Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Suspect in Austin Target shooting had criminal history
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Dr. Phil offers advice following deadly Texas floods: ‘You never get over it, you get through it’
After the recent, deadly Texas floods, Dr. Phil offered heartfelt advice to grieving families and the community on how to cope with sudden loss.
After the recent, deadly Texas floods, Dr. Phil offered heartfelt advice to grieving families and the community on how to cope with sudden loss.
How to talk to your kids about deadly Texas floods
The flooding across Central Texas has left a lasting impact ? one that adults are still trying to process. However, while the coverage continues and recovery moves forward, many families are left wondering ? how do you talk to children about what's happened?Chris Norris, a therapist with Austin Child Guidance Center, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to give some advice.
The flooding across Central Texas has left a lasting impact ? one that adults are still trying to process. However, while the coverage continues and recovery moves forward, many families are left wondering ? how do you talk to children about what's happened?Chris Norris, a therapist with Austin Child Guidance Center, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to give some advice.
Talking to children about the deadly Texas floods
When tragedies strike, families often grapple with the difficult task of discussing the events with their children. Annie Tam, a licensed professional counselor with MEND Counseling, emphasizes the importance of direct communication and seeking specialized support if needed.
When tragedies strike, families often grapple with the difficult task of discussing the events with their children. Annie Tam, a licensed professional counselor with MEND Counseling, emphasizes the importance of direct communication and seeking specialized support if needed.
These are the least and most stressed cities in the US, study shows
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
Teens and mental health
The CDC reports that one in five adults experiences depression or anxiety and 20% of teenagers experience the same. So how can you tell if your teens' mood changes are serious? Dr. Danielle Grant, Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to talk about this.
The CDC reports that one in five adults experiences depression or anxiety and 20% of teenagers experience the same. So how can you tell if your teens' mood changes are serious? Dr. Danielle Grant, Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to talk about this.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Hortmans trained service dogs for veterans at local nonprofit
The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.
The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.
Austin man walking 2500 miles to raise mental health awareness & honor best friend
Alex Bradley is walking from Austin to Oregon City and talking to people along the way to raise awareness about mental health and to honor his best friend.
Alex Bradley is walking from Austin to Oregon City and talking to people along the way to raise awareness about mental health and to honor his best friend.
Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
TikTok launches new meditation feature for teens
This latest in-app guided tool offers a way to boost the well-being of users, and here’s how it works.
This latest in-app guided tool offers a way to boost the well-being of users, and here’s how it works.
People prefer spending time with pets over loved ones when stressed, survey says
Dogs (or just pets in general) truly are man’s best friends.
Dogs (or just pets in general) truly are man’s best friends.
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.