Sophisticated new emotional wellness apps powered by AI are growing in popularity. But these apps pose their own mental health risks by enabling users to form concerning emotional attachments and dependencies to AI chatbots, and deserve far more scrutiny than regulators currently give them, according to a new paper from faculty at Harvard Business School…
Pets are our safe space, a source of comfort, calm, and unconditional love with a wagging tail. Add in some hearty laughs because of their silly goofiness. They help anchor us in a fast-paced world that often feels overstimulating and overwhelming. More than just companions, they support our mental wellbeing too. A survey jointly released…
For two years, Hongkonger Ng Mei-ling only left her flat for regular visits to a psychiatrist. She said she had to quit her clerk job after she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder due to work pressure in 2017. Her symptoms had worsened. She had a rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, insomnia and a lack…
For two years, Hongkonger Ng Mei-ling only left her flat for regular visits to a psychiatrist. She said she had to quit her clerk job after she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder due to work pressure in 2017. Her symptoms had worsened. She had a rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, insomnia and a lack…
Hong Kong’s Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing has announced dozens of measures to promote the “silver economy” and address the needs of the city’s ageing population. These cover five main areas: boosting consumption, developing tailor-made products, promoting quality assurance of “silver” products, strengthening financial and insurance protection, and encouraging older residents to re-enter the…
A few years ago, I was asked to give a talk about “mental health” to leaders, laborers, and businessmen from the agriculture industry. It was a strange request, of course, because this was a totally different field, filled with folks who have a different kind of expertise. Also, I was the only speaker tasked to…
Losing weight is never as simple as it sounds. The first advice we often hear is, “Cut your calories.” But here’s something surprising: cutting your calorie intake might actually take a toll on your mental health. A new study has revealed that low-calorie diets may increase the risk of depression—especially among men and people who…
On a spring morning in March 2025, a group of women gathered in a hall above a bus station in Hackney, about 4.5 miles from London. In front of them was a dazzling array of conditioners, serums, mousses and hairbrushes, punctuated by the odd mannequin head. Amid merriment and banter, they learned how to use…
Jaipur: A delegation from University of Manchester, UK, currently visiting Rajasthan, is looking to tie up with the state govt for academic research and institutional collaborations on non-communicable diseases, mental health and climate change, among others. The delegation will meet CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday.Speaking with TOI, Keith Brennan, Vice Dean for Internationalisation, Faculty of…
Family happiness in Hong Kong has improved for the first time in three years but not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with mental health experts calling for the government to develop family policies using Singapore as a model. HK. WeCARE, a concern group under Wofoo Social Enterprises, revealed on Thursday the family happiness index stood at…