Tag: mental health
Most Popular Types Of Mobile Apps In 2023
Mobile apps have revolutionised the way we interact with technology and have fast become an essential part of our daily lives. There are now many types of popular mobile apps […]
Nearly half of UK gamers would rather keep playing than sleep, research shows
A new survey reveals that good mental health is one of the biggest issues affecting gamers throughout the UK, with nearly two-thirds (63%) believing that it is the key to […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: ‘Gaming has little effect on short term mental health’ – study
The short-term mental-health impact of playing video games “is probably too small” to be noticeable, according to a major study by the University of Oxford published Wednesday. “Our study finds […]
Instagram’s hiding likes feature now official – and optional
More than two years after it first began experimenting with hiding likes, Instagram is now making the feature official. The app will now allow all users to hide likes, though […]
Little association between tech and mental health problems in teens, claims study
A new Oxford University study that examined data from over 430,000 adolescents in the UK and US claims there is “little association” between technology and mental-health problems. The Oxford researchers investigated the […]
Over 1 in 3 UK business managers sought mental health support in last 12 months
A survey of UK business managers has revealed how the pressures of COVID-19 have impacted their mental health with over a third seeking professional help, according to new research from NerdWallet. […]
Blue Monday: Top Tech Tips for Beating Loneliness
As 2021 dawns, many of us were hoping for a brighter year than 2020. But in reality, we’re still a long way from socialising in real life, with this year’s […]
Mobile users turn to yoga apps to de-stress during lockdown
Mobile users turned to calming yoga, recipe and painting-by-numbers apps as stress and anxiety levels rose during the lockdown period, with use soaring by almost half (45%, 45% and 44% […]
Mental Health app could help young people who self-harm
A smartphone app designed to manage negative emotions and periods of anxiety could help to reduce self-harm in young people, according to research. BlueIce is a prescribed app – meaning […]
How Music Influences Our Decisions
The effects of music on our mental state are well-documented. Music is often used for therapeutic purposes, whilst there are literally hundreds of playlists on Spotify dedicated to music that […]
