Mental Health stories - Page 15

Anti-stress Chromotherapy is a fancy name for a simple idea, packaging a basic one-action app as a mental health tool.

BE Intent is a cloud-based platform designed to help individuals get more out of their life and to help businesses boost productivity.

the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.

The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.

Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users’ emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.

Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

A long time ICT fan, David Cunliffe was keen to step back into an ICT role, taking over as Labour spokesperson when he took over the reins as Opposition leader.

New Zealand Mental Health Foundation praises social media, believing the internet to help depression sufferers.

Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.

Wild Bamboo clinches another UK client, outperforming local rivals in a fierce bid, showcasing its health software prowess.

Auckland University's Sparx video game, funded by NZ's Ministry of Health, tests as a promising depression treatment for the youth.

How a South Island organisation used a tailored CRM to track the progress of its patients and boost the IT confidence of its staff.

Johan Vendrig, CIO for the Auckland District Health Board, sees technology and its processes as the answer to uniting the health sector in its common cause.

NetSafe's Cocker questions the true benefits of the Govt's $1.5b Ultra Fast Broadband network, amidst debates on its future uses.

As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.