Deaths at Psychedelic Clinics; AI Mental Health Data; School Corporal Punishment

Americans continue to seek unregulated psychedelic treatment abroad, despite reports of severe health complications and fatalities. In Oregon, state-regulated psilocybin services have been largely safe and have shown improvements in mental health symptoms according to a cohort study in JAMA Network Open. An analysis of over 600,000 AI chatbot transcripts found that the prevalence of mental health discussions varies depending on whether a conservative or expansive definition of mental health is used.

The Lindsay Clancy case, involving postpartum psychosis, showcases the personal struggles and hope associated with such a condition. NPR has mapped the states that permit corporal punishment in schools, despite the well-documented psychological harms. In a study published in CBS News, a psychiatrist explained the overlap between attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and rejection sensitive dysphoria.

Research published in PLOS One found that Norwegian students who rarely or never exercised had a higher risk for common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, compared to those who exercised daily. A San Francisco doctor has advocated for reclassifying muscle dysmorphia as an eating disorder to better help boys and men.

JAMA Psychiatry published an article arguing that psychiatric genomic testing should not be used for population-wide screening but could serve as a valuable targeted clinical resource. NPR also reported that former "Reading Rainbow" host Mychal Threets credited hospital staff with saving his life during a 5-day psychiatric hold.

The musician Kehlani shared with People that she requires medication and gym workouts to manage her bipolar disorder.