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In the electrifying universe of esports, a stark reality is coming to light. The arena is not just about outsmarting opponents in virtual worlds; it’s also a mental battleground where the stakes are as high as they can get. And the struggles are not confined to the individual players alone. With recent years witnessing a […] The post The Performance Edge: Integrating Mental Health Strategies in Esports Management appeared first on .

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In a 2008 editorial in The American Journal of Psychiatry, Thomas R. Insel M.D. estimated that, “serious mental illness is associated with an annual loss of earnings totaling $193.2 billion” within the US economy. His analysis is not an anomaly. A diverse range of scientific literature and research emphasizes the economic cost of mental illness […] The post The Economic Cost of Mental Illness on Corporate Operations in the UK, USA, and Canada appeared first on .

We say that we live in a better world than we did yesterday, but is that true? A few weeks ago, one of the most prominent tennis players in the world was fined and threatened with disqualification when she refused to participate in post-match press conferences. Naomi Osaka was protecting her mental health–she felt emotionally withdrawn and […] The post API Technology: the Future of Reducing Mental Health Stigmatization appeared first on .

Mental health disorders are an issue for more than nine hundred million people worldwide. The impact on this group is tremendous but the impact on the Health Industry that is trying to serve them is overwhelming. That’s because the Health Industry relies on mental assessments to identify and assist people who are in need. Unfortunately, […] The post How to rethink mental health assessments? appeared first on .

Health monitors take various shapes and forms in our daily lives. Devices such as Apple watches, FitBits, and other health applications/accessories have become very popular for tracking heart rate, steps, and other health concerns. However, a new invention could revolutionize the health monitor field.  A new skin patch was recently developed by engineers at the […] The post New Skin Patch: the Future of Health Monitors? appeared first on .

A newly issued support document from Apple warns against keeping the iPhone 12 and any MagSafe devices too close to pacemakers, defibrillators, and other medical implants or technology that might be affected by magnets and radios. Apple has advised to keep both devices at least six inches away when used regularly, and more than a […] The post Medical Devices & Apple Technology: a Dangerous Combination appeared first on .

The New York Times reports that the total amount of children engaging in team sports has decreased by over 10% in the past decade. In addition, 80% of youth athletes end up quitting sports by the age of 15. What has caused these drastic decreases? Over time, sports have become less casual and more formally […] The post Encouraging Your Athletes: Pillars Of Success appeared first on .

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