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Perez Hilton was hospitalized after a concerning TikTok livestream prompted multiple viewers to contact authorities. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded, treated the situation as a mental health crisis, and worked with crisis professionals to help ensure he received medical care and support.
The incident has sparked conversations about the challenges of experiencing a mental health crisis in a public, online space — where thousands of people may witness someone’s most vulnerable moments.
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More young people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, drawn by the convenience, privacy, and ability to get a response anytime — even when reaching a human therapist feels difficult. A growing body of research shows that many teens and young adults are using AI to talk through stress, anxiety, emotions, and personal challenges, with some reporting that the conversations feel helpful.
But experts warn that AI should be viewed as a support tool, not a replacement for a trained mental health professional. Questions around accuracy, privacy, emotional dependence, and whether AI can safely handle serious mental health concerns are still being studied.
Read More: AI Use Surging For Mental Health Help Among Young People (The Harvard Gazette)
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🆘 Help for All
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Mental Health: In Crisis? Call or Text 988
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press ‘1’ or Text 838255
Youth Helpline: 2NDFLOOR - (888) 222-2228
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Addiction: Start Your Recovery - (800) 662-4357
🗞 More News
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The mother at the center of Ohio’s “house of horrors” case has requested a mental health evaluation to determine whether she is competent to stand trial. Her attorney says the evaluation is intended to assess whether mental health concerns may affect her ability to understand the legal proceedings and participate in her defense.
The case involves allegations of severe neglect involving her 16 children, and the request highlights a complex question often seen in the legal system: how courts should balance accountability, public safety, and understanding the role mental health may play in a person’s actions.
✏ Myth or Fact
MYTH: Everyone gets depressed as they grow older. It’s just part of the aging process.
FACT: Depression is never an inevitable part of aging. Older adults may have a greater risk of depression because they experience so many changes in roles and social networks. If an older adult experiences depression, they need the same support as anyone else.
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