Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
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24% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting: One Teacher, One Student Dead
A 15-year-old girl opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a student and wounding six others before fatally shooting herself; the shooting has renewed calls for improved mental health resources and comprehensive school safety measures.
Wisconsin School Shooting: One Teacher, One Student Dead
A 15-year-old girl opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a student and wounding six others before fatally shooting herself; the shooting has renewed calls for improved mental health resources and comprehensive school safety measures.
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36% Bias Score
AI Chatbots Offer Emotional Support, But Raise Ethical Concerns
AI chatbots are being used for emotional support, offering accessibility but raising concerns about accuracy, bias, and privacy; experts recommend using them in conjunction with human therapy.
AI Chatbots Offer Emotional Support, But Raise Ethical Concerns
AI chatbots are being used for emotional support, offering accessibility but raising concerns about accuracy, bias, and privacy; experts recommend using them in conjunction with human therapy.
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36% Bias Score
Mass PTSD Diagnoses Among Facebook Moderators in Kenya Spark Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya alleges that over 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya developed severe PTSD, GAD, and MDD from exposure to graphic content, highlighting the human cost of social media moderation and outsourcing practices.
Mass PTSD Diagnoses Among Facebook Moderators in Kenya Spark Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya alleges that over 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya developed severe PTSD, GAD, and MDD from exposure to graphic content, highlighting the human cost of social media moderation and outsourcing practices.
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40% Bias Score
Doomscrolling and the Anxiety of a Generation
A study reveals 70% of adults experience anxiety due to current events, with younger generations most affected. This "doomscrolling," amplified by social media echo chambers, leads to feelings of helplessness. Short-term goal setting and strong social connections offer effective countermeasures.
Doomscrolling and the Anxiety of a Generation
A study reveals 70% of adults experience anxiety due to current events, with younger generations most affected. This "doomscrolling," amplified by social media echo chambers, leads to feelings of helplessness. Short-term goal setting and strong social connections offer effective countermeasures.
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52% Bias Score
German Teenager on Trial for Child Murder in Psychiatric Clinic
A 15-year-old in Germany is on trial for fatally stabbing a 7-year-old patient and injuring two others at a Regensburg psychiatric clinic in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, will involve 30 witnesses and four experts, with a potential sentence ranging from six months to ten years.
German Teenager on Trial for Child Murder in Psychiatric Clinic
A 15-year-old in Germany is on trial for fatally stabbing a 7-year-old patient and injuring two others at a Regensburg psychiatric clinic in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, will involve 30 witnesses and four experts, with a potential sentence ranging from six months to ten years.
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36% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin Christian school on December 11, 2023, left one teacher and one 15-year-old student dead, with six others injured; the shooter, identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, died by suicide; the motive remains under investigation.
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin Christian school on December 11, 2023, left one teacher and one 15-year-old student dead, with six others injured; the shooter, identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, died by suicide; the motive remains under investigation.
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20% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A 15-year-old student, Natalie Rupnow, fatally shot a teacher and another student, injuring six others at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday; police are investigating the motive and the origin of the weapon.
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A 15-year-old student, Natalie Rupnow, fatally shot a teacher and another student, injuring six others at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday; police are investigating the motive and the origin of the weapon.
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20% Bias Score
AI Chatbots Offer Emotional Support, Raising Ethical Concerns
AI chatbots are increasingly used for emotional support, offering alternative perspectives and accessibility, but mental health experts warn against replacing professional therapy due to potential inaccuracies and ethical concerns; research is needed to determine responsible integration.
AI Chatbots Offer Emotional Support, Raising Ethical Concerns
AI chatbots are increasingly used for emotional support, offering alternative perspectives and accessibility, but mental health experts warn against replacing professional therapy due to potential inaccuracies and ethical concerns; research is needed to determine responsible integration.
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36% Bias Score
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Health Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of over 200,000 people found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically nitrogen dioxide, and increased hospital admissions for mental illnesses, prompting calls for stricter environmental regulations.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Health Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of over 200,000 people found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically nitrogen dioxide, and increased hospital admissions for mental illnesses, prompting calls for stricter environmental regulations.
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20% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Teenager Accused of Murder in Regensburg Children's Hospital
A 15-year-old patient at a Regensburg children's psychiatric hospital is on trial for murdering a 7-year-old fellow patient and injuring a teacher and nurse in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, started in January 2024 and will consider the defendant's psychiatric condition.
Trial Begins for Teenager Accused of Murder in Regensburg Children's Hospital
A 15-year-old patient at a Regensburg children's psychiatric hospital is on trial for murdering a 7-year-old fellow patient and injuring a teacher and nurse in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, started in January 2024 and will consider the defendant's psychiatric condition.
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40% Bias Score
Acquittal in German Train Stabbing Due to Insanity
A German court acquitted a 32-year-old man of attempted murder for stabbing a 21-year-old train passenger in the neck due to the defendant's mental illness; the court ordered his commitment to a psychiatric hospital.
Acquittal in German Train Stabbing Due to Insanity
A German court acquitted a 32-year-old man of attempted murder for stabbing a 21-year-old train passenger in the neck due to the defendant's mental illness; the court ordered his commitment to a psychiatric hospital.
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24% Bias Score