Tag: mental health
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AI mental health care: revolutionizing treatment
AI-driven mental health care: personalized treatments, predictive models, and ethical imperatives By Megan Marshall / Turtle Timeline Mental health is a growing concern globally, with more than 50% of people receiving a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives. Whether we struggle with our own mental health or care for loved ones who do, mental health…
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Psychedelics may better treat depression and anxiety symptoms than prescription antidepressants for patients with advanced cancer
C. Michael White, University of Connecticut In people with advanced cancer, psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA may significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms. Roughly 10% of patients with cancer experience anxiety, while 20% report depression. However, current research suggests that available prescription antidepressants do not significantly decrease depressive symptoms in…
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Keep up: the impact of rapidly changing technology
The struggle to keep up with rapidly changing technology, and its impact on society By Megan Marshall / Turtle Timeline From communicating with one another to accessing information, technology has revolutionized the way we live our lives. “the speed at which technology changes can be overwhelming,“ However, the speed at which technology changes can be…
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Why are electric bikes important to urban development?
Exploring the benefits of electric bikes for urban development: from traffic reduction to mental health improvement By Robbie Ferri Electric bikes are the future, and it couldn’t be more exciting. With recent advancements in technology and cycling continually growing in popularity, we are seeing a big rise in bike sales. People are trading in cars…