IRJET paper: AI for mental health risk assessment via social media

Many individuals seek therapy only when they experience severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or burnout, often triggered by traumatic events. While seeking help during crises is beneficial, what if we could adopt preventive mental health care practices to avoid reaching that point? Check out our blog article written by one of our clinicians, Vera Santiago, MA, LSW, about the importance of seeking preventive mental health services rather than symptom based. https://lnkd.in/gPWK6Gap

Cultural sensitivity isn't just a nice-to-have in mental health care—it's essential for effective treatment. When clinicians understand and respect a patient's cultural background, they can tailor treatments that truly resonate. This connection builds trust, reduces stigma, and improves outcomes. At Aspire TMS Clinic, our multilingual staff and culturally aware approach ensure every patient feels seen and supported. For example, a recent patient from a diverse background shared how feeling understood in therapy helped them engage more deeply and see real progress. This means mental health care isn't one-size-fits-all. Honoring cultural sensitivity opens doors to healing for people who might otherwise hesitate to seek help. How has cultural understanding impacted your mental health care? Share your thoughts below.

“Are you analyzing me right now?” “Do you diagnose people when you meet them?” “How can you listen to people talk all day?” These are questions I hear often as a mental health professional. I usually respond with a light laugh, but the truth is that therapy is a highly skilled profession — one that requires clinical judgment, emotional intelligence, and deep self-awareness. Therapists are trained to listen, assess, intervene, and hold complex emotions — all while maintaining clear boundaries and ethical standards. These skills translate far beyond the therapy room: they shape how we communicate, lead, and build relationships. Mental health work is human work and it takes skill, discipline, and heart.

What if therapy didn’t just happen in sessions… but in your pocket? Imagine an app that listens, guides, and supports you — not just when things fall apart, but as you build yourself back up. - Reflective journaling that understands your emotions - Daily tools for focus, calm, and clarity - Personalized micro-coaching from real therapists - Soothing audio journeys for stress & burnout - A private, judgment-free space to grow emotionally Mental health support shouldn’t be hard to reach. It should feel human. Effortless. Ongoing. Would you use an app like this — one that blends science, compassion, and calm design?

I have been looking at communication and mental health challenges. Just found this interesting article that talks about how limited cognitive resources leads to incoherent speech in serious mental health disorders. https://lnkd.in/eXmvbY-g . Some similarities with cognitive communication disorders and effects of cognitive overload.

AJGP Spotlight - Can Artificial Intelligence be Used to Design More Ecologically Valid Mental Health Scales for Older People? "Measuring mental health goes with a number of well-known difficulties. Although very tangible for patients, mental health is not something that we can touch or measure in any direct way. " By Aartjan Beekman, M.D., Ph.D. Read now: https://lnkd.in/dK2AA8Sk

The data is in: we are officially going backwards on mental health. Mind's new Big Mental Health Report should be mandatory reading for every leader. Key findings include: 💬 You’re 2.4x more likely to be promoted if your absences are for diabetes than for depression. 📉 The proportion of people willing to work with someone experiencing mental ill health has dropped, now lower than in 2009. 💼 And stigma still silences too many, not because people fear the illness, but because they fear the consequences. We don’t need more awareness - We need acceptance. At Stretching the City, we’re reading Mind’s report as a call to re-set, to re-build cultures where psychological safety, wellbeing and performance go hand in hand. 🗞️ Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/etx7ydzk

A refresher on the Australian Federal Government approach iro mental illness and mental health published in 2013. "A national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: guide for practitioners and providers This document provides guidance to mental health practitioners and services on recovery-oriented practice and service delivery. This document includes: - about the framework - recovery: the concept - recovery-oriented practice - recovery-oriented service delivery - recovery, self-determination and safety - recovery across the mental health service spectrum - recovery within the broader context - domains and capabilities of recovery-oriented practice and service delivery - keeping diversity in mind." https://lnkd.in/gzb9_McS

Anxiety is not always negative—do you know the difference between rational and pathological anxiety? Anxiety is a normal emotional response, but when it becomes uncontrollable, it can affect physical and mental health. The table below summarizes features, behavioral patterns, health risks, and evidence-based references for both types. This guide helps you quickly identify your anxiety type and take evidence-informed actions. Table references include DSM-5, Clark & Beck (2012), Barlow (2002), Selye (1950). Regularly monitoring your emotions and behaviors is a crucial step in maintaining mental well-being.

Financial wellbeing and mental health are closely linked. For men, this relationship is especially important as men are less likely to report needing help with their mental health. Learn more about how employers can support financial wellbeing and mental health: https://aon.io/3JhAGW2