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.

Are schools up to date with health and safety practices?

Alex Wilkins at iHASCO advises how the education sector can keep up to date with health and safety practices.

How to protect mental health in your workplace

Here, read about how to help protect mental health in your workplace through four measures that can help employees everyday.

Medical use of cannabinoids and marijuana

In this article, Dr Gerry Morrow shares his thoughts on the medical use of cannabinoids and marijuana.

Sleep is the best medicine: The repair programme for strengthening resilience

In this article, Dr Hans-Günter Weeß explains the connection between sleep, mental health and strengthening resilience.

The Kappa Theory of Schizophrenia: A brief history

Here, Samuel Clark explains The Kappa Theory of Schizophrenia, focusing on the role of the kappa opioid receptor in treatment.

NIMH: The largest research organisation for mental illness in the world

The work of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in the U.S. is charted here, which we find out is the largest research organisation for mental illness in the world.

Male health: The serious challenges with which boys and young men contend

Boys' and young men's health is on the global research agenda with a partnership between Dr. Christine Wekerle, Associate Professor, Pediatrics at McMaster University and Dr. Mark Kavenagh, Head of Research and Policy, ECPAT International to foster youth resilience in challenging contexts.

A mind monitoring system: Voice analysis technology

Shinichi Tokuno from Voice Analysis and Measurement of Pathophysiology, Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, at the University of Tokyo, provide an overview of “MIMOSYS”, a “mind monitoring” system that uses voice analysis technology.

Is birth necessary? And if so, why?

Dr. Sue Carter, Distinguished University Scientist and former Director of the Kinsey Institute, asks if birth is necessary, and if so, why?

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the importance of drug policy reform

In the view of Amanda Feilding, Founder of the Beckley Foundation, “Psychedelics are unique pharmacological compounds that hold the promise of a profound paradigm shift in psychiatry.” Here, we learn about the Psychedelic Renaissance and the importance of drug policy reform.

How to cope with loneliness in old age

It is evident that many elderly people suffer from loneliness, however, there are numerous ways to avoid this, as we discuss in this article.

Cause of suicide risk in brain identified by researchers

Suicide is the cause of death for 800,000 people globally, with one person every 40 seconds: What have researchers identified about suicide risk in the brain?

Using classrooms to defeat the rising levels of poor mental health in young people

Lloyd Coldrick, Managing Director of Cobus, discusses how classrooms are being designed to improve poor mental health and physical wellbeing in young people.

Six ways for SME owners to have a good Christmas

Here, read about six ideas for SME owners to implement during this Christmas season to make life easier for everyone.

How can gardening help you to navigate depression?

There is no suggesting that mental health problems like depression can be 'solved' without any medical input, but how can gardening help you to navigate your serotonin levels?

Mental health at work: How healthy is the law?

In the second of a three part series, member firms of Ius Laboris outline the law across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Romania, Hungary and Poland about mental health at work.

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