MindNews 6 Autism stereotypes we need to overcome by Leah Llano May 2, 2024 by Leah Llano May 2, 2024 In today’s society, misconceptions about autism often lead to stigma and misunderstanding. By debunking these misconceptions, more inclusive and supportive environments can be created …
Mind Aventido Celebrates Classroom Inclusion with ‘Design Your Own AT Superhero’ Competition by Leah Llano April 25, 2024 by Leah Llano April 25, 2024 In a bid to foster creativity and awareness surrounding assistive technology (AT), Aventido, a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusion solutions, recently hosted a …
MindNews CAE wins £303k to train more disabled people as access experts by Leah Llano April 2, 2024 by Leah Llano April 2, 2024 The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has now opened up its Pathways Academy training to disabled Londoners of all ages, thanks to a funding …
MindNews Copper could help create clearer MRI images and improved diagnosis – study by Leah Llano March 1, 2024 by Leah Llano March 1, 2024 Scientists have found a new use for copper in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent design, that could help to create better images which …
FeaturedMindNews Therapeutic games and brain stimulation mitigates cognitive decline in older adults by Leah Llano January 25, 2023 by Leah Llano January 25, 2023 Older people may be able to boost their working memory with a new approach that couples online therapeutic games with a non-invasive brain stimulation …
MindNewsTELEHEALTH Groundbreaking machine learning algorithm accurately predicts mental health crises by Tracy Williams May 30, 2022 by Tracy Williams May 30, 2022 Koa Health, a leading global provider of digital mental healthcare solutions, and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, today announced the results …
MindNewsTELEHEALTH Wales pilots new virtual care mental health pathway to benefit care home patients by Tracy Williams April 5, 2022 by Tracy Williams April 5, 2022 The initial six-month pilot project will see CliniTouch Vie deployed in two large care homes in Swansea Bay University Health Board, Hengoed Park and …
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEFeaturedMindNews Storytelling AI set to improve wellbeing of people with dementia by Tracy Williams March 17, 2022 by Tracy Williams March 17, 2022 Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid …
MindNewsTechnology How technology can support people living with dementia by Tracy Williams September 9, 2021 by Tracy Williams September 9, 2021 There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and this number is projected to double to two million by 2050. People living …
COVID-19MindNewsTechnology ‘The forgotten army’: How technology can support the mental health of home carers by Tracy Williams July 14, 2021 by Tracy Williams July 14, 2021 While the public has become more aware of the social care sector during the pandemic, thanks to initiatives such as ‘clap for carers’, the …