“Kaiser executives say they don’t use AI to make patient care decisions, but they won’t say what technology powers the online surveys that automatically determine whether a patient needs an emergency appointment or assess whether a patient is a potential threat to themselves,” said Carolyn Stahl, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. “Whatever Kaiser wants … Read more
Ask any member of the public to point out the tiny autonomous island of Anjouan on a map, or better yet, ask an Irish influencer promoting the results of a fictitious gaming license, and you’ll likely be disappointed or even mildly amused by their efforts. Its true location is between Madagascar and the southeast coast … Read more
According to the German Society of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatic Medicine and Neurology (DGPPN), approximately 17.8 million adults in Germany, or approximately one in three, suffer from a mental illness each year. Of these, only 18.9% receive treatment each year. Nia* is one of them. “It’s not that easy to ask for help. It’s not that … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — More teens are gambling in North Carolina, raising concerns among health experts about the risk of addiction associated with the expansion of online sports betting. A joint investigation by ABC11 and ABC News Investigations examined how increased access to legal gambling platforms is impacting the behavior of young people across the … Read more
Netflix’s eight-part reality series blue therapy It follows seven couples as they overcome their relationships with the help of therapist Karen Doherty. This on-the-wall documentary focuses on therapy sessions and real-world interactions between couples, and deals with issues such as infidelity, dishonesty, financial hardship, and parenting. Doherty, a couples therapist and relationship coach, said the … Read more
A study found higher rates of problematic gaming and related problems such as excessive gaming and depression among young people in Singapore than those reported overseas. The study, led by Peter Chu, associate professor of psychology at James Cook University, investigated how common internet gaming disorder (IGD) and gaming disorder (GD) are among young people … Read more