Therapy chatbots powered by large language models may stigmatize users with mental health conditions and otherwise respond inappropriately or even dangerously, according to researchers at Stanford University. While recent coverage in The New York Times and elsewhere has highlighted the role that ChatGPT may play in reinforcing delusional or conspiratorial thinking, a new paper titled…
Red light therapy, or photobiomodulation, uses wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate your body’s cellular activity. It has been used to promote wound healing, reduce pain, stimulate hair growth, and rejuvenate aging skin. However, research on the effectiveness and use of this type of therapy is still new and limited. There are no…
For the past month, New York City has been inviting teenagers to participate in one of the biggest experiments in the country aimed at helping struggling adolescents: a program offering free online therapy to all residents ages 13 to 17. The city has entered a three-year, $26 million contract with Talkspace, one of the largest…
