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December 11, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi

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Researchers Hope To Move New Depression Treatment Technique - rTMS - From the Margin To The Mainstream

December 11, 2018 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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Clinical trials are underway by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Canada for a new treatment option for major depressive disorder called Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). The treatment is being hailed by rTMS researchers as a transformative treatment for those suffering from treatment-resistant depression. [More]

October 3, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi

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Google’s Approach to Digital Wellbeing: What It Means for Us

October 3, 2018 19:33 by Tina Arnoldi  [About the Author]

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Our digital devices have become more prevalent, not just in our daily lives, but our minute-by-minute activities, and Google is clearly one of the players that entice us to stay connected. They recently shared research about how our experience with the digital world impacts our well-being and their commitment to keep the best interests of users in mind. Recognizing that not all interactions with technology are positive, Google is building in features to help users manage their technology use and develop healthier behaviors. [More]

September 12, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi

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The Possibilities of Chatbots as Therapists: A Replacement or Addition?

September 12, 2018 11:02 by Tina Arnoldi  [About the Author]

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The World Health Organization believes that by the year 2030, mental health will be the most significant disease worldwide. And advances in technology are one way to extend the reach to patients that need help. Recent research found that chatbots, or conversational agents, cannot express empathy to the extent a human can and people appreciate the nuances from their peers. However, there is some benefit in the act of disclosing personal information - even to a computer. [More]

September 6, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi

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Entrepreneurs Say Investing in Mindfulness at Work Pays Off

September 6, 2018 09:00 by Tina Arnoldi  [About the Author]

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Mindfulness is a hot topic. Researchers study the impact of mindfulness on the brain and advocates insist it improves their well being. It is more than personal improvement as mindfulness programs have reached into the workplace. A study published in Journal of Occupational Health Psychology in August of this year found that participants in mindfulness training improved their focus at work and had a slight increase in job satisfaction. [More]