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Studies show that parents who reported these thoughts were no more likely to engage in physical aggression toward their infant than parents who did not report having them. (Unsplash)

Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren’t dangerous.

Unwanted, intrusive thoughts about infant harm are a normal, common feature of new parenthood, not necessarily a sign that a parent poses a danger to their child.
Changes that often accompany later life can raise questions and concerns that people may explore in counseling or therapy. Space_Cat/iStock via Getty Images

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.
Rates of anxiety and depression have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic – as have prescriptions for antidepressants. brizmaker/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?

Calls to reduce the use of antidepressants highlight valid issues with long-term use and withdrawal, but blanket efforts to discourage their use overlooks why they are so widely prescribed.
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AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference

As more people turn to chatbots for support, new research is exploring a potential role for AI in spotting early signs of depression.
Though Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran received widespread support after revealing a suicide attempt, he’s also weathered taunts from fans. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

Research shows athlete disclosures about their mental health can encourage people to seek help and talk honestly about mental illness. But heckling and backlash threaten that progress.

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