauty standards and may contribute to body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Experts warn that the lack of age verification and unvalidated scoring methods pose significant risks to vulnerable youth, particularly those from marginalized communities.