Mental Disorders

Older Americans face a growing loneliness epidemic. Startups are finding ways technology can help. The hard part is bringing them together.The U.S. globally has the highest percentage of…

ChatGPT, the latest technological sensation, is an artificial intelligence chatbot with an amazing ability to carry on a conversation. It relies on a massive network of artificial neurons…

In an advertisement on Facebook and Instagram, a middle-aged man holding a dumbbell says testosterone “literally changed my life,” restoring his energy and…

Remote treatment of mental-health problems surged in the pandemic, as in-person treatment became difficult while pandemic-driven isolation increased anxiety and depression.Digital…

Social-media mom groups can be a lifeline for first-time mothers, but they can turn ugly fast.Becoming a mother is a significant life transition that leaves many women feeling uncertain…

Michelle Hirschboeck was looking for a way to keep track of her husband, Paul, who has dementia. She settled on something not intended for people: AirTags.Caregivers have turned to…

Naomi Sanders tried to set up her TikTok account so she wouldn’t see videos about eating disorders, but she says they’re impossible to avoid.“I still see posts related to eating disorders on…

Already, brain-computer interfaces have helped to control epileptic seizures and decrease tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The next wave will tackle even more complex…

Cat Contillo remembers how uncomfortable she felt during an office internship a few years ago because of colleagues’ reactions to her masculine outfits and…

It has become increasingly clear this past year that social media isn’t always healthy for people.The Wall Street Journal has published multiple investigations into what can go wrong for…