# Psychology Today * **Definition:** Psychology Today is a popular science magazine that focuses on psychology, mental health, and related topics, providing articles, blogs, and resources written by professionals in the field, aimed at both general readers and mental health practitioners. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / Psychology Today ## News * Selected news from the source **Psychology Today**, for healthcare technology leaders * 743 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/2/2025 | [**Diet and Healthy Aging**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/balanced/202505/diet-and-healthy-aging) | [[Healthy Aging]]; [[Health]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Can You Have a Meaningful Attachment to AI? - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-devices-our-selves/202505/can-you-have-a-meaningful-attachment-to-ai) | [[Sexual Health]]; [[Conflict Management]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**AI Therapists Are Biased-And It's Putting Lives at Risk - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-algorithm/202504/ai-therapists-are-biased-and-its-putting-lives-at-risk) | [[Bias in AI Algorithms]]; [[ChatGPT]]; [[Ethical Concerns with AI]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Mental Health Literacy Education**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/disaster-by-choice/202504/mental-health-literacy-education) | [[Mental Health]]; [[Health]]; [[Health Literacy]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Positively Energizing Leadership Fuels Work Performance**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well-being-is-foundational-of-leadership/202503/positively-energizing-leadership-fuels-work) | [[Influence]]; [[Leadership]] | | 3/17/2025 | [**How Culture Shapes Business and Organizational Success**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/the-power-of-experience/202503/how-culture-shapes-business-and-organizational-success) | [[Culture]] | | 3/2/2025 | [**When Your Therapist Is an Algorithm: Risks of AI Counseling - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-algorithm/202503/when-your-therapist-is-an-algorithm-risks-of-ai-counseling) | [[Big Data Analytics]]; [[Mental Health]]; [[Integration of AI]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**The Medical Monopoly on Mental Health and the Flexner Report**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-leading-edge/202502/the-medical-monopoly-on-mental-health-and-the-flexner-report) | [[Psychiatry]]; [[Medical Education]]; [[Biomedical Science]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**AI Finds Anti-Cancer Drug Candidates With Quantum Computing**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-brain/202502/ai-finds-anti-cancer-drug-candidates-with-quantum-computing) | [[Healthcare Interoperability]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[AI and Automation]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Collaborative Mental Health Programs in Primary Care**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/talking-about-trauma/202411/collaborative-mental-health-programs-in-primary-care) | [[Collaboration]]; [[Mental Health]]; [[Psychiatry]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**How Artificial Intelligence Shapes How We Think, Act, and Connect - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media/202501/how-artificial-intelligence-shapes-how-we-think-act-and-connect) | [[Integration of AI]]; [[AI and Automation]]; [[AI and Machine Learning]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**How Different Personalities Interact With Artificial Intelligence - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-one-lifespan/202501/how-different-personalities-interact-with-artificial-intelligence) | [[Strategy]]; [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**LLMs in Patient Education: The New Imperative**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202501/llms-in-patient-education-the-new-imperative) | [[Healthcare Legislation]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**LLMs in Patient Education: The New Imperative**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-digital-self/202501/llms-in-patient-education-the-new-imperative) | [[Health Equity]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]]; [[Patient Education]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Clinical Tools With AI - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202501/unlocking-the-hidden-potential-of-clinical-tools-with-ai) | [[Healthcare Innovations]]; [[AI-Powered Diagnostic Tools]]; [[Cloud Computing in Healthcare]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Clinical Tools With AI**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/the-digital-self/202501/unlocking-the-hidden-potential-of-clinical-tools-with-ai) | [[Healthcare Cloud Computing]]; [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]]; [[AI in Medical Coding]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Rethinking Psychiatry Residency Training**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/demystifying-psychiatry/202501/rethinking-psychiatry-residency-training) | [[Innovation]]; [[Psychiatry]]; [[Clinical Research]] | | 1/11/2025 | [**Veterinary Psychiatry: A Field in Formation**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comparatively-speaking/202501/veterinary-psychiatry-a-field-in-formation) | [[Psychiatry]]; [[Training]] | | 1/1/2025 | [**Beware When Told to “Keep Your Eyes on the Ball” - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/platform-for-success/202501/beware-when-told-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-ball) | [[Biomedical Science]]; [[Strategic Direction]]; [[Technology Standards]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**AI-Mental Health Is Coming: Are You Ready? - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-healthy-journey/202412/ai-mental-health-is-coming-are-you-ready) | [[AI-Powered Diagnostics]]; [[AI in Claims Processing]]; [[AI in Clinical Trials]] | | 12/26/2024 | [**Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Mental Health Care**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-leading-edge/202412/artificial-intelligence-poised-to-revolutionize-mental-health-care) | [[AI and Predictive Analytics]]; [[HIPAA Compliance]]; [[Healthcare Inequities]] | | 12/26/2024 | [**Artificial Intelligence Poised to Revolutionize Mental Health Care**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-leading-edge/202412/artificial-intelligence-poised-to-revolutionize-mental-health-care) | [[Patient Data Management]]; [[Data Protection]]; [[Data Privacy and Algorithmic Bias]] | | 12/24/2024 | [**Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-care-for-all/202412/brain-rot-why-brain-health-matters-now-more-than-ever) | [[Health]]; [[Brain Health]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**2024 Year in Review: Mental Health in the Workplace - Psychology Today**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pioneering-perspectives-on-workplace-mental-health/202412/2024-year-in-review-mental-health-in) | [[IT Resiliency]]; [[Employee Engagement]]; [[Security]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/brain-care-for-all/202412/brain-rot-why-brain-health-matters-now-more-than-ever) | [[Influence]]; [[Health]]; [[Brain Health]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **AI in Education**: A pilot program in Edo State, Nigeria, demonstrated that generative AI can significantly enhance learning outcomes, particularly for girls, by enabling students to achieve two years' worth of learning in six weeks. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI, particularly large language models like GPT-4, is reshaping patient care by enhancing clinical reasoning and decision-making, despite concerns about efficiency and the need for human oversight. - **Leadership and Employee Engagement**: Effective leadership is evolving to prioritize empathy and connection, with leaders like Satya Nadella and Mary Barra exemplifying the importance of transparency and communication in fostering organizational commitment. - **AI Hallucinations and Innovation**: Research indicates that AI's tendency to generate unexpected outputs, or 'hallucinations,' may actually drive innovation in drug discovery by expanding the search space for new solutions. - **Mental Health and Obesity Treatments**: Recent findings highlight potential risks associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to health that considers psychological factors. - **Digital Engagement and Cognition**: The digital revolution is transforming human cognition, impacting attention spans and social interactions, while raising concerns about the effects of excessive digital engagement. - **AI and Human Autonomy**: The integration of AI into daily life raises questions about human empowerment and the ethical implications of AI decision-making, emphasizing the need for frameworks that preserve human autonomy. - **Farmer Mental Health Crisis**: A crisis in family farms is linked to high suicide rates among farmers, highlighting the need for mental health support tailored to the agricultural community. - **Information Overload and Critical Thinking**: The rapid increase in medical knowledge necessitates critical thinking skills to navigate the overwhelming amount of information, particularly during health crises. - **Flexner Report's Impact on Psychiatry**: The Flexner Report significantly reshaped medical education and mental health care in the U.S., leading to a focus on pharmacological treatments over holistic approaches. - **AI and Patient-Centered Care**: AI's integration into healthcare aims to enhance patient-centered care by reducing administrative burdens and improving communication, though concerns about AI's limitations remain. - **Cobotics and Human-Robot Collaboration**: The concept of 'cobotics' emphasizes the integration of human and robotic capabilities, particularly in fields like ophthalmology, to enhance human-robot collaboration. - **AI in Mental Health**: Research indicates that understanding AI's role in mental health decision-making is crucial for fostering trust in AI systems, though it has a modest effect on actual trust levels. - **Semmelweis Reflex**: The tendency to reject new evidence that contradicts established beliefs, impacting the acceptance of new treatments in mental health care. - **Workplace Stress and Burnout**: A Gallup poll reveals nearly 50% of U.S. employees report feeling burned out, highlighting a national crisis in mental health at work. - **AI in Genomic Research**: Columbia University researchers developed an AI model to predict gene activity, potentially aiding in the treatment of genetic diseases. - **Surgeon General's Advisory**: The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory addresses the mental health of parents post-COVID, emphasizing the need for community support. - **Patient Education Challenges**: Clinicians face challenges in patient education due to oversimplified materials, with large language models (LLMs) offering potential solutions. - **Encephalitis and Mental Health**: Survivors of encephalitis face high rates of psychiatric symptoms, indicating a need for ongoing mental health care. - **AI Hallucinations**: AI's tendency to generate outputs disconnected from reality can drive creativity and innovation, raising ethical concerns. ### Organizations Mentioned - **World Bank**: An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. - **American Medical Association**: A professional association of physicians that publishes research and advocates for the interests of physicians and patients. - **University of Toronto**: A public research university in Toronto, Canada, known for its research contributions and academic programs. - **Insilico Medicine**: A biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence for drug discovery and development. - **JAMA Ophthalmology**: A peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes research related to ophthalmology. - **Provider Support Network**: An initiative aimed at connecting behavioral health professionals with a farming background to support the mental health needs of farmers. - **Carnegie Foundation**: An American philanthropic foundation that supports the advancement of education and knowledge. - **European Psychiatry**: A journal that published a study assessing patient trust in AI-based clinical decision support systems. - **Gallup**: An organization that conducted a poll revealing high rates of burnout among U.S. employees. - **Columbia University**: Researchers at this institution developed an AI foundation model for predicting gene activity. - **U.S. Surgeon General**: The office that issued an advisory on the mental health of parents post-COVID. - **CDC**: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, involved in updating guidelines related to opioid prescriptions. - **DEA**: The Drug Enforcement Administration, proposing new telehealth regulations affecting psychiatric care. - **The Goddard School**: Conducted a survey revealing feelings of isolation among parents. - **JAMA Network Open**: A medical journal that published a study on AI-generated responses in medical communications. - **European Radiology**: A journal that published a study evaluating the diagnostic capabilities of AI in interpreting brain imaging data. - **Synchron**: A company that developed a brain-computer interface solution integrated with the Apple Vision Pro headset. - **Affordable Care Act**: Legislation that ensures behavioral health is treated similarly to medical care. - **Osaka Metropolitan University**: The institution involved in research comparing GPT-4's diagnostic abilities with human radiologists. - **University of Massachusetts**: Conducts research on the ethical implications of AI in mental health care.