Mental Health stories - Page 6

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.

Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.

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 a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.

Beyond Blue has enhanced its communication with a Microsoft Teams rollout and new meeting tech, boosting collaboration and hybrid work efficiency.

The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia's national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.

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.

XVenture launches MindZen(xv), a program to boost resilience and emotional wellbeing for Australians amid rising cost-of-living pressures and economic challenges.

AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.

Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.

The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.

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 in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.