Trends and Predictions
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Blog Posts
How Ozempic Affects Anxiety and Depression: A Psychiatric Clinician Explains
Can Ozempic cause anxiety or change your mood? A psychiatrist explains what research shows about GLP-1 drugs, anxiety, and depression, and when to seek help.
How Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” Reminds Us Why Hope Matters
Discover how Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” highlights the psychology of hope and optimism, and why these emotions are essential for mental wellbeing.
Looksmaxxing: When Self-Improvement Turns Into Self-Harm for Young Men
Looksmaxxing promises self-improvement but can drive body dysmorphia, anxiety, and shame in young men. A LifeStance therapist explains the risks and how to help.
Podcasts
The Sauna Boom: Wellness Trend or Helpful Mental Health Tool?
LifeStance Health clinicians discuss saunas and mental health, including benefits, limitations, and who should use caution.
The Weight of the Games: Olympians on Pressure, Identity, and Healing
Olympians Steve Mesler and Jeremy Dodson discuss pressure, identity, and mental health on Convos from the Couch.
AI Psychosis: Unseen Risks in the Age of Technology
This episode explores AI psychosis, the mental health risks of AI chatbots, and the importance of safeguards and human connection in care.