Latest in Mental Health
May 23, 2026
It breaks my heart. A 9th grader used an AI app to make fake explicit images of five female classmates. His friends had his back. Keep reading
TIL about Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrated for over 3,000 years. Keep reading
Greece is officially banning social media for kids under 15
So, it’s actually happening. Starting in 2027, Greece is banning social media for anyone under the age of 15. What happened? · 4 min read
The Court says banning conversion therapy silences free speech. But every major medical group calls it harmful and discredited. Keep reading
Have you heard of dark showering? Showering with the lights dimmed or off before bed. TikTok is obsessed, and the science is actually interesting. Keep reading
The Self-Care Trap: Why Your Screen Time Might Be Sabotaging Your Rest
Here's something that's been sitting uncomfortably in my brain lately: I don't really experience what I'd call "screen stress," but I've definitely found myself in those loops where I've been on screens for hours and hours, and I look up and feel... · 7 min read
Just read this fascinating study where older adults (65+) did brain training for 10 weeks and reversed about a decade of brain aging. Keep reading
This year: more bloom than doom. Bloomscrolling means intentionally curating uplifting content instead of doomscrolling. Keep reading
I knew hugs were good for stress, but I had no idea they boost immunity, lower blood pressure, help you sleep better, and reduce pain by 31%. Keep reading
French Toast Isn't French (And Other Things I Learned Last Week)
You know how some people collect stamps or vintage records? I collect random things. · 6 min read
“Women and girls struggle with anorexia—the feeling they’re never thin enough. Keep reading
Here’s something I can’t stop thinking about: people are developing romantic relationships with AI companions. Keep reading
Apparently reading can drop stress by 68% in just 6 minutes? Wild. Keep reading
Trees on Buildings, Poison in Our Food, and Why I'm Going Analog
So I've been reading about some random stuff lately, and these things have been sitting in my head for a while. · 6 min read
Just got diagnosed? Here's what you need to know
So I've been doing a lot of writing lately for this new organization I'm working with—[OULDHH](https://www. ouldhh. · 4 min read