mental health
Opioids May Help Patients With PTSD
Scientists from Japan have demonstrated that delta opioid receptor agonists may be useful for treating anxiety disorders such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Social Media Use Linked To Poor Mental Health In Indonesia
Social media use contributes to poor mental health in Indonesia, new research finds.
Would You Trust A Robot With Your Mind?
AI-based technologies are increasingly being used to address mental health problems. But what are the risks involved?
‘Find Your Passion’ May Be Terrible Career Advice
Thinking of passion as a fixed thing to be found can limit your growth and make you more likely to give up in the face of difficulties, researchers say.
Tech For The 99 Percent
As technological disruption reshapes societies and economies the world over, industry leaders need to consider how technology can be harnessed for the public good, instead of just for a fortunate few.
Scanning Social Media For Signs Of Domestic Violence
Researchers in China have developed predictive models using data from social media posts to assess the impact of domestic violence on the mental health of victims.
Social Skills, Not Vocabulary, Make A Shy Child Likeable
By assessing the language competency and social interactions of 164 preschoolers, researchers in Singapore have demonstrated that social skills rather than vocabulary improve the likeablility of shy children.
Prenatal Dietary Deficiencies Linked To Schizophrenia Risk
Scientists in Japan have discovered that the lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the prenatal diet is linked to schizophrenic symptoms in offspring.
Ban Hazardous Pesticide To Prevent Farmer Suicides, Studies Say
Pesticide-related suicides may be prevented by policies are geared toward banning them rather than securing their storage.
