The first week of October 2023 has been a rollercoaster of advancements and challenges across various sectors globally. From strides in mental health support to exciting AI innovations, the psychedelic and cannabis sphere, scientific discoveries, space explorations, and societal matters, we’ve seen it all. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the major happenings.

In the digital era where smartphones have become an extension of ourselves, there is a growing wave of concern about the impact of social media on the mental health of our younger generations. The widespread use of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat among teenagers has sparked an intense debate among parents, educators, health professionals, and policymakers about the safety of these digital spaces.