Population Characteristics: News and Research on Mental Health

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AI chatbot shows promise in combating health misinformation

Can AI help people resist misinformation? Initial research findings suggest that artificial intelligence-driven conversations can strengthen people's resilience to health misinformation, outperforming traditional educational ...

Midlife women at risk for eating disorders, research finds

Alumna Maria Bazo Perez '23, Ph.D. '25 is shedding light on a demographic often left in the shadows of eating disorder research: middle-aged women. Eating disorders among women between the ages of 45 and 65 are not new, but ...

Identity emerges as a powerful shield for Black LGBTQ+ teens

A strong sense of identity and supportive relationships can make a life-changing difference in the mental health of Black sexual minority male adolescents, according to new research led by scholars at the University of Michigan, ...

How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids

Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating. But this can be tricky if you struggle with eating ...

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