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As we focus on Mental Health Awareness month and all that’s happening in the industry, it’s exciting to see innovative treatment options emerge. Take a look at what FireflyVR is bringing to the mental health industry at https://lnkd.in/dcWwWepq. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Extended Reality (XR) continues to show promise as a tool for positive mental health. “Participants in the study demonstrated equivalent improvements using XR-(therapy) compared to traditional (therapy). XR-participants also reported that the novelty of experiences they had access to encouraged them to continue” The power of the XR therapy is a combination of distraction mechanisms and well timed accomplishments to reverse negative thinking patterns. We continue to see this response in the literature and make improvements to the experiences to include building resilience through play. #extendedreality #virtualreality #videogames #mentalhealth #powerofplay https://lnkd.in/g8MB43Yc

🚨 Are you mindfully scrolling or mindlessly exposing yourself to a digital deluge? 📱🌀 Uncover the crucial takeaways from a pivotal study exploring how tech overuse could be chipping away at our mental health. Dive into my latest blog post for essential tips on setting tech boundaries, embracing digital detoxes, and preserving your well-being in the digital age. Let's decode the dark side of our screens together. 💡🧠 #MentalHealth #DigitalWellness #SocialMedia #TechLifeBalance #DigitalDetox #MindfulTech Use the link for an enlightening read! 🔗✨

Over the course of this year, I've been fortunate enough to meet some truly inspiring founders at TechCrunch. Today, I want to introduce you to a standout startup that's making a significant impact in the mental health space: Selftalk.space. Born out of a desire to promote peace of mind, Selftalk.space has built an innovative tool that generates personalized self-therapy audios to guide you through your challenging emotions. If you find yourself: - Being overly critical of yourself - Experiencing feelings of low self-esteem - Encountering sudden bouts of anxiety - Feeling misunderstood by those close to you - Overwhelmed by intense emotions such as loneliness or anger - Constantly feeling stressed or on the verge of burnout - Facing challenges in your relationships Then you might want to explore what @selftalk.space has to offer. The app is designed to help you: - Understand the origin of your negative feelings - Alleviate the weight of negative thoughts and emotions, both towards yourself and others - Discover a sense of calm and inner peace - Transition your negative emotions towards more positive ones - Gain new perspectives and insights on your emotions and their roots You can download the app here: - For Android users, it's available on the Google Play Store: https://lnkd.in/gFRC_z_5 - For iPhone users, you can get it from the App Store: https://lnkd.in/gZkuiUvq Viorica Vanica and Elena Oprea

Is Gen Z facing a mental health crisis today? If so, is there awareness and is something being done about it ? Evidence indicates an affirmative response to the first question and a negative response to the second. Very clearly, Gen Z - is starved for social connection - has growing cases of depression - has an increase of suicidal tendencies Very instrumental in fueling this was a time period from 2010 to 2015, which saw: - a proliferation of smartphones - the emergence of front facing cameras - high speed internet The whole way social interaction at a virtual level plays out has changed drastically Earlier, it was called Social Networking Service as it was primarily for connecting Now it is called Social Media as it is being used for broadcasting The proliferation of apps has made things worse. Most of the apps teach us nothing - they simply get us addicted. We are consuming more than we are creating. And how are youngsters suffering? - they are swapping people for screens - they are overprotected offline - they are under protected online The anti fragile system we are born with is being dismantled. Unless - our muscles - our bones - our immune systems are challenged, they weaken. And this is happening. And all in all, who is more affected, girls or boys ? We shall see in a future post Do share your perspectives. Visual Architect : Jyoti Bagaria

In today's digital age, Gen Z is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and personal development. However, the heavy reliance on social media for validation can lead to a distorted self-image and mental health challenges. Excessive attachment to social media often fuels anxiety, depression, and a sense of inadequacy, as it promotes unrealistic standards of success and beauty. It's essential for Gen Z to cultivate a balanced perspective, recognizing the difference between online personas and real-life authenticity. Raising awareness about the potential negative impacts of social media can empower this generation to develop healthier habits, such as setting boundaries, practicing digital detoxes, and prioritizing face-to-face interactions. By doing so, we can foster a more resilient, self-aware, and mentally healthy generation. Let's encourage Gen Z to be mindful of their digital footprint and focus on genuine connections over virtual validation. Thank you Milind Kher for focusing on this socially relevant issue. #GenZ #MentalHealth #SocialMediaDetox #DigitalWellbeing

"Can AI help prevent loneliness and isolation in society?" Social Robots and Companions: AI-driven robots designed to interact with and assist people can provide companionship, especially for the elderly or those living alone. These robots can engage in conversations, play games, or even assist with daily tasks, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness. AI-driven Mental Health Support: AI-powered mental health apps and platforms can offer emotional support and guidance. These tools can provide coping mechanisms, mindfulness exercises, and virtual therapy sessions to help individuals manage feelings of loneliness and isolation.

The Anxious Generation has been coined after it was found that mental health in younger people was being negatively impacted by the constant connection to smartphones. It has adverse effects on: 🧠Attention spans 🎨Creativity and imagination 😆Confidence in social situations 🫂Teamworking skills How do we change something that's culturally accepted as the norm even though it has such significant pitfalls for our health and our work? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3ytaAJH #Behaviour #Communication #EmployeeEngagement

I love the new mental wellbeing feature in the Apple Health app and the journaling app on the iPhone. Tracks and visualizes patterns of wellbeing in moments, over a day, time in daylight and lots more. It also allows you to track anxiety and depression risk. Give it a try. Recognizing how you feel and jotting down your thoughts not only helps you stay emotionally balanced but also improves decision-making. It's like giving your brain a workout, making you better at learning from experiences and handling stress. These simple practices support your mental well-being and boost your overall performance. #mentalwellbeing #trysomethingnew #healthandwellness

Technology is the future. And it's also the present. Here's what you need to know as it relates to your mental health: Tech has come a long way, and it opens up new opportunities. But, there's also a dark side to tech. Social media addiction, information overload, and cyberbullying, all take a toll on our mental health. So, how can we protect ourselves? 👉🏼 Step back and take a break from tech when necessary 👉🏼 Set boundaries and stick to them 👉🏼 Be mindful of your tech use, and how it makes you feel Research shows a direct link between technology use and mental health. ✅ The good news is that technology can also be a tool for better mental health. Gone are the days where we have to choose between our mental health and technology. 👉 Here are some ways to use technology to improve your mental health: 1️⃣ Mindfulness apps - to help you relax and focus 2️⃣ Journaling apps - write down your thoughts, feelings, and goals 3️⃣ Mental health therapy apps - for quick access to counseling and therapy As we move forward, technology will continue to shape our lives. It's up to us to use it in a way that benefits us and our mental health. Stay informed and implement technology in a way that serves you 💪. The future is exciting, and with the right approach, technology can be a tool that enhances our lives. Video Credits- To it respective owners