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Improving the quality of life for people with brittle bone disease: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Pascale V Guillot, at the University College London, looks toward improving the quality of life for those with Osteogenesis imperfecta, a chronic health condition called brittle bone disease.
46% of the working population at risk of job burnout
Almost half of working people are at risk of job burnout, and people working from home are more likely to feel this way, as almost one in ten are burning out.
Tackling NHS waiting lists through effective workforce management
Tim Powlson and Sue Johnson Gregory, at Entec Si, discuss how a new approach to workforce management could help reduce NHS waiting lists.
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy reduces suicidal ideation
People who undergo Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy have high grades of satisfaction with the physical and psychological effects – and have fewer suicidal thoughts.
A gendered view on ICT and social inclusion
Dr Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner at The University of Law, presents a gendered view on ICT and social inclusion.
eMOTIONAL Cities: Mapping cities through the senses of who make them
Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, eMOTIONAL Cities is a 48-month project, with a total budget of nearly €5 million, that is designed to fully characterise the intensity and complexity of urban health challenges and inequalities.
Unhappiness on Instagram: Can we train algorithms to detect it?
Researchers are developing algorithms to detect unhappiness on social media, which identify the basic needs of users from the content they share.
Seven-day social media break can reduce depression and anxiety
While the negative side effects of scrolling through social media are well-known, social media breaks have been proven to change mental health outcomes.
Closing the literacy gap via catch-up programmes in education
Andrea Welter, assistant head teacher from Pheasey Park Primary School, explains why successful catch-up programmes in education need to focus on closing the literacy gap.
A fascinating look at optimal leisure lifestyle
Robert Stebbins, Professor Emeritus at University of Calgary in Alberta, takes a fascinating look at what we need to know about optimal leisure lifestyle
5 ways to boost ROI from hybrid working in healthcare
Keith Ali, MD at Creative ITC, explains how healthcare organisations can unlock the full benefits of remote and hybrid working in healthcare.
Can people alleviate depression with psilocybin microdosing?
Psychedelic use has been found to have positive effects on mental disorders – now, psilocybin microdosing shows hope for relieving depression.
Private school education does not lead to better mental health
A national survey finds that state school pupils are just as happy with their lives as counterparts who received private school education.
UN report: Could we be on a path to doubling the 1.5 degree limit?
The latest UN climate report warns the lack of time the world has to reduce its global warming to the 1.5 degree limit - it’s ‘now or never’ until a global environmental breakdown.
Ten ways to protect employee mental health during a global crisis
The last two years created psychological strain, with the pandemic sparking feelings of uncertainty about both professional and personal futures - creating issues for employee mental health.
The gut microbiome and personality: Can food change who you are?
'You are what you eat' has never rung so true, as researchers uncover links between the gut microbiome and personality traits - so, can nutrition change our psychology?
Electronic registration systems can identify migrant health needs
An electronic data registration system can identify migrant health needs across Europe, helping to address the wellbeing of vulnerable populations.
Ofcom reveals that 16% of British toddlers use TikTok
According to Ofcom, 16% of British toddlers use TikTok - while one third of children between the ages of five and seven use the social media platform.
NHS needs help to tackle long-term symptoms of COVID-19
Jon Taberner, Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Nuffield Health, explains that individuals with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 will need a lot of support.
Boys and girls feel negative effects of social media, at different ages
Girls experience social media use effects often at 11-13, whereas boys experience this later at 14-15 – adolescents who use social media more have a lower life satisfaction.
