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Machines do what we tell them to do so are we not responsible for bias? Headlines such as “Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women” imply the demographics of a team are very relevant to the users of these tools. If machines can discriminate, what are some considerations around bias and AI fairness when it comes to mental health? [More]

Voice is how we communicate as humans and in recent years, has also become the way we interact with machines. People speak to devices now as part of their every day routine, whether buying online or completing a task. How will (or has) voice technology influenced the way we communicate with each other? [More]

As the holiday season approaches, internet search engines are seeing a significant increase in stress related searches. But which states have the largest volume of searches? [More]

The capabilities we have today with AI (Artificial Intelligence) are beyond what we could have imagined even ten years ago. We know computers can save time on manual tasks and increase efficiency. But can computers learn empathy? [More]

The picture that AI captures may reflect how a person feels at a point in time, but not their general state. And tools that use data to diagnose may be developed by individuals that do not have mental health backgrounds. But is AI is a tool mental health professionals can use in some capacity? [More]

The world is full of conspiracy theories, and new research has found people with certain personality traits are more likely to believe them. [More]

Researchers at the University of California Berkeley have found why people hold on to their beliefs despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Public Health and Environment shows a clear and drastic rise in the number of deadly brain cancers in recent years, raising the debate that a contributing factor is the widespread use of mobile phones. But despite the recent release, experts are divided more than ever on the question of whether or not cell phones and brain cancer risk are linked. Health experts caution against undue anxiety over the use of their cell phones. [More]

There is a real relationship between home environment and mental health. Research shows that elements of home environment such as light, plants, color, and decor can have a direct impact on mental and emotional well being. If you suffer from anxiety, stress or depression, consider some valuable ways you can modify your home environment to help improve your mental health. [More]

The importance of a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is well known, but researchers have recently studied the effect of healthy eating on one's mental health--with the possibility that foods that are good for the body may also be good for the mind. [More]