Overview The Global Chatbots For Mental Health And Therapy Market is projected to reach USD 2.2 billion by 2033, rising from USD 1.3 billion in 2023. Growth is expected at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2033. The expansion of this market has been supported by increasing awareness of mental health issues. Higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression have been documented worldwide. As a result, the demand for timely, confidential, and accessible support tools has strengthened. Digital health adoption has played a significant role in shaping market progress. The use of smartphones and reliable internet services has increased

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The seasons are changing, and that shift can bring much more than cooler weather — it can can also take a toll on your mental health. New studies by counseling group Thriveworks ranks Harrisonburg as the No. 2 city for experiencing the most seasonal depression. Holly Humphreys, a registered art therapist (ATR) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with Thriveworks, said the reason why Harrisonburg is ranked so high is because the city is home to a large college demographic, and seasonal affective disorder is more common in young adults. Younger populations are most likely more

Alison HoltSocial affairs editor, The Old Bailey Family handout Alice Figueiredo’s family hoped lessons would be learned following the 22-year-old’s death James MelleyThe Old Bailey A hospital trust has been fined more than £500,000 and a ward manager given a six-month suspended sentence over the death of a 22-year-old woman on a mental health unit. Alice Figueiredo was being treated at Goodmayes Hospital in Ilford when she took her own life using bin bags from a shared toilet, having previously made many similar attempts. The North-East London Foundation NHS Trust (NELFT), which runs the hospital, and ward manager Benjamin Aninakwa,

Tobago Corey Connelly 6 Hrs Ago Keigon Denoon – IN a rare show of solidarity on November 10, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), after a special debate, voted unanimously in support of a private motion to devise strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of men and boys on the island. The motion, moved by stand-in Minority Leader Keigon Denoon, was deliberated upon during the THA’s first-ever International Men’s Day Debate in the Assembly Legislature, Scarborough. The debate, an initiative held to commemorate International Men’s Day on November 19, saw young boys and men from across Tobago assume

A representational image showing the silhouette of a woman holding her head. — AFP/File Women, low-income urban residents and divorced Pakistanis are suffering from psychiatric disorders at disproportionately high rates, with more than 6 per cent reporting suicidal thoughts in the past month, a national psychiatric survey has found. The findings prompted senior experts to call for urgent nationwide mental health reforms at the 26th National Psychiatric Conference in Karachi. The National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey of Pakistan 2022 found that 37.91 per cent of Pakistanis had experienced at least one psychiatric disorder in their lifetime, whereas 32.28 per cent were

Dublin, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Europe Chatbot-Based Mental Health Apps Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Technology, By Device, By Application, By Platform, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Europe Chatbot-Based Mental Health Apps Market is expected to witness market growth of 16.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032). The UK market dominated the Europe Chatbot-Based Mental Health Apps Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of USD 347.4 Million by 2032.

In 2024, behavioral health visits among commercially insured individuals in the United States surpassed primary care visits for the first time, according to an analysis published by Behavioral Health Business and based on data from Trilliant Health. The report found that behavioral health visits totaled 66.4 million in 2024, compared with 62.8 million primary care visits. Trilliant Health’s analysis showed that behavioral health utilization increased 44% since 2018, while primary care visits among commercially insured patients declined by 7% during the same period. Behavioral health visits consistently have increased each year since 2018, the analysis noted, while primary care visits

It’s not often that Menard County Jail has a detainee who has been found unfit for trial.  The jail, just north of Springfield, is small. With a census that can hover around 10 people or less, and just a few correctional staff on a given shift, mental health care is limited. In 2024, the man who was declared unfit refused to shower and spread feces throughout his cell. “He needed the help,” said Sheriff Mark Oller. “We didn’t know what to do.” Oller drove the man to Kankakee County where he became one of the first defendants to participate in

Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos: Getty The details of two recent, high-profile illegal-gambling indictments read like a screenplay by Martin Scorsese, with NBA players and members of the New York Mafia rigging poker matches and using insider information to bet on basketball games. But for some, the news was more personal. When Diana first heard the story, she thought, Thank God, people are going to be talking about this. She’d had no idea which signs to look out for when her husband was gambling away around $300,000 on DraftKings and FanDuel. “Being addicted to casino gambling is completely different,” she says.

Built for trust and compliance, the AI support assistant streamlines intake and routes visitors and patients to human‑led care. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / Mentavi Health, a leader in evidence-based digital mental health care, has launched Mentavi Concierge, its next-generation AI support assistant that enhances the digital health journey of visitors and patients while keeping human clinicians at the center of care. Mentavi Health logoFounded in 2018 as ADHD Online, and recognized as one of Michigan’s “50 Companies to Watch,” Mentavi Health provides evidence-based, compliant online mental health care nationwide. Mentavi Concierge represents the

Lyra Health, a mental health solutions provider, has introduced the first clinical-grade artificial intelligence system for mental health care. The system integrates with the Lyra Empower platform, blending digital tools with evidence-based therapy, and features risk-detection mechanisms that ensure immediate escalation to live care when needed. “Care innovation is core to Lyra’s DNA,” said Jennifer Schulz, CEO of Lyra Health. “We proved that mental health care works better with smart technology—starting with AI that matches people to the right providers and now extending support any time of day.” Lyra’s new Polaris Principles provide ethical and clinical safeguards for the responsible

On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League’s headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before killing himself. In a note found in his wallet, he claimed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain condition believed to develop from repeated traumatic brain injuries. He asked experts to study his brain. CTE has received much attention over the past two decades as multiple NFL players have been diagnosed with the condition after their deaths. The 2015 movie “Concussion,” about a

A new case report highlights what may be the first documented hypertensive emergency resulting from a combination of psilocybin mushrooms, tranylcypromine and extended-release dextroamphetamine-amphetamine. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Published in The Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, the report urges clinicians to proactively counsel patients about the potential dangers of mixing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) with naturally occurring psychedelics. An unexpected interaction The case describes a 42-year-old man with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder who developed severe hypertension and chest

Rural Alabama is home to family farms, Main Street businesses, and neighbors who coach Little League and care for aging parents. About 1.6 million Alabamians live in rural counties where hospitals and clinics face ongoing financial and staffing challenges, and finding doctors, nurses, and mental health providers isn’t always easy. These challenges affect not just healthcare but schools, local shops, and the entire community. Alabama has long worked to support rural areas, and the state’s proposed Rural Health Transformation Program, or ARHTP, builds on those efforts with practical tools and renewed focus. The plan is straightforward. It aims to build

Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a history of psychiatric issues. She was charged in summer 2022 with aggravated battery and child endangerment in Lake County, hundreds of miles from her Texas home.  She was too mentally ill for criminal proceedings to continue. A judge determined Evans, 24, was unfit for trial and needed to go to a state hospital. There, she would undergo fitness restoration — with the goal of ensuring she was able to understand the legal process unfolding around her and help her lawyer craft a defense.  But there was a problem. “There are no available

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  In 2021, Mark Smith got a really bad case of COVID. The Harrison County Jail administrator and chaplain was sick for months: He couldn’t eat, couldn’t move, couldn’t sleep. He started spiraling into a state of depression and anxiety. “I couldn’t understand what was going on with me,” he said. “And that’s the scary part about anxiety or depression, really. You can’t understand what’s happening to you.” He went to the doctor, but nothing was

By Michael Yates OAK RIDGE,TN (WLAF) – Each November, much to my wife’s disappointment, I put down my razor for Movember or No-Shave November—a lighthearted tradition I’ve kept for the past decade with a serious purpose. As I watch grey stubble grow in, she counts the days until December. The goal is to raise awareness for men’s health issues, especially prostate cancer and mental health. Behind the playful dispute over my stubble, though, lies an urgent truth: men are struggling silently at alarming rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men die by suicide nearly four

On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League’s headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before killing himself. In a note found in his wallet, he claimed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain condition believed to develop from repeated traumatic brain injuries. He asked experts to study his brain. CTE has received much attention over the past two decades as multiple NFL players have been diagnosed with the condition after their deaths. The 2015 movie “Concussion,” about a

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California law meant to help people with mental illness avoid prison is now letting violent criminals and repeat offenders walk free, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper warned, calling it a “terrible” policy that’s being “abused” by “career criminals.” Cooper told Fox News Digital that “terrible laws” have replaced accountability with “excuses.” “There’s room for diversion somewhere, especially someone that has an addiction problem,” Cooper explained. “But what’s happened is they open the gates wide. So right now everyone’s taking advantage of it. A lot of criminals are. They’re really abusing the

 On Nov. 10, the Brandeis Counseling Center sent an email encouraging students to fill out the Healthy Minds Survey, conducted by the Healthy Minds Network. The study collects information about adolescent mental health with the intended goal of helping colleges and universities better understand how they can support student well-being on their campus. “Healthy Minds Network” operates out of the University of Michigan and works with institutions across the nation to collect information about both student mental health on individual campuses and on a nationwide scale. According to the Healthy Minds Network’s website, the group works to treat mental health

Pennsylvania’s competency system is in crisis, according to a recent state-backed study. The state’s competency restoration system is part of the criminal justice process. If someone is charged with a crime, but because of a serious mental illness or other cognitive issue cannot understand their legal situation enough to aid in their own defense, a judge may find them “incompetent” to stand trial. These people must undergo competency restoration treatment before their case can proceed. But despite decades of scrutiny, Pennsylvania’s latest review found the process still sweeps up people facing low-level offenses, overrelies on state hospitals to treat them,

People with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in their brains, according to research from UC Davis Health. The study, published in the Nature journal Molecular Psychiatry, analyzed data from 25 studies. The researchers compared the levels of neurometabolites — chemicals produced during brain metabolism — in 370 people with anxiety disorders to 342 people without anxiety. They found the level of choline — an essential nutrient — was about 8% lower in those with anxiety disorders. The evidence for low choline was especially consistent in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps control thinking, emotions and behavior.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) spoke with NPR Monday about being at odds with his party. Elizabeth Gillis/NPR hide caption toggle caption Elizabeth Gillis/NPR If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) often finds himself at odds with his party. He’s unapologetically pro-Israel at a time when fewer members of Democrats are. He spent the fall railing against the federal government shutdown and he, along with a few other Senate Democrats, broke from the party and struck a deal with Republicans. “It’s always been wrong

When the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, Americans legally wagered less than $5 billion on sports annually. Last year, they bet $150 billion. What’s emerged isn’t just a bigger gambling market but a public health crisis in the making, with young men as its primary casualties. Today 90% of bets are placed on phones, not at casinos or racetracks. More than half are live bets, placed while games are in progress. Open any betting app and you’ll find hundreds of options per game: not just who wins but whether the next pitch will

A man who currently doesn’t have dental insurance has his blood pressure checked at a mobile dental and medical clinic in August in Terre Haute, Ind. States have submitted grant applications to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, showing a variety of priorities from rural workforce development to technological advancements. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) In their competition for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses. All 50 states submitted their applications to the federal government last week to