3 Things to Know Before Talking to ChatGPT about Your Mental Health
People are using ChatGPT, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence for advice on their mental health, even though it wasn’t designed for that. While the chatbot is knowledgeable about mental health it can’t be relied upon for an accurate diagnosis, advice or treatment and is therefore not a substitute for a licensed therapist.
Digital Mental Health Tech for Children and Young People Recommended by Nice in First Rapid Healthtech Guidance
Four digital technologies that can help children and young people with mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or low mood have been recommended for use in the NHS once they achieve regulatory approval.
Daily Exposure to Virtual Nature Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in College Students
The authors of this study measured the influence of a daily virtual nature intervention on symptoms of anxiety, depression, and an underlying cause of poor mental health: rumination. The findings reinforce a growing body of literature that finds virtual nature is an effective, safe, and acceptable intervention for mental health promotion.
How Kunle Adewale is Using Virtual Reality to Improve Healthcare in Nigeria
Teni, a 14 year old girl diagnosed with sepsis experienced persistent low mood following her recovery. By participating in a virtual reality exercise organized by the Arts In Medicine Projects in Lagos, Nigeria, she was able to distract her mind from the pain and anxiety through immersive experiences and improve her mood. The Arts in Medicine Project outreach has since been expanded to older adult homes.
‘There’s a Sense of Urgency’: How Wearables Could Reshape Addiction Treatment
Wearables offer addiction treatment providers tantalizing opportunities to improve care outcomes. […] But there’s a serious problem. Researchers and practitioners still need to figure out what to do with the mountains of data that wearables could produce.
eMHIC Supports UNICEF to Develop E-Mental Health Solutions For Youth
eMHIC and UNICEF’s Europe and Central Asia regional team have been in conversation since 2018 with a focus on developing practical online solutions for helping “connect kids to care”. The eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) was an important source inspiration, providing international leadership for building USupport, set to be launched later this year.
Using a Digital Doorway for Behavioral Health Support in 2023
Behavioral health will continue to take center stage in 2023. It is critical that industry stakeholders collaborate to identify critical mental health needs and leverage available technology to produce meaningful change.
World Mental Health Report – Transforming Mental Health for All
This report is designed to inspire and inform the indisputable and urgent transformation required to ensure better mental health for all. While promoting a multisectoral approach, this report is especially written for decision-makers in the health
sector. This includes ministries of health and other partners in the health sector who are generally tasked with developing mental health policy and delivering mental health systems and services.
PAHO Launches New Campaign to Curb Stigma Against People with Mental Health Conditions
Washington, DC, October 7, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is launching #DoYourShare to support mental health, a campaign that seeks to curb the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health conditions, and promote positive interactions that improve their search for help. Various studies show that stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminatory […]
“It Can Be Done” – Combating Stigma and Discrimination for Better Mental Health Services in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, innovative approaches to combat and raise awareness of stigma and discrimination are bearing fruit, largely due to the persistent work of the National Scientific Centre of Kazakhstan, with its 2 dedicated Mental Health Centers founded by the Ministry of Health in Kazakhstan, in cooperation with WHO and partners.
