In recent years, you’ve likely come across at least one media report about someone taking an extreme action as a result of their conversations with an AI chatbot. This may be unsurprising, as some research reports have claimed that AI chatbots could worsen the mental health of users. Delusional thinking, in particular, is a commonly […]
We’ve been hearing a lot about weight loss medications in recent years. More people are turning to prescriptions like Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications to lose weight, especially when they’ve spent years without success from diet and exercise alone. But while a lot of the spotlight is on the physical results, the part we don’t […]
AMFM Healthcare chief psychologist Dr. Meghan Marcum is featured in Psychology.org’s collection of stories about how psychologists change lives. The article brings together clinicians describing memorable moments when thoughtful support helped clients reconnect with safety, personal agency, or a clearer path forward. Marcum shares an example of a quiet therapeutic moment in which a client […]