Social robotics is poised to impact society by addressing isolation and providing companionship by augmenting human interaction when none is available.
Tag: mental health
IEEE ISTAS 2021 – Universal Access to Technology
By Miriam Cunningham on June 15th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
The Special Session “Universal Access to Technology” took place during IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS) 2021 on 29 October 2021…. Read More
Social Media Health Impact
By Jim Isaak on December 22nd, 2017 in Articles, Health & Medical
The Wall Street Journal reports that “Facebook Concedes to Effects on Health.” The social media health impact acknowledged is related… Read More
MoodTrek–A New App to Improve Mental HealthCare
By ieeessit on June 29th, 2017 in Health & Medical, Leading Edge, Magazine Articles
Depression is a chronic mental illness affecting millions across the globe. Physical activities and sleep are some of the key… Read More
Mental Health, Implantables, and Side Effects
By ieeessit on June 29th, 2017 in Editorial & Opinion, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles
When I was 8 years of age my older sister who was 8 years my senior was diagnosed with paranoid… Read More
Help for Cybersex Addicts and Their Loved Ones
By Kimberly Young on June 29th, 2017 in Editorial & Opinion, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles
When Fantasy Turns into Obsession Craig is a banker from Iowa who became addicted to adult chat rooms. He explained,… Read More
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