Different addictions display varying mixes of behavioral traits such as poor impulse control or delayed gratification. #MentalHealth #Psychology Addiction study reveals distinct cognitive mechanisms behind different behaviors psypost.org/addiction-stud…

Fascinating! I don't know what it means, but it's fascinating. #MentalHealth #Psychology Your name influences your appearance as you age, according to new research psypost.org/your-name-infl…

Well, bummer! I wonder what the evolutionary explanation for this is. Surely our ancestors spent plenty of time in the sun. #MentalHealth #Psychology #Evolution Prolonged sun exposure associated with potential brain health risks, study finds psypost.org/prolonged-sun-…

This is good news. Life insurers banned from using genetic tests to deny cover or hike premiums - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…

An excellent critique of the psychologically damaging and counterproductive strategies of the #SocialJustice movement. #MentalHealth #Psychology An Excess of Woke Thinking May Harm Mental Health or Relationships | AwayPoint valerietarico.com/2021/12/15/an-…

Thinking about the future of diverse technological and biological intelligences forces us to grapple with deeper questions about who we are and what kind of future we want to build. #technology #AI Michael Levin in Noema Magazine noemamag.com/ai-could-be-a-…

Oh, we are in for some interesting times in the era of #AI. #Technology #Psychology #ArtificialIntelligence #Art AI-generated poetry is indistinguishable from human-written poetry and is rated more favorably | Scientific Reports nature.com/articles/s4159…

Venting to a chatbot reduces anger & frustration, but doesn't give a sense of social support or reduce loneliness. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #AI AI-assisted venting can boost psychological well-being, study suggests psypost.org/ai-assisted-ve…

A survey shows that many people are using #AI informally to help with their mental health. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence Use of AI in Mental Health Care: Community and Mental Health Professionals Survey mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e60589

Several studies find that #AI companions reduce loneliness & that consumers underestimate the degree to which AI companions would improve their loneliness. #Consciousness #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/…

If #AI ever develops consciousness there will be debates over our ethical responsibility to them. #Philosophy #Consciousness #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience theguardian.com/technology/202…

Rise of #AI and loneliness drives demand for robot pets. #Consciousness #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence abc.net.au/news/2025-01-0…

New study challenges assumptions about social media’s harm to mental health. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #SocialMedia psypost.org/new-study-chal…

'Teaching digital literacy skills to children & parents would be more effective than a ban.' #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #SocialMediaStrategy Queensland researchers say evidence linking social media to youth mental health problems is 'weak' abc.net.au/news/2025-01-0…

Community notes aren't always effective. By the time they are implemented, the damage is done and often no consensus is reached. #Technology #Psychology #SocialMedia Elon Musk created Community Notes and Meta is following suit. Here's how it works abc.net.au/news/2025-01-0…

One thing is certain - #AI companions will profoundly transform future relationships. #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence Users of AI chatbot companions say their relationships are more than 'clickbait' — but views are mixed on their benefits abc.net.au/news/2025-01-0…

The problem will be knowing if and when #AI becomes conscious. #Philosophy #Consciousness #Evolution #ArtificialIntelligence What should we do if AI becomes conscious? These scientists say it’s time for a plan nature.com/articles/d4158…

Fears social media ban will strip kids with disability of 'lifeline'. Many people with disability rely on social media for community, connection and support. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #SocialMedia abc.net.au/news/2025-04-2…

Chatbots experience anxiety-like behaviour when shown distressing content and their performance degrades as a result. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #AI We’re about to need therapists for AI. And nobody is fully ready. linkedin.com/posts/radhikad…

This article is a reminder that #AI doesn't have to be perfect, it only has to be better than humans. How The Ottawa Hospital uses AI ambient voice capture to reduce physician burnout by 70%, achieve 97% patient satisfaction venturebeat.com/ai/how-the-ott… via VentureBeat