Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h

Updated on: January 06,2024

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h

Updated on:January 06,2024

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers ass

Updated on: January 05,2024

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers ass

Updated on:January 05,2024

Bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: Changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyResearcher wearing the Empatica E4 bracelet. Credit: Diego Hidalgo-MazzeiResearchers have announced preliminary results of using wearable technology

Updated on: January 05,2024

Bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: Changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyResearcher wearing the Empatica E4 bracelet. Credit: Diego Hidalgo-MazzeiResearchers have announced preliminary results of using wearable technology

Updated on:January 05,2024

Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.Cross-subject emotion recognition framework based on fNIRS, including data collection, data partitioning, model training and evaluation. Credit:Cyborg

Updated on: January 04,2024

Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.Cross-subject emotion recognition framework based on fNIRS, including data collection, data partitioning, model training and evaluation. Credit:Cyborg

Updated on:January 04,2024

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on: January 04,2024

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on:January 04,2024

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Updated on: January 02,2024

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Updated on:January 02,2024

Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis

by Lori SolomonMetabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Psychiatry.Jakub Tomasik, Ph.

Updated on: January 02,2024

Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis

by Lori SolomonMetabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Psychiatry.Jakub Tomasik, Ph.

Updated on:January 02,2024

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet

Updated on: January 02,2024

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet

Updated on:January 02,2024

Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have

Updated on: December 30,2023

Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have

Updated on:December 30,2023

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

by Molly Castle Work, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLos Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3 million K

Updated on: December 30,2023

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

by Molly Castle Work, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLos Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3 million K

Updated on:December 30,2023

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

by Stephen Hughes,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don't, arecent studyfrom Sweden has

Updated on: December 30,2023

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

by Stephen Hughes,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don't, arecent studyfrom Sweden has

Updated on:December 30,2023

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

by Kai Zhuang Shum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYouth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology conc

Updated on: December 30,2023

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

by Kai Zhuang Shum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYouth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology conc

Updated on:December 30,2023