AffecTech workshop with UK’s NHS in collaboration with the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden A special AffecTech outreach event involving patient ambassadors, explored innovative Soma wearables technologies. The AffecTech Patient and Public Engagement...
AffecTech’s work on personal technologies for mental health has been in the spotlight at DIS 2020 AffecTech was pleased to have a major presence at DIS 2020, the leading ACM conference on Designing Interactive Systems. The theme for DIS 2020, the...
Submissions invited to take part in a unique AffecTech workshop for HCI design & research for mental health Help shape the future of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design and research for mental wellbeing at a free AffecTech Workshop to be held online,...
By AffecTech researcher Dionne Bowie In difficult times, it is important to be understanding and kind to ourselves and others. This is self–compassion. It involves: Mindfulness: Being aware of negative thoughts and emotions. Observing these openly and without...
THREE TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR POSITIVE EMOTIONS Positive Reminiscence Smiling Acts of kindness By AffecTech researcher Desirée Colombo AffecTech is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 May 18-24 “Acts of kindness means offering...
As the world continues to respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic small acts of kindness are becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. Acts of kindness do make a tremendous difference to the mental health and wellbeing of both recipient and giver....
