by admin | Jul 13, 2025 | AI, AI News, artificial intelligence, chatbots, mental health, News, The Conversation, therapy
Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually... by admin | May 18, 2025 | App News, doomscrolling, mental health, News, TikTok, TikTok Sleep Hours
A few months ago, short-form video hosting giant TikTok began experimenting with features to discourage late-night app use in teens. The “wind down” feature would show a calm, meditative prompt after 22h00, encouraging teens to log off, and was controllable by... by admin | May 13, 2025 | AI, AI News, artificial intelligence, mental health, News, The Conversation, therapy
Mental health services around the world are stretched thinner than ever. Long wait times, barriers to accessing care and rising rates of depression and anxiety have made it harder for people to get timely help. As a result, governments and healthcare providers are... by admin | Feb 7, 2025 | doomscrolling, Internet, Internet News, mental health, News, psychology, socail media, The Conversation
That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment.... by Speedinet | Oct 25, 2024 | Alison Weihe, Company News, mental health, Sections, Talent and leadership
It is crucial to recognise that entrepreneurs are not immune to the mental health challenges faced by many. by admin | Apr 4, 2024 | AI, artificial intelligence, empathy, mental health, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation
In a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine learning to assess, simulate, and interact with human emotional states. As emotion-AI systems become more adept at detecting and...