27 August
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Source: Image created by the Authors Copyright: The Authors URL: https://publichealth.jmir.org/2021/8/e29029/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) Using Social Media, UC Davis Research Identifies Stressors by Hannah Stevens and Karen Nikos-Rose August 27, 2021 While a life-altering pandemic has caused a substantial uptick in anxiety and depression symptoms among adults and children alike, LGBTQ+ youth have turned to peers in anonymous web-based discussion forums for support. New research from the University of California, Davis, suggests these LGBTQ+ teenagers—who already experience disproportionate levels of psychological adversity—exhibited increased anxiety on the popular r/LGBTeens subreddit throughout 2020 and the start of 2021. With physical isolation leading to an increase inRead More →

22 July
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Source: Adobe Stock Copyright: Andrey Cherkasov URL: https://stock.adobe.com/images/woman-refused-a-glass-of-whiskey/142683079 License: Licensed by JMIR CONTACT: Michael Cleveland, WSU Department of Human Development, michael.cleveland@wsu.edu Real-time Stress Detection Devices Could Help Fight Alcohol Relapses Wearable devices can detect people’s stress, according to new Washington State University (WSU) research, opening potential new interventions for people with addictions. In a paper published today, July 21, in JMIR Formative Research, a WSU research team found that wearable wristbands measure physiological responses to stress in real-time and real-world situations, providing a potential method to help people avoid slipping back into old behaviors. Stress is one of the most common reasons that people withRead More →

21 July
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Source: Unsplash Copyright: freestocks URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/HAIPJ8PyeL8 License: Licensed by JMIR UC Davis Study Points Out Need to Consider Future Public Health Responses by Hannah Stevens and Karen Nikos-Rose July 19, 2021 Although people in early 2020 hoarded toilet paper, washed their hands incessantly, and wouldn’t leave home, 11 months later, the public pushed the envelope on COVID-19 safety precautions and ignored warnings, a new University of California, Davis, study suggests. Researchers in the Department of Communication examined people’s reactions and expressions of anxiety about news articles on Twitter. Additionally, they investigated reactions to fear-inducing health news over time, despite the steadily rising COVID-19 death toll, said Hannah Stevens,Read More →

18 June
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Source: flickr Copyright: Rawpixel Ltd URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/147875007@N03/45789229201/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) It is becoming increasingly popular to conduct psychological research remotely so that researchers can study cognition and behavior when and where they naturally occur. Remote methods also increase accessibility, as participants are not required to travel to testing locations or meet face-to-face with researchers. This has been an especially important consideration during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. However, it is still unclear how best to validate digital tools for remote clinical research. Researchers at Cambridge Cognition and the University of Bristol have been thinking about various approaches to developing digital assessments for remote clinical research, whichRead More →

10 June
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By Jessica Rivinius, Miami University news and communications As businesses and schools around the world grapple with the return to “normal” plans, two recent Miami University studies shed light on the effectiveness of various interventions targeting COVID-19, finding that vaccines alone will not end the pandemic. Though vaccines are powerful, nonpharmaceutical interventions are still needed. The first study found that mask wearing—together with transitioning to remote work and school—had the largest effect on reducing the transmission of the virus, more so than contact tracing or other interventions. The second study showed that even if vaccine compliance is just 20%, vaccines can considerably lower the totalRead More →

02 June
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Source: iStock.com / Vida Health Copyright: oatawa / Vida Health https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/online-news-on-a-smartphone-woman-reading-news-or-articles-in-a-mobile-phone-screen-gm1280103742-378505340 Licensed by the authors New research in the peer-reviewed journal JMIR Diabetes shows significant reduction in blood sugar levels San Francisco, June 2, 2021 – New research published in JMIR Diabetes shows clinically meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels for participants enrolled in Vida Health’s virtual diabetes management program. The study’s findings suggest that Vida’s program represents an accessible, scalable, and effective solution to type 2 diabetes management and improved HbA1c. The study, “Improved Glycemic Control With a Digital Health Intervention in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Retrospective Study,” examined the changes inRead More →

11 May
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Source: iStock by Getty Images Copyright: mapodile URL: https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/photo/what-are-our-plans-for-today-royalty-free-image/892674188 License: Licensed by the authors Bond scores, reflecting patient/therapist rapport, were comparable to traditional human-delivered services across treatment modalities and were significantly higher than computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) programs. The findings challenge the notion that digital mental health interventions are, by definition, limited because they don’t involve a human touch. San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2021 – Woebot Health, a pioneer in the development of relational technologies and tools to support mental health, today announced that the results of its most recent study, titled “Evidence of Human-Level Bonds Established With a Digital Conversational Agent: Cross-sectional, RetrospectiveRead More →

29 April
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Source: Pixabay Copyright: Luisella Planeta Leoni URL: https://pixabay.com/fi/photos/tytt%C3%B6-nuori-nainen-her%C3%A4%C3%A4minen-3231843/ License: Licensed by JMIR April 29, 2021: An increasing number of digital mental health interventions are being designed for adolescents and young people with a range of mental health issues, but the evidence regarding their effectiveness is mixed, research by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Spark Street Advisors has found. According to researchers, computerized cognitive behavioral therapy was found to be effective for anxiety and depression in adolescents and young people, holding promise for increasing access to mental health treatment for these conditions. However, the effectiveness of other digital interventions, including therapeutic video games, mobile apps, andRead More →

19 April
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Uploaded by: Katarina Braune Source: Image created by the Authors Copyright: Katarina Braune URL: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2021/4/e24374/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) Berlin, April 8, 2021 – A clinical trial at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has used design methods to redesign clinical workflows. The research project, funded by the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), investigated whether and how telemedicine can improve health care for children with type 1 diabetes. The study was conducted in cooperation with the strategic design agency Designit Germany, who used human centred design methods throughout the trial. The results have now been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the world’s leadingRead More →

25 March
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Uploaded by: Sid Kolwankar Source: Image created by the authors/PlaceIt Copyright: Wellthy Therapeutics/PlaceIt URL: http://www.jmir.org/2021/3/e17908/ License: Licensed by the authors India, March 19, 2021: The number of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in South Asia was estimated to be 88 million in 2019 and is expected to reach 115 million by 2030. In fact, South Asians, who represent approximately one-fourth of the global population, are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with T2D. This alarming rise can be ascribed to the fast-changing lifestyle characterized by urbanization and sedentary living. However, numerous studies have suggested poor glycemic control in patients with T2D in SouthRead More →