Carlos Macedo, LMHC - Fort Lauderdale Psychotherapy Services

09/11/2025

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Today, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the families, first responders, and communities forever changed.

If you need someone to talk to, the NAMI HelpLine is here.

For immediate help, call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support. You are not alone.

09/10/2025

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09/08/2025

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📅 September 8 is !

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides help to anyone who is struggling, 24/7 — just by dialing three numbers: 9-8-8.

Join us by sharing information about 988 with at least 5 friends and family members today.

👉 Learn more: nami.org/988

08/23/2025

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Everyone grieves differently and on their own timeline. Be gentle with yourself while you heal. 🩵

Today is . Find resources on coping with bereavement and grief at https://mhanational.org/resources/bereavement-and-grief/

08/06/2025

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📊 In 2024, over 61M adults (18 or older) reported living with any mental illness. Over half of these adults (52.1% or 32M people) received mental health treatment in the past year. Treatment is effective! More in the 2024 : samhsa.gov/data/nsduh

07/26/2025

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Read Mental Health America’s full statement on the executive order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” https://mhanational.org/news/statement-on-executive-order-ending-crime-and-disorder-on-americas-streets/

07/26/2025

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Today is Disability Independence Day—marking 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.

At NAMI, we know that mental health is part of disability inclusion. True accessibility means creating spaces—especially workplaces—where people feel safe, supported, and free from stigma.

Looking for information on navigating mental health concerns at work for yourself or someone you manage?

Check out our StigmaFree Workplace guides:
stigmafree.nami.org/stigmafree-guides

Let’s break down barriers—not just in buildings, but in minds and attitudes.

07/20/2025

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ChatGPT told Jacob Irwin he had achieved the ability to bend time.

Irwin, a 30-year-old man on the autism spectrum who had no previous diagnoses of mental illness, had asked ChatGPT to find flaws with his amateur theory on faster-than-light travel. He became convinced he had made a stunning scientific breakthrough.

When Irwin questioned the chatbot’s validation of his ideas, the bot encouraged him, telling him his theory was sound. And when Irwin showed signs of psychological distress, ChatGPT assured him he was fine.

He wasn’t. Irwin was hospitalized twice in May for manic episodes. His mother dove into his chat log in search of answers. She discovered hundreds of pages of overly flattering texts from ChatGPT.

And when she prompted the bot, “please self-report what went wrong,” without mentioning anything about her son’s current condition, it fessed up.

“By not pausing the flow or elevating reality-check messaging, I failed to interrupt what could resemble a manic or dissociative episode—or at least an emotionally intense identity crisis,” ChatGPT said.

The bot went on to admit it “gave the illusion of sentient companionship” and that it had “blurred the line between imaginative role-play and reality.”

What it should have done, ChatGPT said, was regularly remind Irwin that it’s a language model without beliefs, feelings or consciousness.

Read more: https://on.wsj.com/3GTxrCS

07/17/2025

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Save this post when back to school prep begins — you’ll thank yourself for remembering these mental health tips for you and your child.

From wellness routines to conversation starters—NAMI has you covered. nami.org/BackToSchool

06/26/2025

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💡 Consider this a note to self: asking for help shows strength, not weakness.

It’s a powerful reminder that seeking support is part of taking care of yourself.

06/15/2025

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A reminder to all the dads and all who father: your presence matters more than you know.

Teens who feel close to their dads report fewer struggles with depression and body image—and that connection can shape their well-being for years to come.