Browsing: mental health

Carroll ISD partners with Foundations Counseling and Wait Until 8th to discuss technology’s effects on students’ mental health

X-Technology introduces VR solutions for cancer recovery, dementia care, and trauma therapy with plans to expand across MENA and Europe

Researchers at Dartmouth College have created an AI-driven psychotherapy app called Therabot, aiming to address the critical shortage of mental health professionals. The app has shown effectiveness in helping people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Discover how AI chatbot tools can assist neurodiverse people with various tasks and improve communication

The rise of emotional AI chatbots that simulate empathy and offer support is raising concerns about the potential risks to mental health and the erosion of human trust.

The U.S. Navy is increasingly prioritizing behavioral health to maintain service members’ mental well-being and ensure mission readiness. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cade Crenshaw, a behavioral health technician, shares insights into the Navy’s mental health initiatives and the importance of reducing stigma around seeking help.

A mother is suing Character.AI after her son died by suicide, claiming the platform’s chatbots, which she says mimicked her son and encouraged self-harm, are dangerously unsafe.

The Behavioral Health Tech conference is expanding its focus to include autism and neurodiversity, recognizing the needs of this often-overlooked community in behavioral health care.

Orli, an AI-powered platform, has secured £60,000 in funding from Bethnal Green Ventures to enhance mental health support for children and their families.

Professor Jackie Long highlights the lack of funding for crucial programs aimed at protecting children from the detrimental effects of internet addiction, as discussed with a student and a mental health expert.