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Losing a pregnancy is a traumatic and heartbreaking experience. Many people struggle with feelings of grief, shame or guilt after losing a pregnancy. Here's how to find help and support. Miriam Schultz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.

Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep influences our moods and the ‘bidirectional’ nature of that relationship — plus how we can repair broken slumber to improve our mental health. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Jamie Zeitzer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Norah Simpson, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are quoted.

AI in mental health treatment can be useful, but clinicians and patients alike should be conscientious of both its benefits and limitations. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.

For some people, especially children, it's the result of spending too much time inactive, whether checking their cell phone or playing video games. Alan Atkins, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is interviewed.

A specialized chatbot named Noora is helping individuals with autism spectrum disorder practice their social skills on demand. Lynn Koegel, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.

A growing number of people are having persuasive, delusional conversations with generative A.I. chatbots that have led to institutionalization, divorce and death. Nina Vasan, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.

Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Brad Zicherman, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provide comment.