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  • Feeling Pain? Swearing Might Be The Solution To Reduce It.

    Feeling Pain? Swearing Might Be The Solution To Reduce It.

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    Stub your toe and let out a curse word – it might actually make you feel better! A new study finds that swearing and even making obscene gestures can increase your tolerance for pain. While scientists are still figuring out exactly why, they think it might be a distraction technique or a way to regulate…

  • Can Architecture Improve Treatment Outcomes?

    Can Architecture Improve Treatment Outcomes?

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    How does the design of hospitals and treatment centers impact our mental well-being? In this Psychology Behind the Headlines segment, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss how a new mental health facility is breaking away from traditional, sterile hospital environments. Dr. Dan explains why inviting spaces with…

  • Don’t Believe Everything You See: Deepfakes and the Fight for Truth

    Don’t Believe Everything You See: Deepfakes and the Fight for Truth

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    Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the dangers of image manipulation in an increasingly digital world. Challenges of manipulated media  Experts highlight the difficulty of trusting anything you see online and the potential for deepfakes to be used for harmful purposes. Mental health impact  The spread of misinformation and…

  • New App is Helping Veterans Cope With Life’s Challenges

    New App is Helping Veterans Cope With Life’s Challenges

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    Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss an innovative virtual mental health platform for veterans. Breaking Barriers The platform, leveraging avatars for anonymity, aims to reduce stigma and encourage more veterans to seek help. Cognitive Behavioral Immersion A new therapeutic approach designed by Noah Robinson, offering hope and support through…

  • The Role and Limits of AI Chatbots in Mental Health

    The Role and Limits of AI Chatbots in Mental Health

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    Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the evolving landscape of mental health support in the digital age, emphasizing the promise and pitfalls of AI chatbots. Research Findings Dr. Thomas Heston’s study reveals AI chatbots often fail to detect signs of depression and seldom advise professional help, underlining the technology’s…

  • Revolutionizing Mental Health: AI’s Emerging Role in Diagnosis and Therapy

    Revolutionizing Mental Health: AI’s Emerging Role in Diagnosis and Therapy

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    Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in mental health care. Promise of Precision Large language models, such as neural scholars tailored for psychiatry, show promise in accurately diagnosing mental health conditions, potentially improving the quality of care and access for patients. Human Touch…

  • A Deep Dive into New South Wales’ Mental Health Crisis

    A Deep Dive into New South Wales’ Mental Health Crisis

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    Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the escalating mental health crisis in New South Wales, Australia. Alarming Trends Over 200 young individuals, some as young as 13, were placed in adult mental health units last year, underscoring a severe lack of appropriate care facilities for youth. Funding Shortfall The…

  • Unlocking Success: The Power of Goals, Mindset, and Motivation

    Unlocking Success: The Power of Goals, Mindset, and Motivation

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    Setting Clear Goals: Your Pathway to Success Define your destination with SMART goals to navigate the journey of entrepreneurship. Setting clear, well-defined goals acts as the guiding compass for entrepreneurs, offering direction amid uncertainties. By establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, you create a roadmap that not only outlines your desired destination…