Wysa - Ai-based mental health support
From an article by World Economic Forum
In a real-world evaluation of effectiveness, users who used the app regularly showed a 40% improvement in self-reported symptoms of depression when compared to infrequent users.
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An effective way to reduce violent crimes?
From an article on Vox
Evidence that offering at-risk men behavioral therapy plus opportunities to earn a living greatly reduces the future risk of crime and violence, even 10 years after the intervention.
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Forgiveness versus revenge
From an article by Greater Good Magazine
..as responses to victimization. Compared with revenge, forgiveness was more effective at restoring sense of humanity - less self-harm, greater sense of belonging and greater importance of moral identity.
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Nourish - helping to address maternal mental health
From information from Nourish Parents
“The transition from being an independent career woman to a mother whose focus was nappies, sleep routines, feeds, was one of the most challenging life adjustments.” The Nourish app aims to help..
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Pop-up pods help to tackle homelessness
From an article by Salvation Army
Each ‘pod’ provides a bed, chemical toilet, charging facilities. Aimed at helping people sleeping on the streets who have complex needs so may struggle in hostel style accommodation. Have made a real difference.
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Step Inside the Circle
From Compassion Prison Project
"In prison, you're not supposed to show your weaknesses. But to take each step forward in the circle was a reminder to ourselves that we still have humanity and we want to be loved. Most people on the outside don't understand it."
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R;pple - suicide prevention technology
Geoff Knott
Alice Hendy lost her brother Josh, 21, on 25/11/2020 to suicide. Josh had been researching how to take his own life via harmful internet searches. In order to prevent more suicides, Alice set up R;pple to discretely intercept harmful searches.
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Helping people with trauma after a disaster - 2
A guest blog by Frank Cole, Trauma Healing trainer
Trauma healing materials mainly focus on help that can be given when sufferers are in recovery. There is less material to help with practical care immediately after a crisis. Article seeks to address this..
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In-Person - Changing the Story (for survivors of domestic abuse) 2022 - London
@Holy Trinity Claygate Church Road Claygate Esher
A day of inspiring talks and expert seminars, exploring how you can join with Restored to change the story for survivors of domestic abuse. It will help equip your church to stand against domestic abuse and support survivors in your community, and celebrate together as the Restored community!
05/11/2022
09:00