Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Character.ai: Youth Embrace AI Therapist Bots for Mental Health

Character.ai: Youth Embrace AI Therapist Bots for Mental Health

“Psychologist” bot: 78 million messages on Character.ai. Debate on mental health bot effectiveness, e.g., “Therapist.” AI supporters applaud instant aid, critics caution assumptions. In a surprising twist, millions of users on Character.ai, a popular platform for creating chatbots, are turning to AI therapist bots for mental health support. While the platform boasts a variety of … Read more

Psychologist asserts Amber Heard’s PTSD symptoms were “often exaggerated.”

Amber Heard PTSD

A psychologist hired by Johnny Depp’s defence team has taken the stand once more, this time to refute PTSD results presented by another expert. Dr Shannon Curry began by dismissing the likelihood of Amber Heard ever having PTSD, claiming, “I diagnosed Ms Heard with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder… and the cause was Mr Depp’s intimate … Read more

Experts fear Balkans measles outbreak

Experts fear Balkans measles outbreak

Despite vaccinating her first child, Vanja drew a line when it came time to inoculate her second and decided he would not be receiving the measles shot. The 44-year-old psychologist living in Montenegro’s capital Podgorica gave a host of reasons why she changed her mind, all after binging on a deluge of information shared in … Read more

Psychologists for players in T20 World Cup, says ICC

Psychologists for players in T20 World Cup, says ICC

DUBAI: Psychologists will monitor players at the T20 World Cup to help cope with the growing number of mental health cases in coronavirus safety bubbles, cricket’s governing body said Thursday. Pandemic strain has become increasingly apparent in recent months with England’s Ben Stokes on a prolonged mental health break, and other leading players complaining about … Read more