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HTC to Send a VR Headset to the ISS to Support Astronaut Mental Health
Virtual reality is already being used on the ground to help prepare astronauts for the rigors of space, although now HTC says it’s sending its standalone VR headset Vive Focus 3 to the International Space Station (ISS) to help support the mental health of astronauts during their mission. To help alleviate stress, and maybe even…
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Looking at Cute Dog Pictures Improves Your Mental Health
Cute photos of baby animals, like this puppy, have been shown to improve attention and focus Source: Jen Golbeck / TheGoldenRatio4 If you find yourself taking a break mid-day and scrolling an Instagram feed full of cute dog photos, you’re not just procrastinating; you’re improving your mental health. Studies show that just a few minutes…
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WHO and BMJ convene global experts to discuss potential guiding principles for developmentally appropriate mental health content for youth on digital platforms.
The principles were deliberated during an online roundtable convened by WHO and the British Medical Journal on 4 October 2023, by a diverse panel of stakeholders, including experts and educators. “Digital platforms have an impact on the mental health of youth,” said Dr Ashley McKimm, Director of Partnership Development at the BMJ. “With this round…
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Children’s mental health professionals sought for survey
Therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, physicians, nurses and social service providers serving youth in West Virginia are encouraged to share their expertise on what is working and where gaps exist currently. Take the survey. Find more information. For questions, contact [email protected].
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Arizona’s mental health care system is still failing. Here’s how we intend to fix it
Catherine Miranda and T.J. Shope The Arizona State Hospital provides critically important inpatient psychiatric care to people with mental illnesses who are under court order for treatment. Treatment at our state hospital is considered “the highest and most restrictive” level of care. Patients are admitted because of an inability to be treated in a community…
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HTC’s Vive Focus 3 has a new, far-out mission: astronaut mental health
/ Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen will test a specially configured HTC Vive for up to eight months with the NASA Crew-7 mission. p>span:first-child]:text-gray-13 [&_.duet–article-byline-and]:text-gray-13″> By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something…
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For Those Who Serve the U.S. Abroad, Accessing Mental Health Care Can Be a Challenge
Many of us rely on our families, friends, communities, and mental health care professionals to help us navigate or alleviate the stress and challenges of everyday life. But for Americans serving their country overseas, they could face additional stressors—such as dangerous or unpredictable environments—while also (for many) being away from their families and having limited…
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Deported Veterans Need Mental Health Support
Approximately 16.8 veterans die by suicide daily. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020—a 57.3 percent higher suicide rate vis-à-vis non-veteran adults. A new suicide hotline, created through the National Suicide Designation Act of 2020, was introduced last July to help individuals in suicide prevention and crisis circumstances…
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Mental health and safety a priority for schools
School district administrators, teachers and school board members are always looking for ways to support the children who attend local schools. School districts around the region received a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Mental Health and Safety grant to assist in taking care of tomorrow’s leaders. Last year, school entities including school districts,…
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Continued support for teen wellbeing and mental health on YouTube
We’re also supporting the WHO and the British Medical Journal in hosting a round table of experts to develop guiding principles on defining developmentally appropriate mental health content for teens and examining strategies for communicating mental health resources and information to teens online. The meeting and resulting report aims to provide information that will help…
