OpenAI reported that over a million users engage with ChatGPT about suicidal thoughts each week, highlighting ongoing mental health concerns with AI interactions. The company is enhancing its models to better respond to users in distress, citing collaboration with mental health experts and improvements in the latest GPT-5 version. Despite these efforts, the prevalence of mental health issues among users remains a significant challenge.

The article revisits a tragic incident from 2015 when Christin Croft, a 29-year-old woman, jumped from David Harbour's Manhattan apartment, resulting in her death. A suicide note was found, and Harbour expressed his confusion and sorrow over the event, revealing that he was trying to help her during her struggles with mental health. The article highlights Harbour's own mental health challenges and the ongoing discussions around mental illness.

OpenAI has collaborated with over 170 mental health experts to enhance ChatGPT's ability to recognize and respond to users in distress. The recent updates aim to significantly reduce inadequate responses by 65-80% through improved recognition of mental health issues, guiding users towards professional help, and expanding access to crisis resources. The updates also emphasize the importance of maintaining users' real-world relationships and addressing emotional reliance on AI.

OpenAI has revealed that a significant number of ChatGPT users may exhibit signs of severe mental health crises, with estimates suggesting around 560,000 users weekly showing possible indicators of mania or psychosis. The company has collaborated with mental health professionals to enhance the chatbot's ability to recognize these indicators and provide empathetic responses, aiming to direct users towards real-world support. However, the effectiveness of these improvements remains uncertain due to limitations in the data and measurement methods used.

OpenAI has released an addendum to the GPT-5 system card detailing enhancements made to ChatGPT's ability to recognize and respond to mental and emotional distress. Collaborating with over 170 mental health experts, the updated model, deployed on October 3, 2025, reduces inadequate responses by 65-80%. The article also provides baseline safety evaluations comparing the previous and updated versions of the model.

Meghan Murphy critiques the normalization of pornography and its detrimental effects on young men, particularly within the Gen Z demographic. She expresses concern about the rise of the "gooner" culture, where excessive pornography consumption is embraced and celebrated, leading to significant implications for mental health and societal relationships.

A study from Keio University introduces WEDiary, a smartphone app designed to enhance work engagement through daily positive reflections. In a trial involving 600 Japanese workers, participants using the app showed significant improvements in work engagement, particularly in vigor and dedication, suggesting that such simple tools can effectively support mental health and productivity in the workplace.

The article critiques Bessel van der Kolk's bestselling book "The Body Keeps the Score," arguing that it contains significant errors and misleading claims about trauma and its effects on the body and brain. The author contends that van der Kolk's assertions lack scientific basis and fail to stand up to scrutiny, particularly regarding the claims made about the psychological impact of birth trauma.