An ambitious app-based research project is hoping to change the conversation surrounding suicide and mental health by collecting the moods of millions of people from around the world over a 1-week period in October.
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An important message (via Movember) on World Suicide Prevention Day
SUICIDE NOTES TALK TOO LATE
When life throws some challenges your way, having a conversation is a good thing. It's a simple fact, but talking things through with someone you trust can mean the difference between staying in a dark place and giving yourself the opportunity to understand that things will get better.
Men are pretty good at talking about sport, work, movies or the latest gadget, but we need to get better at talking about the significant stuff going on in our lives - things li...
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Study provides evidence of the influence of emotion awareness on the development of attention in preschool children
Young children, who possess a good understanding of their own emotions and of those of their fellow human beings early on, suffer fewer attention problems than their peers with a lower emotional understanding...
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Could playing computer games reduce unwanted memories?
A new study finds playing Tetris after reactivating emotional memories could reduce the occurrence of intrusive memories - a common symptom in people with PTSD...
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Google Frees Its Dream Robots to Run Wild Across the Internet
Tech firm opens up its image processing neural-network algorithm and people create awesome images. Google has made its “inceptionism” algorithm available to all, allowing coders around the world to replicate the process the company used to create mesmerising dreamscapes with its image processing neural-network...
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Hearing Voices: Not Always a Sign of Mental Illness
At least 2.5 percent of the population hears sounds – including voices – that other people don't...
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Is the Human Brain Like a Computer?
Readers — and a computer — weigh in...
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Benefits of extracurricular sports extend into the classroom
Researchers have found that children participating in extracurricular sporting activities are more likely to follow rules and remained focused in the classroom...
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Sleep deprivation could reduce intrusive memories of traumatic scenes
A good night's sleep could be the wrong response to trauma. A good night's sleep has long been recommended to those who have experienced a traumatic event...
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Placebos ‘relieve symptoms, improve treatments’
A new research paper hails the medical benefits of the placebo effect, describing how 'dummy pills' can relieve symptoms and make other treatments more effective...
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