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Mental Health stories - Page 16

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Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Eaton, a power management company, discusses their solutions for data center power and thermal management in Asia Pacific.
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Fitbit unleashes new sleep features

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
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Orion Health scores large Queensland health service contract

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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NZ's Orion Health clinches a deal with Queensland's Metro North to boost referral management for a healthcare network of 900,000.
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Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.
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Does marriage equality increase online bullying?

Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
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Cirrus inks new contracts on back of services division launch

Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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Cirrus Networks has inked three contracts totalling $1.5 million since launching its managed cloud services division in June.
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Cirrus Networks celebrates after 154% revenue growth

Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Cirrus Networks celebrates a staggering 154% revenue growth in FY15, boosted by major client wins and a robust sales pipeline, reaching AUD $14.9 million.
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Android App Review: Toxic Thinking

Tue, 5th May 2015
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Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.
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No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.
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Android App Review: Anti-stress Chromotherapy

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Anti-stress Chromotherapy is a fancy name for a simple idea, packaging a basic one-action app as a mental health tool.
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Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.
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Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'

Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.
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Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.
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Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.
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Young minds find tech solutions for mental health

Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.
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Surviving the winter

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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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.