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AI in mental health

Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Mental Health Care

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Introduction With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), its application in the field of mental health is gaining increasing attention. AI in mental health care leverages technologies such as emotion recognition, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics to assist in identifying potential mental health conditions. AI-powered tools can provide emotional regulation support, psychological interventions, and […]

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Health, Lifestyle, Society
Ocean Health

Why is ocean health important for human well-being?

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The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and contains about 97% of the Earth’s water (IPCC, 2019). Almost 2.4 billion people live within 100 km of the ocean globally and interact directly with it regularly (United Nations Ocean Conference). Unfortunately, our global ocean faces numerous pressures that affect

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Science, Sustainability
We need more robust social isolation strategies.

Social Isolation Strategies: How To Enhance Social Wellbeing

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Reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing through social inclusion involves creating social isolation strategies, policies, and initiatives. These actions need to promote equitable access to opportunities and resources for all individuals and communities. This needs to be the case regardless of their background or circumstances. Contextual social norms influence the development of social inclusion and

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Coronavirus, Society, Strategy
Investing in mental health is more than just addressing mental illness; it's about promoting mental well-being and meaning in life.

The Costs Of Neglecting To Invest In Mental Health

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The World Health Organization defines mental health as the absence of mental illness, and the promotion of mental well-being and meaning in a person’s life. Adverse impacts on mental health can result in mental illness, and in some cases, neurodevelopmental disorders. Investing in mental health is more than just addressing mental illness; it’s about promoting

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The importance of social and emotional learning in children

The Importance Of Social And Emotional Development In Children

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Introduction Social and emotional development in children has garnered significant attention in the recent years. Many studies have documented the importance of developing social and emotional skills. The initial years of infancy are particularly important for brain structure development (Ferreira, Reis-Jorge, & Batalha, 2021). The advantages of fostering awareness about self, society and environment extend

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Health, Society, Sustainability
the exploitation of Unskilled WORKERS in the workplace

The Workplace Exploitation of Unskilled Workers

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All too often, the workplace exploitation of unskilled workers goes under the radar. There are many reasons that we need robust individual protections for unskilled workers at a policy level. This would ensure that people in the workplace are protected from bullying, extended hours, and other unfair treatment. When it comes to workplace exploitation, differences in

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Society
Benefits of Environmental Volunteering

Heal Nature to Heal Yourself: The Benefits of Environmental Volunteering

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Mental health and climate change are contentious problems in today’s society, and both place impact on our overall quality of life. Globally, millions of individuals suffer from mental health issues. On top of this, there exists the constantly looming existential threat of climate change. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to either of these problems.

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Maintaining your digital well-being: Why it matters

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Most of us have relationships with our phones that rival loving, successful relationships. We eat, sleep, and vacation with our trusty devices. But is this relationship really successful? Could spending hours in front of phones, laptops, and computers do more harm than good? Definitions of digital well-being vary widely. In this article, the following definition

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