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The Future of Mental Wellness: Technology and Self-Reflection

Child Mind Intitute

At the Child Mind Institute, were committed to exploring how technology can support mental well-being, especially for teens. However, technology can provide valuable support in several ways: Increased Accessibility Digital tools can break down barriers related to cost, stigma, and access to mental health professionals.

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Investing in the Future: Funder Perspectives on Technology and Youth Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

Watch the Recording On November 13, the Child Mind Institute convened a panel of experts to explore how philanthropic, institutional, and venture funders consider the impact of technology on young peoples mental health as they evaluate projects and invest in new solutions.

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Recovery from Psychosis in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Is Possible

Mad in America

Around the same time, I became convinced that, in order to prepare me for a higher position, the senior directors of the parent organisation had hired two international consultants: (1) a life coach and (2) an ex-CIA operative (to undertake a surveillance programme using the latest technology to investigate me).

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Beyond the Chemical Imbalance: Looking to the Past to Understand the Mental health Crisis

Mad in America

W e are living in an era of unparalleled prosperity, driven by advances in technology that have made the basic necessities of life—food, water, shelter—widely accessible to many. Life in America has generally become easier due to technological advancements. when agriculture began and modern civilization developed.

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Can Science Transform Child Mental Health?

Child Mind Intitute

We face urgent public health issues rising youth suicide rates, the pervasive influence of digital technology and social media, and an ongoing substance use crisis. Advances in digital technologies, data analytics, and interdisciplinary collaboration are making this possible.

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Dramatic Rise in Police Interventions on 988 Callers

Mad in America

And indeed, partly due to criticisms of the imminent-risk intervention practices from inside and outside 988Lifeline, during the original drafting of 988 legislation, the federal government declined Vibrant’s requests for direct access to 911’s call-tracing technology. Congress instead ordered a stakeholder consultation.

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Are You Ready for “Brain Transparency” and AI Reading your Mind?

Mad in America

’ It featured new but working technology that allows scanning of the human brain via wearable devices (no electrodes needed). From Igor Chudov : “The WEF’s annual meeting in Davos held a very important and exciting [ sic ] seminar discussing ‘Brain Transparency.’