Artificial intelligence has found its way into nearly every part of our lives – forecasting weather, diagnosing diseases, writing term papers. and now, AI is probing that most human of places, our psyches — offering mental health support, just you and a chatbot, available 24/7 on your smartphone. There’s a critical shortage of human therapists …
The internet is a highly resourceful tool. We can get ANY kind of information we want – from a simple smoothie recipe to the lyrics of that trending song to discounted products in the end of season sale. Amazing right?However, there are some things you need to be extra cautious of while using the internet. …
On the issue of kids, smartphones, and social media, a vibe shift is happening, and it’s happening on the left, right, and in the center. Here’s a survey of recent anti-phone discourse on the topic in politics and culture in recent weeks and months: The TikTok “ban” (don’t call it that) garnered bipartisan support in …
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Maine Crisis Hotline at 888-568-1112. When Michael McCormick of Caribou sought medical help for bipolar disorder, he didn’t think he’d have to travel 175 miles to find it. Remote Aroostook County lacks enough providers, so there are long waits for treatment. McCormick was put on …
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In the struggle to keep mental health manageable, a new entry is showing promising results. It’s an app that you can use and it uses science to give you an idea of how you are doing. You can tell someone how you are feeling and maybe they can try to put a …
Updated Mar 9, 2024, 11:30 AM IST How much information is too much information? Can constant use of the internet be the cause of mental health problems? In the recent episode of What the hell Navya, her mother Shweta Nanda, and grandmother Jaya Bachchan discuss how the internet affects young minds and may lead to …
You’re reading this on a screen, but you may want to take a break after finishing the article to avoid spending years of your life eyeballing pixels. That’s not hyperbole. Worldwide, internet users spend an average 400 minutes—nearly seven hours—a day online, according to a new report. Digital reference library DataReportal in January released its …
Technological innovations continue to debunk predictions that global population growth will lead to mass starvation. Some mental health experts are concerned that widespread internet access is exacerbating the effect of disorders like schizophrenia. Urban farming has attracted a large following of city dwellers committed to sustainability. Unfortunately, growing vegetables on rooftops in major cities probably …
By bandita, CC license California’s Department of Health Care Services launched two free behavioral health digital services for all families with kids, teens, and young adults up to age 25. The partnerships have been years in the making, as the state announced in 2021 the opportunity to collaborate on a new initiative to combat the …
Summary: Researchers developed an AI algorithm that, by analyzing brain scans and clinical information, can predict within a week whether an antidepressant will work for patients with major depression disorder. This method could potentially avoid unnecessary prescriptions of sertraline, a commonly used antidepressant, by identifying non-responders early, thus offering better patient care and reducing side …