Mental Health stories - Page 14
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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skills gap
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edmund hillary fellowship
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global impact visas
The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.
Christchurch cloud software provider announces integration with Perth startup
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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mental health
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vault intelligence
Vault Intelligence adds early intervention mental health monitoring and hazard perception training products to its risk and safety management suite.
Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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mental health
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inspiring stories
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millennials
The future of the environment and sustainability scored the highest in importance, with 81% of respondents rating it more than 8 out of 10.
App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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healthtech
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apps
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mental health
Perx Health has signed a commercial agreement with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to test the platform with selected patients.
Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cyberbullying
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blogging
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
'Online home' for Kiwi kids launched in New Zealand
Sat, 3rd Jun 2017
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e-learning
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mental health
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kidsonscreen
New Zealand launches an 'online home' for children aged 5-9, allowing them to explore and discover local content.
First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future
Tue, 30th May 2017
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mental health
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inspiring stories
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event
The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
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netsafe
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digital citizenship
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blue whale
Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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integrationworks
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mental health
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donations
More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.
Can an app help curb your social media addiction?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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software development
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apps
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social media
New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.
Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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eaton
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mental health
Eaton, a power management company, discusses their solutions for data center power and thermal management in Asia Pacific.
Vodafone Foundation awards three new tech grants to help Kiwi youth
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cyberbullying
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programming
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vodafone
The Vodafone Foundation will fund three technology development grants to Zeal, Gamelabs and Sticks'n'Stones in order to help NZ youth.
Digital detox: Cantabrians encouraged to disconnect
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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ministry of health
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all right?
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mental health
Canterbury residents urged to take a break from digital overload as New Zealand's first city-wide digital detox programme launches.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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fitbit
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mental health
Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
Music video tackles sexual consent
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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mental health
New music video compiled in three days aims to educate youth in Waikato about sexual consent, addressing the issue in a fun way.
Orion Health scores large Queensland health service contract
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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healthtech
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orion health
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mental health
NZ's Orion Health clinches a deal with Queensland's Metro North to boost referral management for a healthcare network of 900,000.
Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mental health
Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.
Does marriage equality increase online bullying?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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dei
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twitter
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mental health
An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
Can wearable tech predict patient decline?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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university of otago
Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.