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Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Also Help Break Addictions?

New research suggests GLP-1 medications could help people reduce addictive behaviors.

AI Chatbot “Therapists” Continue to Raise Concerns

There is an urgent need for stronger safeguards as millions of people turn to AI chatbots for mental health issues.

Is ChatGPT the World’s Worst Therapist?

It’s hard to imagine a worse idea for treating a mental health disorder than using a large language model (LLM) therapy chatbot.

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Helping With Addiction Recovery

Equine-assisted psychotherapy teaches compassion through a care relationship with horses.

The Health Consequences of Discontinuing Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs 

New studies look at the health consequences of discontinuing use of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Stress Management Techniques for 2025

We examine the track record of four therapies for stress management: mindfulness, exercise, art therapy, and music therapy.