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TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, X, and Reddit app icons are seen in this illustration, taken on June 15, 2026.

Data Workers and the Mental Toll of Cleaning the Internet

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Better workplace conditions, preparation, and support are needed for the African content moderators who are scrubbing harmful content from AI and social media

India’s Prime Minister Narendra speaks during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on September 13, 2026.

At BRICS Summit, India Takes the Lead on Noncommunicable Diseases

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As India attempts to redefine its role in BRICS as a health leader, an expert asks whether the country will make measurable progress instead of reaffirming known goals.

Caring for Incarcerated U.S. Veterans Post-9/11

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A bill introduced in March could address a significant gap in mental health care for U.S. service members, but remains under negotiation

The seal for the Department of Veterans Affairs stands at the door of its headquarters, in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2025.

Youth Need Support Systems for Online Harms

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Recent court rulings have exposed harms caused by social media, but experts say accountability on its own will not counter online violence, including cyberbullying

A person uses a cellphone, in Manhattan, New York City, on September 17, 2020.

The Rise of Social Media Bans: Can Regulation Improve Teen Mental Health?

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Social media is under attack for its alleged role in harming children, youth stress that they should be part of the decision-making process for regulating it

Annie Wang, 15, and Novva Tolson, 15, pose as they scroll through their social media feeds, in Sydney, Australia, on July 14, 2026.

Trump's Faith-Based Push Threatens Standard Addiction Treatment

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Experts say the U.S. government's backing of religious and spiritual drug treatment ignores well-established evidence

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order for the "Great American Recovery Initiative" to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction and substance abuse, in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2026.

When Working Too Much Turns Deadly

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As awareness grows around karoshi, or "death by overwork," so do calls to rethink the boundaries of sustainable work

When Working Too Much Turns Deadly

Helping Older Adults Navigate AI Scams

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Regulatory efforts to protect seniors against AI-related risks are emerging across the United States

Helping Older Adults Navigate AI Scams

The Mental Health Effects of Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs

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As researchers decipher how GLP-1s affect mental health, experts worry access is outpacing the scientific investigation

Dawn Heidlebaugh, who experienced mental health concerns while using Ozempic, looks out of the window of her home, in Findlay, Ohio, on September 19, 2023.

Eating Disorders Rise Among Marginalized Americans

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In recent years, U.S. health visits for eating disorders have more than doubled for children

People shop for groceries at a store in New York City, New York, on July 15, 2025.

Why India Lacks Access to Its Homegrown Drugs for Mental Illness

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Nearly 100 million Indians deal with depression or anxiety, but 85% with common mental disorders do not get help

People walk at a crowded market, in Mumbai, India, on August 11, 2021.

Driving Economic Gains Through Brain Capital

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An emerging economic belief system emphasizes brain health, as mental illnesses sap trillions of dollars in productivity

A scientist looks at hypometabolic and hypoperfusion patterns at the single-subject level from a patient with Alzheimer's disease at the Memory Centre, in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.