Tag: depression
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Facebook Addresses Suicide Prevention with New Feature
Facebook has partnered with a number of suicide prevention organisations to introduce a new feature with which users can report posts that might suggest a friend is in need of help and support. In a post made on the Facebook Safety page, the social network comments on its responsibility to our safety and outlines what…
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Binge TV Streaming Linked To Depression
Recently we reported on a study which linked excessive use of Facebook to depression, by the way the site often prominently displays the achievements and boasting posts of others, Now in a similar study, the excessive ‘binge’ watching of massive quantities of shows streamed online has also been linked to symptoms of depression in users.…
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Study Links Facebook Envy With Depression
A recent study has shown that the envy some of us feel when browsing Facebook could have a negative effect on us psychologically, potentially leading to depression. Users of the social networking site are often exposed to the successes of others, be it in material ways or romantically, so it’s no secret that the site…
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Only in Japan! PARO – The Responsive Robotic Seal Offering Comfort to Tragedy Sufferers
It’s almost been a year since the Japanese tragedies which saw an earthquake and subsequent tsunamis rock the country with many losing their homes, possessions and most unfortunately for many even their loved ones. With the rebuilding of not only the affected area of the Pacific coastline but also the lives of those who survived,…