Megan Garcia says her son would still be alive today if it weren’t for a chatbot urging the 14-year-old to take his own life. Read more
A team from Keio University and others said that loneliness without social connections contributes to the development of mental illness, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Read more
Natural disasters in the Philippines are taking a toll not only on the most vulnerable but also on those whose very job it is to help to them. Read more
They arrived with marks of war — one with a head scar, another with both legs amputated above the knee, and some with invisible mental wounds. Read more
“It’s necessary to solve the problem in local communities rather than leaving it to schools,” a senior official said. Read more
The poll found that people worry most about their own health, plans for life after retirement, and the outlook for future income and assets. Read more
“My life completely changed,” said one woman who lost her son in the attack on a mental health clinic in Osaka’s Kita Ward that left 26 dead. Read more
Athletes from Shohei Ohtani to Naomi Osaka are using dogs to reduce stress and help enhance performance before and during high-stakes competitions. Read more
The ordinance, however, does not include any criminal punishment for those accused of harassment. Read more
Plaintiff Tokio Ito, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, claimed that he suffered emotional damage from the extremely long and involuntary stay. Read more
