Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 ‘heinous’ killings in Hawaii

HONOLULU — The killings of three men on Hawaii’s Big Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel,” prosecutors said in court documents that also seek a tougher sentence because the victims were older than 60. Jacob Baker, 36, who is charged with murder in the deaths of two 69-year-old men and one 79-year-old man, appeared … Read more

Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults are turning to AI chatbots for advice when they’re sad, angry, nervous or stressed, according to a new study. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The findings, from the research institute RAND, represent an increase from early 2025, … Read more

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

NEW YORK — Worldwide, the landscape of religion is not serene. Many denominations have been racked by divisions. In some regions, believers are targeted with violence. Countless faith leaders have betrayed their flocks via corruption or sexual abuse. Against this backdrop, there has been a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in … Read more

New details about Louisiana gunman’s mental health

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RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended comments about President Donald Trump‘s mental health following a tense exchange during a congressional hearing. During Friday’s hearing, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) addressed Trump’s recent social media posts, pointing to an AI-generated image that critics said depicted … Read more

Watch: Congressman spars with RFK Jr. about Trump’s mental fitness

Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California sparred with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about President Trump’s mental fitness. Takano asked Kennedy whether he would insist that the president undergo an assessment of his mental fitness and emotional stability, to which the secretary responded, “Absolutely not.” Source link

College student reflects on mental health struggles and how her

A college student at UCLA credits two of her former educators for changing the course of her life. When Caitlynn Hauw was in high school in San Diego she said she struggled with her mental health. Her mother, Vanessa Dang, was a single parent raising four kids and fighting breast cancer – so while Hauw … Read more

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government’s willingness to crack down. The landmark decision comes after a nearly … Read more