Mental Health stories - Page 6
AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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smart home
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data privacy
Nvidia's CEO calls AI agents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, highlighting their potential to transform tech with autonomy and emotional intelligence.
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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wearables
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api
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apple
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
Beyond Blue boosts collaboration with Microsoft Teams upgrade
Thu, 29th May 2025
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uc
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hp
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video conferencing
Beyond Blue has enhanced its communication with a Microsoft Teams rollout and new meeting tech, boosting collaboration and hybrid work efficiency.
WHO endorses Australia's dementia care training framework
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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health education
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mental health
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aged care
The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia's national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.
Australian workers report highest stress in Asia-Pacific region
Tue, 13th May 2025
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productivity
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mental health
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work-life balance
Over half of Australian workers report high stress, with 23% feeling overloaded, the highest in Asia-Pacific, reveals ADP's People at Work 2025 report.
Australian programme fosters resilience amid cost pressures
Tue, 6th May 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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productivity
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mental health
XVenture launches MindZen(xv), a program to boost resilience and emotional wellbeing for Australians amid rising cost-of-living pressures and economic challenges.
AI offers vital support for dementia care but risks remain high
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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ai
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alexa
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mental health
AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.
Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hcm
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mental health
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work-life balance
Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
Phonak's new hearing aid with AI chip boosts speech clarity
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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connectivity
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canstar blue
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mental health
This World Hearing Awareness Month, Phonak aims to shift perceptions of hearing loss in Australia, promoting early assessments and its innovative AI-powered hearing aids.
Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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fintech
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education, learning & training
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dei
Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.
IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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iwd
As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.
IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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sports
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leadership
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iwd
On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.
IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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insurance
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leadership
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iwd
On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.
Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gambling
A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.
HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.
AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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wearables
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ai
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healthtech
By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.
Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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job seekers
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mental health
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work-life balance
The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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social media
Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.