Search Tag: mental health

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How-gaming-can-play-a-positive-role-in-mental-health

2023 31 Oct

Games are an integral part of human life, regardless of one's current age. It is through the process of play that a child learns to explore the world – they discover sounds, colours, object names, geometric shapes and much more. Games play a vital role in shaping physical, mental and emotional health.   Underestimating games by attributing them...Read more

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Consumer-and-professional-ratings-differ-for-mental-health-apps

2022 04 Oct

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of mental health apps has vastly increased. Recent efforts have been focused on collecting the views of clinicians and academics to learn what is needed from them to improve the apps.  However, understanding the views of those with mental health issues is equally important and required to ensure high quality...Read more

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Study-reveals-comedy-ai-and-self-care-can-quickly-boost-patient-mental-health

2022 18 May

Dramatic Reduction in Depression, Stress, and Anxiety Reported "In just eight weeks during the pandemic, women living with advanced cancer, ages 31 to 74, reported feeling more empowered, and less depressed, stressed, and anxious while using artificial intelligence to create personalized self-care plans infused with comedy and other relaxation...Read more

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State-of-mental-health-digital-providers-insight

2021 12 Feb

A new research assesses the role digital providers play in the mental health support during the pandemic.   You might also like: ATA & ORCHA Partner for Health App Quality   Mental health had been on the radar of the World Health Organization even before COVID-19, with an estimated 1 billion people worldwide suffering...Read more

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Digital-healthcare-focus-societal-health-perspectives

2021 01 Feb

The costs of loneliness, and telepresence as a social snack   In this space I explore monthly topics, from concepts to technologies, related to the necessary steps to build Digital Healthcare Systems. For the month of February 2021, I have invited Prof. Luisa Lima to co-author a brief article on ‘The costs of loneliness and...Read more

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Managing-eating-disorders-in-multi-user-virtual-reality

2020 23 Oct

A team of researchers share their experience of creating and testing a multi-user virtual reality (MUVR) remote psychotherapeutic system for body weight and shape concerns.   You might also like: Feasibility and Potential Benefits of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Intensive Care Unit   Applications of virtual reality (VR) is an...Read more

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Smart-and-comfortable-eyewear

2020 03 Sep

New smart eyewear has been developed by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers that can track pulse and eye movement. This new technology can accurately monitor the ophthalmological and cardiac signals needed for studies on sleep quality and mental health, according to a recent study (Homayounfar et al. 2020).   You might also like:...Read more

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Chatbot-use-in-mental-health-decisive-factors

2020 06 Jul

Fully automated conversational agents (CAs), also known as bots or chatbots, now commonly assist consumers when doing online shopping and banking transactions, as well as in making doctors' appointments.   You might also like: Healthcare Data: Creating a Learning Healthcare Ecosystem   A new area where intelligent chatbots can...Read more

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Mental-health-and-early-cancer-detection-aims-of-nhs-and-space-tech-collaboration

2018 19 Sep

The deadline is approaching for submissions to a multi-million-pound initiative for innovative ideas using space tech to solve healthcare problems. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the UK National Health Service (NHS), the UK Space Agency has launched a 4-billion-pound joint initiative with the NHS for healthcare innovators who can demonstrate...Read more

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App-helps-reduce-suicidal-thoughts-in-stressed-interns

2015 27 Nov

New doctors working round the clock during their internship experience a predictable sharp rise in stress and pressure, which often leads to depression and suicidal thoughts. Now a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that an online tool to support their mental health may cut the rate of suicidal thoughts in half. MoodGYM — a free web-based...Read more