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ai18 days ago
California man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT responses during mental health crisis
A 34-year-old California man filed suit Wednesday alleging that ChatGPT responses during a manic episode contributed to a suicide attempt. The complaint claims the company rushed safety testing on an updated model and failed to alert authorities.
neurosciencenews.comtechnology60 days ago
Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit With Kentucky School District
Meta reached a settlement with Breathitt County School District in Kentucky, resolving the first case scheduled for trial over claims that social media platforms caused a youth mental health crisis. The agreement follows earlier settlements by YouTube, Snap, and TikTok and leaves…
financialpost.comworld63 days ago
Former Hartford Officer Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting
A former Hartford police officer was charged with first-degree manslaughter Monday in the February shooting of a man experiencing a mental health crisis. The Connecticut Office of Inspector General found the officer failed to de-escalate before firing nine shots.
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Bloombergworld66 days ago
YouTube and Snap Settle First Social Media Lawsuit Set for Trial
YouTube and Snap reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed schools to fight a mental health crisis. The settlement, disclosed in court filings, removes the case from what w…
politics73 days ago
Former Firefighter Drove Eight Hours to Kill Ex-Girlfriend’s Family After Breakup, Prosecutors Say
Brian J. Lanzim, 37, was ordered held pending trial after authorities said he drove from Maine to New Jersey armed with guns, ammunition and body armor following a restraining order. Police shot him after he drove toward officers at the home where his ex-girlfriend’s family had f…
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Fortunefinance87 days ago
Study Finds 11% Drop in Expected U.S. Youth Suicide Deaths Following 988 Hotline Launch
A study published in JAMA found suicide deaths among 15- to 23-year-olds were 11% lower than projected from July 2022 to December 2024 following the 988 mental health crisis hotline's launch. Researchers attributed the decline to the program, which has received $1.5 billion in fe…
Ankita Gupta, Kate Meriwether, Sara Petruska, Sydni Fazenbaker-Crowell, Collin M. McKenzie, Adam L. Goble and J. Ryan Stewart / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)finance96 days ago
Sydney Sajadi Launches Sanadi Life Wellness Brand After 2024 Hysterectomy
Sydney Sajadi, 46, founded Sanadi Life in Toronto following a 2024 health crisis involving uterine fibroids and a hysterectomy. The brand assists women with recovery, hormonal changes, and health. Sajadi previously co-owned a real estate lending firm in New York City.
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Lawsuit Challenges Georgia Midwifery Restrictions Amid Maternal Health Crisis
A lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights seeks to decriminalize certain midwives in Georgia and remove physician oversight requirements for nurse-midwives. The suit represents Tamara Taitt, Jamarah Amani, and another midwife facing legal barriers to providing care.
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Entrepreneur Faces Health Collapse from Overwork, Income Falls to Under $12,000 in Southern California
Melissa Drake, an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, experienced a health crisis last spring due to overwork, leading to severe physical symptoms and loss of housing stability. Her annual income dropped to less than $12,000 while living in Southern California. She reb…
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UK Investigation Reveals Legal Ambiguities in Mental Health Crisis Care Leading to Patient Isolation
An investigation by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body found that legal ambiguities in the UK prevent A&E staff from detaining mental health patients in crisis, forcing them to choose between unlawful detention or allowing departure. Inspectors observed a patient lock…
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Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Declares State of Emergency Due to Mental Health Crisis
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba has declared a state of emergency following four suicides in the past month, including three in the last two weeks. The community is seeking immediate support from provincial, federal, and First Nations partners, including mobile c…