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Tech world aims to tackle the mental health issue next - Interestingly enough, computer vision is 82% accurate at reading human emotions, which is better than humans themselves. So it is no wonder that what are coming next in the tech world are wearables that read exactly what is going on in a person’s emotional health, not just physical, and align it with what is going on in the individual’s life.

It's About How We Feel Inside - Young People's Mental Health Matters - The Mental Health Foundation says mental health problems affect 1 in 10 young people. It is no surprise - we live in a faster, more chaotic, ...

Anorexics must be sent straight to specialist as soon as GPs are worried - rather than waiting ... - The draft National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) advice says medics should look out for tell-tale signs, such as dramatic weight-loss, poor teeth and infrequent periods. It also warns they must be extra vigilant when dealing with patients in “high risk” professions like sports, dancing and modelling.

Pokemon Go: Exercise impact 'short-lived' - Now though, a study from Harvard University, published in the British Medical ... "Pokemon Go has been suggested to improve public health by promoting ... how games can be used to help improve physical and mental health .

Pressure to have the 'perfect Christmas' causes problems - Although Christmas is challenging for many people, the festive period is significantly more difficult for people currently experiencing mental health problems. The number of people across the nation with mental health problems who feel unable to cope at Christmas is almost triple that of the wider population (31% vs 11%) and those feeling the pressure of the ‘perfect Christmas’ significantly higher than the population average (44% vs 28%). 

Yoga may boost physical, mental health of kids in care homes - Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the UK found that children in care homes have a higher degree of physical and mental health needs ...

What gender equality and diversity means at my school - Aliyah Reid, a student at Woodside High School, emphasises the importance of celebrating individuality and explores what equality means at her ...

Claims Dundee ranks as the most “fuel poor” city in UK - It found, among other things, that fuel poverty across all housing tenures has risen in the Dundee City area to 42% against the Scottish average of 36% ...

Anti- LGBT Activists Launch New “International Organization For The Family” - There were several attendees from countries that have already legalized marriage equality, including the United States, South Africa , Canada, New ...

Researchers reveal the rise in straight and gay friendships known as 'bromosexuals' - Friendships between gay and straight men have always existed, such as Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart's long time friendship. Many straight men ...

John Kasich, who said victims of homophobia should 'get over it' signs 20-week abortion ban - Former Presidential hopeful John Kasich, who said victims of homophobia should “get over it”, has signed a bill into law banning abortions after 20 ...

MP claims three gay footballers are in talks with FA about coming out - It comes after FA chairman Greg Clarke claimed in October that a Premier League footballer would receive “significant abuse” if they came out as gay , ...

Gay people should be the ONLY ones to serve in army says Michael Gove - In the end, Michael Gove managed to convince this General that he was onto something.” Gay people have been allowed to serve in the UK's armed ...

2016 LGBTI University Guide reveals disparity between Aussie institutions - FOR the second year running Australia's universities have been ranked based on their inclusiveness and LGBTI policies for students and staff.

Queensland Cop On A Mission To Tackle LGBTI Domestic Violence - Acting Queensland Police Sergeant Ben Bjarnesen will next year travel around the world on a mission to help Queensland LGBTI domestic violence ...

Rutgers Law Students Can Work on LGBT Issues in South America This Summer - Rutgers Law students have the opportunity to work on actual cases involving LGBTI rights while living in South America, as part of a new summer ...

This Woman Came Up With The Perfect Holiday Response For Her Homophobic Neighbor - She even makes sure to wave at her homophobic neighbor "more and more exaggerated [sic] each time" when she sees her in passing. Now that's ...

Amount of homophobia gay pro soccer player has heard may surprise you - Professional soccer player Anton Hysén publicly came out five years ago and since then has only been subjected to one homophobic comment while ...

Zero tolerance' approach should be taken to homophobia in sport - In 2015, South Wales Police investigated a homophobic tweet sent to his account, while in 2014, two fans were banned from Twickenham Stadium ...

Man Says Trump Gave Him Permission to Scream Homophobic Tirade in LGBT-Friendly Church ... - A Tempe, Arizona man stormed into an LGBT-friendly church screaming homophobic abuse last week, saying he had permission from President-elect Donald Trump. Pastor Doug Bland posted about the incident on Facebook:

Three Top Footballers In Talks With FA About Coming Out, Says MP - I understand there are three players in talks with the FA about coming out, and they haven’t done so yet”, he said. During the hearing sports minister Tracey Crouch slammed FA chairman Greg Clarke for saying in October he “wouldn’t recommend” a player coming out “at the moment”.

Vandals break into a LGBTI youth center in Rhode Island, hang up a noose - You will not intimidate us, you will not steer us away from our mission, you will never dampen our spirit. You have only motivated us even more'.

Trump picks first cabinet member who could be considered pro-gay... ish - Tillerson is also the first member of the President-elect's cabinet who may be considered to be somewhat in favor of LGBTI equality. A long-time ...

Gender theory slap for religious charity relief - They suggest that specialist LGBTI services help in recovery efforts and recommend consideration of “facilities, such as bathrooms, toilets and ...