Mental Health

Dartmouth study shows AI chatbot can help improve mental health symptoms

A clinical trial conducted by  Dartmouth researchers has shown the potential of a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot, known as Therabot, in improving the mental health of individuals with conditions like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Indigenous youth resilience: Water protectors

Dr Dawn Martin-Hill and Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University highlight Indigenous youth resilience research, including comment on what water teaches us.

Back to Health campaign to help one million recover from COVID-19

Helpforce launches new Back to Health campaign to support the health and care sector as it recovers from COVID-19 and battles through winter pressures.

Whistleblower says Online Safety Bill must stop “legal but harmful” content

Speaking to UK politicians, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen suggests the Online Safety Bill should address "legal but harmful" content - the type that leads to self-harm.

What protection is there for UK hate crime victims?

In the wake of National Hate Crime Awareness week, it is time to review the policies and safeguards in place to protect those who fall victim to hate crimes.

Study finds nurses have more suicidal ideation than general workforce

In a survey of 7,000 US nurses, researchers found that there was more pre-COVID suicidal ideation than in the general workforce.

UK faces new drink spiking “epidemic” via injection to body

As violence against women recedes from mainstream conversation again, a new drink spiking "epidemic" is happening - with attackers giving an injection to their victims.

Psychologists report increase in demand for anxiety and depression treatment

Psychologists have reported an increase in the demand for treatment of anxiety and depression since the start of the pandemic.

Scientists able to reverse negative effects of pain in brain

A study, published in Nature Neuroscience, finds that pain can block how dopamine functions - meaning that the negative effects of pain can theoretically be reversed.

Change the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol

Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance, examines what must be done to change the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

Science says oxytocin is bad treatment for children with autism

"The study team were hugely disappointed," says Dr Linmarie Sikich, whose team found that oxytocin is actually an ineffective treatment for children with autism.

Is there LGBTQ+ discrimination in STEM academia?

Do LGBTQ+ academics still feel pressured to hide their identity in STEM academia, even in 2021?

Home-based treatment in the model project

Providing individualised and better care for people with mental health issues at home through the use of the model project.

Researchers say teens with depression “mute” upsetting information

The University of Oxford found that teenagers with depression "mute" upsetting information, while depressed adults do not have the same coping mechanism.

Why employee wellbeing must remain a priority as we enter hybrid working

Erin Eatough, Behavioral Science Manager, BetterUp, explores why hybrid working has elevated the importance of employee wellbeing .

Supporting employees returning to the hybrid workplace

Brendan Street, Head of Charity, Nuffield Health, ponders the latest workplace epidemic Hybrid Burnout and how to help staff manage the psychological stress of balancing home and office working.

How employers can support staff this World Mental Health Day

This World Mental Health Day, we spoke to seven business leaders on the importance of mental health awareness and what all employers can do to support their staff.

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