Reflections column on the correlation between multiple siblings and mental health issues.
Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you’re greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids' cartoon. Start talking or typing about anxiety and the app generates the kind of comforting, sympathetic statements therapists are trained to deliver. The panda might then suggest a guided breathing
Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you're greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids' cartoon. Start talking or typing about anxiety and the app generates the kind of comforting, sympathetic statements therapists are trained to deliver. The panda might then suggest a guided breathing exercise, ways to reframe negative thoughts or stress-management tips. It's all part of a well-established approach used by therapists, but please don't call it therapy, says...
A growing number of AI chatbots are being pitched as a way to address the
With close to 500 people working at Gi Group in the UK, the leading recruitment and HR specialist recently supported its Group Head of Learning & Development, Emma-Louise Taylor, through a Mental Health First Aid England training programme to qualify as an MHFA Instructor. Having been part of the organisation for 19 years, Emma’s qualification as an MHFA Instructor allows her to deliver training both internally at Gi Group and externally for customers and partners. The evidence-based training...
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the mental health service industry with chatbots, providing compassionate, reassuring comments for adults and Gen Z. However, their effectiveness and safety remain disputed, with concerns about regulatory gaps.
The counselling sessions focus on all kinds of worries and concerns, and last year more than 14,000 sessions were delivered to children on low moods or feelings of unhappiness. That’s nearly 40 counselling sessions per day with children who feel unhappy. It is vital young people understand that Childline is here for all children with any concern, no matter how small they may seem. Our counsellors know how vital it is for young people to seek support when struggling with their mental health,...
When students think of university faculty or staff responsibilities, they probably think of lectures, office hours, and conferences. Similarly, the life of many academics is often thought to consist simply of regular attendance, reasonable work hours, and some administrative tasks. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The schedule of a faculty member
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended an interview with 99.3 WBT Charlotte News Director Mark Garrison on Tuesday, ahead of President Biden’s visit to Raleigh. The interview was cut short after Garrison asked a question about President Biden’s mental health. “That is incredibly offensive. I’m not going to take the premise of your […]
A CABI-led study has revealed that there is evidence of the benefits of chatgroups to human health, which can also be replicated in plant health.
There are countless reasons why home robots have found little success post-Roomba. Pricing, practicality, form factor and mapping have all contributed to failure after failure. Even when some or all of those are addressed, there remains the question of what happens when a system makes an inevitable mistake. This has been a point of friction […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
By Mahtab Javed Siddiqui, Mental Health Unit, South Asian Network, Artesia, CA As a child, I watched my mother meticulously prepare a paste of turmeric and black pepper over a hot flame. The sizzle of the paste and the aromatic scent of turmeric were overcome […]