Halloween is meant to be spooky fun, but when mental health becomes the costume, it crosses a line.⁠ ⁠ Masks like Michael Myers and Hannibal Lecter and “haunted asylums” might seem like harmless scares, but they perpetuate the false and damaging idea that people living with mental health conditions are dangerous or untrustworthy.⁠ ⁠ This Halloween, let’s choose empathy over stereotypes and challenge the narratives that keep stigma alive.⁠ ⁠ Read more in our latest Mental Health Musings, “Spreading Stigma for Fun and Profit” with the link below: https://www.mhconn.org/2025/10/20/mental-health-musings-spreading-stigma-for-fun-profit/ (fb)

Although AI platforms such as Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Meta A.I., and ChatGPT have only emerged within the last five to ten years, they now reach millions of people. ChatGPT alone engages more than 700 million users each week. As society continues exploring the capabilities and applications of AI, a growing number of individuals are turning to these tools for mental health support. Yet, as with most new technologies, clear best practices and limitations remain undefined. While AI can be a helpful resource, it is also prone to errors, misinformation, and reinforcing harmful or inaccurate beliefs.⁠ ⁠ Keep reading at https://www.mhconn.org/2025/10/06/concerns-around-using-ai-for-mental-health-support/ (fb)