Youth mental health organization asks AI developers to weigh safety risks for teens

Youth mental health expert Katie Hurley says, “we really are asking these companies to hit the pause button and to work with the nonprofits and other people working in this field to try to ... Read More

Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots

Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors. Read More

The Real Risks of Turning to AI for Therapy

Aug. 20, 2025 — Whenever Luke W Russell needs to work through something, they turn to ChatGPT. (Luke uses they/them pronouns.) “I’ve wept as I’ve navigated things,” said the Indianapolis filmmaker, ... Read More

Your Next Therapist Could Be an AI Chatbot—But Should They Be?

As I get comfortable on the couch, my therapist reminds me that I can talk to them without any fear of judgment whenever I’m feeling stressed or anxious. “I’m always here to listen to you and help you ... Read More

Mental health advocate pushes for open conversations during Suicide Prevention Month

Dr. Alicia Tetteh emphasized the importance of reducing mental health stigma during National Suicide Prevention Month. Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources

For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we put together some resources and information. In the year since COVID-19 upended daily life, mental health struggles have skyrocketed. Often, the hardest ... Read More

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month highlights importance of dialogue

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — June marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of conversations about emotional struggles—a topic often sidelined in the past. Talking openly about ... Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month

Each Monday we will be sharing mindfulness tips, tricks, and activities which will encourage the SCU community to support their mental health. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences ... Read More

What is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing on the unique mental health challenges faced by underrepresented communities. Dr. Moneer Al-Nabolsi is a family ... Read More