Posts Tagged ‘psychological’
Study doesn’t find evidence to link internet access with poorer psychological well-being and mental health
Is the internet bad for mental health? What the latest study really means. (Mashable): … Enter a study published Tuesday by researchers in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, which tried but did not succeed in finding a compelling link between internet access and poor mental health and well-being. Business Insider, for example, declared that the…
Read MoreStudy: Self-guided internet-delivered treatment can significantly reduce ADHD symptoms among adults
Although ADHD was originally considered to be a disorder of childhood, it has been clear for years that it also impacts adults. At least 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD struggle with symptoms into adulthood and the estimated prevalence of ADHD in adults is between 4 and 5%. As with children and teens, medication treatment is…
Read MoreMarshmallow Test with a twist: 3- and 4‑year-olds kids display more self-control when their reputation is at stake
Children Will Wait to Impress Others—Another Twist on the Classic Marshmallow Test (Association for Psychological Science): If you asked people to name a famous psychology study, the “marshmallow test” would probably come out near the top of the list. In this task, young children are told they can immediately get a small reward (one marshmallow)…
Read MoreFive reasons to welcome Digital Mental Health innovations
___ Mapping out the Mental Health startup ecosystem (Medium): “Today, 1 in 5 people have a diagnosable mental illness, and 1 in 20 people have difficulty leading their everyday life due to mental illness. However before even talking about the prevalence of the issue?…one must realize how ineffective the current infrastructure is. Here are some…
Read MoreGrowing research aims at helping cancer patients in distress access most-likely-to-help self-care options, from Mindfulness training to Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
___ Mindfulness in cancer treatment: time to stop and think (The Conversation): “Breathe deeply and focus on the moment: mindfulness now appears everywhere as a technique to improve well-being, including in health care. Mindfulness training is often suggested for cancer patients to reduce high levels of anxiety and distress associated with diagnosis, treatment and anticipation…
Read MoreTailoring computing experience based on user’s mental state and quality of attention: Key neurotechnology patent #30
Today we highlight a fascinating 2008 patent assigned to Microsoft, discussing assessment techniques such as pupil tracking or head orientation sensors to identify where and what the user is focused on–and what types of information and/ or notifications to display accordingly. U.S. Patent No. 7,395,507: Automated selection of appropriate information based on a computer user’s context.…
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