Researchers evaluate behavioral changes in tweets of antidepressant drug users
In totality, nearly 670,000 tweets were evaluated, stemming from 186 users on the social platform.
Early indications of COVID-19 appeared on social media before the first outbreaks began
A database containing messages/posts on Twitter was analyzed to uncover any potential early indications of an emerging pandemic in 2019.
Betterhelp vs Talkspace: A comparison of top digital mental health apps
In this feature, we will shed light on the differences between the two companies and also elaborate on their journeys…
Social media plays a major role in believing COVID-19 misinformation
More than 3,000 participants were surveyed in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic for the purpose of this study.
Black Americans see social media as detrimental for political activism
The study was conducted by the Pew Research Center.
The intensity of Facebook use correlated with trust in the social platform
The study appeared in Online Information Review.
How linguistic patterns and machine learning could detect early stages of dementia
The study was published in IEEE Access.
Many British parents are concerned of their children’s exposure to the internet during COVID-19 pandemic
The survey they conducted included more than 1,500 parents of children in adolescence, all residing in the United Kingdom.
Excessive smartphone usage may not be so bad for one’s mental health
A new study is providing a different standpoint of excessive smartphone usage and its impact on mental health.
Video gaming may be beneficial for mental health
The new paper was published by Oxford University.
Adequate sleep duration and less screen time associated with stronger mental health
The results of the study vindicate numerous studies advocating for the implementation of those lifestyle factors in reducing depressive symptoms.
How social media can be a valuable tool for guiding public pandemic policy
The study was conducted at the Queensland University of Technology along with researchers in the Middle East and Italy.