Mental Health stories
Lockton India launches LocktonThrive, an AI-powered platform unifying physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing into one interface.
An AI hologram of Sadhguru debuted at Mahashivratri in Coimbatore, letting festival visitors hold one-to-one talks with his virtual avatar.
Amid rising AI and automation in contact centres, new research finds leadership, empathy and agent support now outmuscle technology alone.
New Zealand tightens health advertising code, curbing influencer endorsements, tougher evidence rules and stricter protections for vulnerable people.
Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
Trans-Tasman small firms are upbeat and boosting tech and marketing, yet consumers report patchy service and missing digital basics.
Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.
Mercy Health has chosen Melbourne-based Data Agility to deliver 24/7 managed services for its clinical integration and digital systems.
South Thames College launches paid and free AI skills courses in Wandsworth to help employers and London jobseekers keep pace with technology.
Google.org is investing over CAD $1.4 million in Kids Help Phone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada to bolster youth online safety programs.
UK founders tip most startups to be AI‑first by 2030 as they swallow a mounting 16% 'trust tax' on security and digital verification.
Nearly one in four people in Ireland now set screen time limits, as a new survey points to rising digital fatigue and detox habits.
AIBUILD unveils emotion-tracking home robots that learn seniors' routines to flag early risks of falls, isolation and cognitive decline.
Stress is costing Canadian small business owners 31 workdays a year, with many losing sleep, missing events and weighing up closing shop.
Tradesman Saver launches Professional Saver brand to target IT and digital workers as it refreshes its image and eyes growth into 2026.
New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.
Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.
Parents are being urged to spot warning signs their children are being drawn into secretive online 'Com' networks linked to abuse.
ASA unveils tougher 2026 rules on health ads, targeting vulnerable audiences, stricter claims, and tighter control of online testimonials.