Month: June 2017
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Study: App Aims to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
The worlds of technology and health and constantly growing closer and closer together. Whether you’re at a medical hospital, physical therapy, or visiting a psychiatrist, chances are that technology is going to play a role in your treatment. One such technology is making a name for itself in the medical and psychological community as an…
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Study: Facebook is Might be the Reason You’re Unhappy
I’ve talked before about how technology is taking over, about how many times we’re accidentally sucked into our phones. We’re checking our social media accounts, multiple times a day for no other reason that the fear of missing out (FOMO).
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Is Mindfulness Replacing Therapy for Battling Depression?
It’s been estimated that nearly 16 million adults age 18+ have been affected by depression, and close to 10% suffer from mood disorders. Can you guess what the most common treatment method is for both of these things? You guessed it: medication. And the number of people being prescribed these medications is on the rise.…
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Technology is Helping Close the Gap for Women
Unfortunately, not the pay gap, although hopefully that will improve soon too! While some people choose to gift flowers, jewelry, or cute nic nacs to their mothers or wives on special occasions, others choose the route of technology. And do you want to know why? Although we’re all aiming for gender equality, it’s no secret…
