Tag Archives: mental-health

Harvard Public Health Magazine: “Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives”

Posted on April 4, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives A new book explores the social roots of a teen suicide cluster Harvard Public Health Magazine Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives Mental Health Written by Amy Roeder Published April 3, 2024 In a … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: “Artificial intelligence holds the promise of optimizing many aspects of life, from education and medical research to business and the arts. But some applications may have a deeply worrisome effect on human relationships.” Sociologist Sherry Turkle warns against growing trend of turning to AI for companionship, counsel

Posted on March 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Science & Tech Lifting a few with my chatbot Sociologist Sherry Turkle warns against growing trend of turning to AI for companionship, counsel Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer March 27, 2024 4 min read Artificial intelligence holds the promise of … Continue reading →

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Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The Guardian

Posted on March 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per month Support us ‘Politicians are catching up with the public’: MSP Liam McArthur, who tabled the assisted dying bill on Thursday. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Scotland Bill tabled in Scotland … Continue reading →

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World Sleep Day (which falls into Brain Awareness week). Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science. Source: BBC news

Posted on March 15, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science 4 hours ago 15th March 2024 By Zaria Gorvett, Isabelle Gerretsen and Richard Gray,Features correspondent Getty Images To celebrate World Sleep Day, here’s our science-based guide to getting the best slumber … Continue reading →

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Brain Awareness Week:- Article chosen from EL PAIS from Sleep deprivation to mental illness. A lack of sleep affects our emotions, we become less positive and more anxious

Posted on March 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

A meta-analysis synthesizes 50 years of sleep deprivation research and reveals that not enough rest can lead to emotional changes the next day. Source: EL PAIS Health Sleep disorders A lack of sleep affects our emotions, we become less positive … Continue reading →

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Brain Awareness Month: canisgallicus.com suggests we look at highly sensitive people (HSP’s) and how a sensitive trait can cause so many difficulties in interacting in everyday life. Also two articles which deal with similar conditions but not medical. “What to know about sensory overload 2” and “What is sensory processing disorder.” Please share. Source: Medical News Today. Links highly recommended for further academic medical research

Posted on March 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

What is a highly sensitive person? A highly sensitive person (HSP) is more aware of social stimuli, such as other people’s voices and facial expressions. They may be particularly empathetic but also more prone to overstimulation. Psychologist Elaine Aron developed … Continue reading →

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Mental illness, addictions, intellectual impairments, disabilites, elderly. Yet again a scandal and who pays but the Vulnerable? This election year I hope the question is loud enough about charities, mental illness provision, nursing homes, homes for peoples with disabilities, addiction, the reasons behind the homeless crisis with “A country is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable”.

Posted on February 18, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support Us | Sign in Advertisement Read Next SJOG said it intends to transder community services to the HSE by mid-August Shutterstock/DC Studio sjog St John of God service users ‘alarmed’ by proposed transfer to HSE due to funding issues … Continue reading →

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Scientology-linked UK drug rehab left vulnerable people ‘traumatised’. Source: The Observer. Comment: Ballivor, Co. Meath. Buildings bought to become a Rehabilitation Centre. People protested and rightly so. Cinderella HSE services blight our vulnerable people who have mental illness/addiction issues but that doesn’t mean we need The Church of Scientology regime.

Posted on February 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per monthSupport us ShowMore The Scientology headquarters in Los Angeles. The drills at the Narconon rehab centre in Sussex are based on the writings of L Ron Hubbard, Scientology’s founder. Photograph: Leigh … Continue reading →

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AI MAY BE ATROPHYING OUR BRAINS, PROFESSOR WARNS. Source: Futurism. The__Byte

Posted on February 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

 AM EST byNOOR AL-SIBAI / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BRAIN DRAIN AI MAY BE ATROPHYING OUR BRAINS, PROFESSOR WARNS IF YOU DON’T USE YOUR BRAIN, YOU COULD LOSE ITS ABILITIES. GETTY / FUTURISM Barely Functional Just like smartphone GPS has harmed our sense of … Continue reading →

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A win for science, and patients, against brain injury ‘nihilism’. “2020: 214,000 hospitalisations for traumatic brain injury and 69,000 deaths.” Source: The Harvard Gazette.

Posted on February 15, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

HEALTH A win for science, and patients, against brain injury ‘nihilism’ Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer February 14, 2024 6 min read Hope for progress even after a 450-foot fall, trial shows, defying pessimism that hurts research and families New research … Continue reading →

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