Mental Health NewsFeed

March 29, 2025

LSTM Boosts Demand Forecasting in Finance Industry

The models discussed are primarily used for various applications in industries such as finance, operations, and logistics. For example, LSTM and Prophet are used for forecasting demand or customer churn, while ResNet and UNet are applied to image classification tasks like quality control and medical imaging. BERT is utilized for language understanding tasks like sentiment analysis and machine translation. Additionally, GPT, Claude, and LLaMA are used for natural language generation tasks such as summarizing content and generating marketing copy.

https://martech.zone/what-is-training-an-ai-model/

March 29, 2025

Melbourne Researchers Crack Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Code

Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a computer model that can rapidly diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in 83% of cases, bringing hope to thousands of Australians affected by the debilitating condition. The model was trained on biological samples and symptoms from over 1,000 people with CFS and compared them to tens of thousands of people with other conditions. Medical researcher Adrienne O'Neill lived with undiagnosed CFS for a decade before receiving a diagnosis.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/it-took-11-years-for-adrienne-s-illness-to-be-diagnosed-a-new-computer-model-could-change-everything-20250324-p5llz1.html

March 29, 2025

Parents Warned About Secret Online Emojis and Acronyms

Surrey Police warned of a 'secret world of emojis' linked to drugs and sex in December 2022, while Nottinghamshire Police issued a list of 52 acronyms and hashtags allegedly used by teenagers discussing mental health, drugs, and sex. To keep children safe online, parents can use parental controls like iOS's Screen Time feature or Android's Family Link app, and have open conversations with their kids about social media usage. Charities like the NSPCC recommend visiting sites together to learn about them and discussing safety and responsibility. The World Health Organisation recommends limiting young children to 60 minutes of daily screen time, especially for those under two.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14549281/children-texting-secret-incel-emojis.html

March 29, 2025

Prince Charles Returns to Public Life in London

Prince Charles was seen in public for the first time since his hospitalization waving at well-wishers outside Clarence House in London. In contrast to last year, when he received personal news about his cancer diagnosis from Prince Harry, this time he learned through the media like the general public. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle's foundation participated in the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families in San Francisco, where experts discussed youth mental health, social media, and AI impacts. Former EU Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager emphasized the need for a collective effort to address online risks and promote children's wellbeing through cross-sector collaboration.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296381-prince-harry-meghan-release-message-as-king-charles-returns-from-hospital

March 29, 2025

Tom Cruise Helps Josh Smith Manage Anxiety

Tom Cruise revealed on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast that social anxiety is a common issue people face, often leading to self-doubt. He shared how Tom's pep talk helped him cope with these feelings, encouraging him to acknowledge and manage his anxieties when he feels overwhelmed, such as during social situations where he worries about being perceived as "weird".

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296195-hayley-atwell-credits-tom-cruise-for-helping-her-overcome-social-anxiety

March 29, 2025

UCL Study Links Violent TV to Weakened Hearts

Researchers at UCL Mechanical Engineering, led by Dr Ben Hanson, have found that exposure to violent TV can affect children's hearts, with even three-year-olds showing changes in cardiac muscle. The study suggests that prolonged stress can lead to weakened heart muscle, thickening of the heart chambers, and increased risk of heart attack and failure, particularly for those with pre-existing heart conditions or experiencing extreme stress.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14548069/Netflix-Hulu-shows-TV-heart-mental-health.html

March 28, 2025

ADHD Cases Soar Amid Pandemic's Lingering Effects

Adult ADHD diagnoses surged during the pandemic, with a significant increase in reported cases, according to a study. James Vivian, an Australian man, experienced a resurgence of symptoms after feeling they had subsided, highlighting the potential for long-term effects of the pandemic on mental health.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-the-pandemic-prompted-a-surge-in-adult-adhd-diagnoses-20250328-p5ln9e.html

March 28, 2025

Anant Goenka's Path to Work-Life Harmony

Anant Goenka, a prominent figure in the Indian business world, emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and installing the right value systems for personal and professional success. He suggests that individuals should prioritize their well-being and create a balance between their professional and personal lives to achieve long-term goals. This approach can help individuals make better decisions, improve their mental health, and increase productivity.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/anant-goenka-work-life-balance-rpg-group-work-culture-india-investment-summit-mumbai-employee-value-systems-india-11743166849454.html

March 28, 2025

Indonesia Blocks Social Media for Minors Under 18

Indonesia has issued new rules aimed at protecting children online, with President Prabowo Subianto announcing a regulation to delay access to social media for minors. The policy follows a directive from Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid, but details were not provided.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/indonesia-issues-new-rules-aimed-at-protecting-children-online