#caregiving network

[thepanvelite]

Reverse Parenting: Embracing the Role of Caring for Aging Parents

Children become caregivers for aging parents in reverse parenting dynamics.

A mother has to break the umbilical cord twice: once at birth and once when the child becomes an adult. As we grow older, the dynamics between parents and children evolve. We often find ourselves taking on more responsibilities towards our parents. This shift, known as reverse parenting, is a natural progression where children become the caregivers for their aging parents. Understanding Reverse…

[trashland-llamas]

Stuffies

Gn reader

‘Ice bear noticed your stuffie has gotten deflated. Ice bear wonders if he could replace it as he doesn’t think he can fix it this time seeing that it’s quite literally falling apart.’ The polar bear held onto the stuffy in question with its patchwork thread from all the repairs. You flinched at this, regressed brain feeling a sense of heartbreak. It felt like a parent telling their kid they were too old to play with toys.

‘That’s not a bad thing, means it’s been loved. Ice bear admires you as you’ve somehow filled the stuffy with so much love, it’s bursting through the seams and it can’t hold anymore.’ He’d been planning for this moment, his brothers had practiced it with him. Going through different emotions as he figured out the right words.

‘Ice bear knows how much your stuffies mean to you and didn’t want to do it without asking first.’ Offering the stuffy to you for one last hug goodbye. Or at least until the new addition arrived. Ice bear treated this process as his little one grieving for a friend. One you’ve known for a good chunk of your life, even before you knew regression was a thing. He made sure to stay close by your side, especially around nighttime as he expected a few more night terrors to pop up.

‘Icy protec but also attac?’ You asked in a small voice, grabbing fistfuls of his fur before letting go. ‘Ice bear would do anything to keep you safe from the monsters.’ Putting a night light under the bed so it’d look less appealing. Except for maybe moth man.

‘Promise?’ Ice bear nodded as they linked pinkies. Giving you his word as he’d never break a pinky promise. A sworn oath between you two.

[familythings]

The Erosion of Extended Family Ties - What to Expect Next

Another vital factor contributing to the weakening of family ties is the diminishing presence of extended family relationships. This shift is driven by decreasing birth rates, increased migration, and the growing demands on people’s time. As families scatter across the world, maintaining close bonds with relatives such as cousins, aunts, and uncles has become notably challenging. Migration for…

[jadeannbyrne]

Exploring California Communities’ of Supports: A Deep Dive with the The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network

https://iecmhcnetwork.org/about/the-iecmhc-network/ Exploring California Communities’ of Supports: A Deep Dive with the The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network Imagine stepping into a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive—where they are nurtured, supported, and given the tools to face the challenges ahead. That’s the vision behind…

[jcmarchi]

ChatGPT Acts More Altruistically and Cooperatively Than Humans - Technology Org

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ChatGPT Acts More Altruistically and Cooperatively Than Humans - Technology Org

Modern artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, can mimic human behaviours, but the former has more positive outcomes, such as cooperation, altruism, trust and reciprocity.

Working with a chatbot – artistic impression. Image credit: University of Michigan

In a new University of Michigan study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers used “behavioral” Turing tests—which test a machine’s ability to exhibit human-like responses and intelligence—to evaluate the personality and behavior of a series of AI chatbots.

The tests involved ChatGPT answering psychological survey questions and playing interactive games. The researchers compared ChatGPTs’ choices to those of 108,000 people from more than 50 countries.

Study lead author Qiaozhu Mei, professor at U-M’s School of Information and College of Engineering, said AI’s behavior—since it exhibited more cooperation and altruism—may be well suited for roles necessitating negotiation, dispute resolution, customer service and caregiving.

How should people respond to this information, especially as the future will tell the extent to which AI enhances humans rather than substituting for them?

We now have a formal way to test AI’s personality traits and behavioral tendencies. This is a scientific way to observe how they make choices and to probe their preferences beyond what they say. ChatGPT presents human-like traits in many aspects such as cooperation, trust, reciprocity, altruism, spite, fairness, strategic thinking and risk aversion. In certain aspects, they act as if they are more altruistic and cooperative than humans. To this end, our results are more optimistic than concerning.

What differences did you and your colleagues expect to see between chatbots and people?

Modern AI models are big black boxes. When we compare the chatbots with humans, we can often only compare their outputs. There have been many tests, such as whether AI can hold conversations like humans, write poems like humans or solve math problems like humans, and similarities are found. But these similarities are all based on what they “say,” which is not surprising as these AI models are all designed to predict what’s likely to be said next.

Before our study, there wasn’t a way to go beyond what they say and understand how they make decisions, which is crucial before we can trust these AIs in high-stake tasks, such as health care or business negotiations. There has been lots of skepticism about how AI would behave in these scenarios.

What future research can be built upon this? Where do we go from here?

Our research benefits from the joint force of computer science and behavioral economics. We bring classic games in behavioral economics into the classic test for AI: the Turing test. We also compare the AI’s responses in these tests to the responses of a diverse population of human players.

One obvious short-term future research is to add more behavioral tests, test more AI models, and compare their personalities and traits. A critical future direction is to educate the AIs so that their behaviors and preferences can represent the diversity of the human distribution (rather than an “average human”).

In the long term, we hope the study opens a new field “AI behavioral science,” where researchers from different disciplines can work together to investigate AI’s behaviors, their relations to humans (such as how to facilitate their collaboration rather than competition) and their impact on the future society.

What areas would this similarity be useful to people?

It helps people understand when and how we can rely on AIs to help us make decisions. In general, the results should increase people’s trust in AI in certain tasks. For example, knowing that ChatGPT is more altruistic and cooperative than average humans could increase our trust in using it for necessitating negotiation, dispute resolution or caregiving.

On the other hand, knowing that its personalities and preferences are much narrower than the human distribution helps us understand their limitations in tasks where the diversity of human preferences is crucial to consider, such as product design, policymaking or education.

Source: University of Michigan

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[caregivingparkinsons]

Self-care and Support

Intellectually we all know self care is important, but actually doing it is something else. I personally try to do self care, I go to the small gym at my apartment, I try to schedule gaming times with my friends, time to talk to them, and activities with a local group. Although it is hard I also try not to go to see my parents everyday. The thing is, it feels like I can’t share everything with…

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[goddessgardener]

Autumn Awe, Caregiving, Journaling

Before winter arrives, cherish the fall foliage. Cynthia also talks about the importance of caregiving and the benefits of journaling on StarStyle Radio: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/147740/autumn-awe-caregiving-journaling

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[sixth-light]

I have had these thoughts bubbling away in my head for like...eighteen months or so now (it will become very obvious why shortly) but the discussion in this post has pushed me to write them down: I think societally we HUGELY underestimate how motherhood for primary caregivers, particularly first-time motherhood, can be a source of vulnerability to radicalisation.

There is obviously huge cultural variance here, but for a lot of cis women becoming primary caregiver to an infant in a capitalist Western society represents a time of immense vulnerability because in general you are:

Incredibly sleep-deprived (which has well-documented knock-on effects for your judgement, mental health, etc)

If you gave birth, recovering from a significant challenge to your physical health (even in the best-case scenario)

Isolated from your previous networks and communities of people in full-time work

Completely separated from the context of your prior career goals and achievements

Under huge amounts of stress to learn how to care for an infant (don't get me started on breastfeeding)

And on top of this, you are also be experiencing a huge amount of messaging about how all this is natural, wonderful, something you're meant to do, something you should love doing, and something that you must do for the welfare of their child. It's a huge amount of pressure and life change even when everything goes right and there's very little cultural space to express negative feelings about it.

Any group of people who offer community, support, and affirmation to cis women in this situation are going to have a really good shot at radicalising them into some very weird and dangerous headspaces and in fact we see this happen all the time - think antivaxxers and TERFs. It flies under the radar because of the hazy positive glow that associates with motherhood and babies and also because we don't take the radicalisation of women seriously I guess because they rarely shoot anybody, but...yeah. It is such a vulnerable time!

[insteading]

I don’t cry during the first five minutes of Up. Mortality comes for us all. If we are lucky, there is someone to hold our hand at the end.

What devastates me is when communication problems or hurt / emotional reactivity get in the way of a relationship between people who want to hold hands at the end.

We live in a society that treats medical care as a for-profit venture and that demands people so much bandwidth to making money for people who (inadequately) compensate their labor to make finding and maintaining to-the-end connection harder. Especially for those of us who don’t engage in the hetero marriage and kids script.

That’s the context for how much I have cried about OFMD 2.6 and 2.7.

[prideandliving]

Caring for a loved one is a noble and rewarding responsibility, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Many caregivers find themselves struggling with feelings of guilt when considering the option of respite care. Respite care is temporary care provided to a loved one by trained professionals or trusted individuals, allowing the primary caregiver to take a break and attend to their own needs.

[lifeonmarz-blog]

The 12 houses explained: short word format

1st: Aries, Mars, Yang, Dragon, Bee, Face, Eyes, Eyebrows, Voice, Accent, First Glance, Passion, Drive, Self Esteem, 3rd Eye, Intuition, Hard on yourself, Mutable, Patience, Leader, Stoic, Muscles, Neck/Head tension, Animals, Intensity, Head scarf, Tender headed, Attracting energy vampires, Hard headed, Red, Purple, Sexual energy, Humor, Introvert/extrovert, Fear of child baring because loss of freedom, Judgement, Lymph nodes, Guitar, Fast talker, Sharp talker, Forward thinking, Warrior, Personality, Spine...

2nd: Taurus, Venus, Yin, Panda, Neck/Throat, Throat chakra, Mouth, Thyroid, Heart, Pink, Blue, Fluid, Security, Resources, Musician, Silent, Introvert, Nose, Scent, Taste, Parent, Singing, Arms, Dancing, Food, Breeze, Partnership, Sharing, Values, Luxury, Pleasure, Easy going, Soft spoken, Naivety, Split decisions, Indecisive, Moon, Father, Sturdy, Poker face, Children, Trustworthy, Grit, Victory, Horses, Trials...

3rd: Gemini, Mercury, Yin/Yang, Jack Rabbit, Hands, Feet, Speech, Tongue, Lungs, Fast pace, Exercise, excitement, Bounce back, Joy, Vigor, Youth, Fidget, Anxiety, Habits, Expressive, Musician, Storyteller, School, Journalist, Moral system, Networking, Group, Siblings, Questioning, Stocks/trading, Choices, Dedication, Picky, Options, Dare Devil, Flirt, Long lasting, Hopes, Trees/Forest, Art, Comedian, Chances, Materials, Time, Loyal, Boundaries, ...

4th: Cancer, Moon, Yin, Owl, Family, Mother, Compassion, Creation, Birth, Life, Regret, Sleep, Nipple, Breast, Anus, Stomach, Womb, Bellybutton, Heart, Sacral, Blue, White, Yellow, Ocean, Cold, Night, Cycle, Fly on the wall, Unspoken secrets, Pores, Suicide, Whispers, Distracted, Outsider, Alchemy, Caregiver, Chef, Guidance, Critical, Teeth, Passage/Gateway, Humming, Drums, Weight on your back, Pressures, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Obedience, Horse, Animals, Words that cut...

5th: Leo, Sun, Yang, Lion, Spine, Heart, Pets, Fun, Youthful, Children, Love affairs, Expression, Dance, Gymnastics, Loud, Bright colors, Short trips, Friends, Aunts/Uncles, Get togethers, Cars, Innovative, Actor, Protection, Magician, Gardening, Gossip, Alchemy, Adulthood, Relaxing, Bonding, Self destruction, Slick words, Hard work, Spotlight, Sharing, Rebuilding, Clothing, Renewed vision, Drawing board, Companionship, Grounding...

6th: Virgo, Mercury, Yin, Ant, Crane, Praying Mantis, Work environment, Routine, Structure, Time, Patience, Health issues, Hygiene, Nervous system, digestive system, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Notebooks, Writing, Movies, Home, Relaxing, Forgiving, Generous, Social Life, Bonding, Practice, Foresight, Letting go, Stable, Helpful, Tense, Pressure, Negative thoughts, Reminisce, Addiction, Sorrow, Indecision, Indigestion, Saving Finances, Strong will, Codependency, Maturing, Realizing, Criticism, Self Honoring...

7th: Libra, Venus, Yin, Dragon Fly, Peacock, Marraige, Partnership, Contracts, Joint endeavors, Kidneys, Bladder, Blood, Caring what others think, Voice, Accent, Culture, Rebuilding, Learning new ways to do, Home decor, Learning gratitude, Giving, Reseveing, Welcome home, Comfort, Jot, Warmth, Spring, Flowers, New thought processes, Building Legacy, Defending yourself, Possessions, Slower living, Connecting to nature, Center of attention...

8th: Scorpio, Pluto, Mars, Yin/Yang, Vulture, Jaguar, Phoenix Death/Rebirth, Fears, Dark, Dreams, Escaping, Running, Hoarding, Lack, Homelessness, Strength, Stamina, Restart, Hard work paying off, Legacy, Against all odds, Elimination system, Pelvis, All the holes in the body, Burgundy, Purple, Black, Sex organs, Releasing worries, Manipulation, Smothering, Misunderstood, Coffee, Over giving, Partnership, Friendship, Sensuality, Secretion, Body odor, Roses, Fruit trees, Chapel, Railroad, Balancing, Power, Unseen forces, Intimidation, Relaxation...

9th: Sagittarius,Jupiter, Yang, Donkey, Whale, Shark, Liver, Legs, Posture, Religion, Long distance, Foreign travel, New ideas, Creative thoughts, Energy, Witty, Nomad, Idealistic, Larger than life, Focused on success, Friendship, Gatherings, Social Life, Relaxing, Luxury, Boundaries, Tired, Mental Illness, Restrictions, Insecurities, Grandparents, Quiet time, Relationships, Sharing, Attention, Harmony, Rebirth, Hard work, Getting over, Time, Late night thoughts, Male role model, Weight on your back, Responsibilities, Greedy, Guarded, Proud, Protection, Unique, Lavender...

10th: Capricorn, Saturn, Yang, Sheep, Alligator Honey Badger, Cactus, Sterile, Marble, White, Grey, Cold, Winter, Snow, Reputation, Social status, Farming, Popularity, Bones, Skin, Nails, Hair, Sharp, Leather, Goat, Structure, Skin conditions, Over explaining, Hard on others/yourself, Violin, Holding onto the past, Hard choices, Seeing others happen, Collecting, Finding purpose, Unique interest, Creative ways to make money, Standing up for yourself, Tunnel vision, Sharing, Networking, Group efforts, Working on love...

11th: Aquarius, Uranus, Yin/Yang, Moose, Mongoose, Snake, Friends, Parties, Organizations, Goals, Hopes, School, Science, mutable, unique style, Different friend groups, Water, Lakes, Rivers, Driving, Circulatory System, Pituitary glands, Changing course, Fear of change, Social media, Learning to stand alone, Trusting intuition, Defending loved ones, nonchalant, Increasing expectations, Std, Dead tree, Sticking it out, Elders, Community, Taking a stand, Protest, Elections, Politics, Numbers, Releasing restrictions...

12th: Pisces, Neptune, Yin, Fish, Birds, Friends, More to go around, Letting go, Releasing Past, Decor, Eye for style, Luxury, Opinionated, Energy field, Subconscious, Mountains, Fog, Spa, Skincare, Hygiene, Safety, Frienemies, Luck, Protection, Unprovided jealously, Foreign, Secret, Being watched, Self expression, Confidence, Talents, Anxiety, Depression, Breath, Dreams, Sleeping, Ufc/boxing, Always wanting more, Magician, Plants, Sunshine, Exotic, Target, Maturity, Completion...

[mindblowingscience]

The childcare system of a contemporary hunter-gatherer community suggests a major pitfall of the nuclear family, and it could hint at why so many parents in wealthy, Western nations feel burned out. A team of researchers, led by evolutionary anthropologist Nikhil Chaudhary from the University of Cambridge, argues that children may be "evolutionarily primed" to expect more attention and care than just two parents can provide. Investigating the culture of Mbendjele hunter-gatherers, who live in the northern rainforests of the Republic of Congo and subsist on hunting, fishing, gathering, and honey collecting, researchers found a widespread caregiving network. Among 18 infants and toddlers in this community, researchers noticed that each child receives, on average, nine hours of attentive care and physical contact each day, usually from around 10 individuals, but sometimes from more than 20.

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[soular-sisters]

Your Rising Sign & Your Gift From The Universe 🤍

Through my studying of astrology, I have learned that with each individual’s rising sign comes a natural ability gifted by the universe that is second nature to that individual. Here is a little description of each rising sign’s gift that the universe has given you in this lifetime.

🤍 Aries Rising: Since aries is ruled by mars (the planet of masculine energy & drive), an aries rising is naturally goal-oriented. The universe has gifted aries rising with the ability to follow through with goals & continuous energy to reach their success.

**ways to best use their ability: leading a group to success, motivating a team, & helping push themselves and others through tough times.

🤍 Taurus Rising: Being a taurus rising, the venus sign that’s of earth element, means they are naturally grounded. The universe has gifted taurus rising with a natural sense of mindfulness & peace within their being.

**ways to best use their ability: meditating in nature, being a healthy mediator in situations of conflict, & creating peaceful practices for yourself and others to follow.

🤍 Gemini Rising: With gemini being one of the two signs ruled by mercury (the planet of thoughts & communication), a gemini rising has the gift of gab. The universe has gifted gemini rising with the ability to expand their mind & connect with others from all walks of life through communication.

**ways to best use their ability: forming friendships with diverse people, networking with others to develop their career, & creating social groups by interconnecting their various friendships.

🤍 Cancer Rising: As a cancer rising being ruled by the moon (the planet of the mother & feminine intuition), they are naturally caring and empathetic individuals. The universe has gifted cancer rising with a natural intuition into their own emotions as well as the emotions of others.

**ways to best use their ability: being the mom friend of a friend group, intuitively sensing how to help those in need, & caregiving for animals and people who need healing.

🤍 Leo Rising: The solar sign of leo being ruled by the sun (the planet of warmth & radiance) is a natural star. The universe has gifted leo rising with a natural stage presence & ability to perform on cue.

**ways to best use their ability: giving an unforgettable speech, performing a piece of art that they’re passionate about, & using their charm to present on a topic for positive change.

🤍 Virgo Rising: Virgo being the earthy sign ruled by mercury (the planet of our analytical mind & communication), they naturally sees the finer details the average person doesn’t. The universe has gifted virgo rising with natural observational skills to see situations from a clear & logical view.

**ways to best use their ability: giving solid objective advice to others, finding truth in complex situations, & standing up for what’s right even if others don’t initially see it.

🤍 Libra Rising: Libra being the second of the two venus signs carries an undeniable beauty that can be seen from anyone they meet. The universe has gifted libra rising with natural physical beauty & grace.

**ways to best use their ability: styling themselves and loved ones for an event, spotting the trends before they start, & finding the beauty in life where others don’t see it.

🤍 Scorpio Rising: Scorpio is a unique sign that is ruled by two planets (mars & pluto) giving them an energy to intuitively connect with the physical & the unseen. The universe has gifted scorpio rising with an ability to intuitively see through the vail of any facade & naturally see pure truth.

**ways to best use their ability: reading situations for what they are, being the one to say what’s being unsaid, & connecting the truth between the spiritual and the physical world.

🤍 Sagittarius Rising: The happy-go-lucky sign of sagittarius being ruled by jupiter (the planet of luck & adventure), is blessed with a natural sense of positivity. The universe has gifted sagittarius rising with a lucky streak, it seems as though the universe finds good luck for these natives through life’s sticky situations.

**ways to best use their ability: helping themselves and others find luck in a bad situation, using their good sense of humor to lighten the mood, & seeing the positive side of life.

🤍 Capricorn Rising: It is no wonder that the sign of capricorn being ruled by saturn (the planet of karma & knowledge), is known as the old soul of the zodiac. The universe has gifted capricorn rising with innate wisdom.

**ways to best use their ability: answering pop quiz questions that come to people’s minds, studying various topics to gain deep universe knowledge, & giving sound advice to others through higher wisdom.

🤍 Aquarius Rising: The unique & innovative sign of aquarius is another sign with dual rulership by both the planets of uranus & saturn. The universe has gifted aquarius rising with a natural connection to humanity.

**ways to best use their ability: making personal connections with various people they meet in life, understanding the depths of humanity, & using their humanitarianism to heal rifts in human connections.

🤍 Pisces Rising: The spiritual sign of pisces is our final sign of double rulership with two ruling planets of neptune & jupiter. The universe has gifted pisces rising with a strong intuition through their connection to the spiritual realms.

**ways to best use their ability: meditating to connect to their higher self, making spiritual connections to the people they meet in their life, & helping others to connect to the unseen spiritual realm.

-A.A.

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[aeth-eris]

★ how do you serve society? - 6th house ★

★ aries in the 6th house approaches work with a pioneering spirit and a desire for action, bringing dynamic energy to their everyday tasks. they’re known for their independence, preferring to jump into projects without hesitation and excel in roles where they can be hands-on, especially when working under pressure or tight deadlines. driven by their natural assertiveness, aries here can serve as motivators and initiators, setting things in motion and helping others find the courage to act. they’re ideal in careers that demand a fast response and where taking calculated risks is a part of the job. fields like firefighting, emergency response, personal training, sports coaching, or military service are ideal, where they can directly impact lives through decisive action. their ability to step up in intense situations and inspire others makes them invaluable in environments that require a quick pace and the courage to lead.

★ taurus in the 6th house brings a calm, steady, and patient approach to service, focusing on creating enduring results in their work. they are known for their dedication, and they approach their tasks with a strong sense of responsibility and reliability. whether in finance, wellness, or culinary fields, taurus enjoys roles where they can work with their hands or provide a tangible product that offers comfort and value. careers as chefs, gardeners, financial advisors, bankers, interior designers, or jewelry makers align well with their need to create stability and beauty. their attention to quality and their patient persistence allow them to complete projects meticulously, bringing satisfaction to themselves and security to others. they create a lasting impact by focusing on building environments and products that bring comfort, peace, and resilience, serving as a grounding force in any workplace.

★ gemini in the 6th house serves society through communication, adaptability, and a knack for connecting people and ideas. they enjoy variety in their work and thrive in settings that stimulate their minds, often multitasking and moving between projects. gemini here excels in roles that require quick thinking, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to explain complex ideas in a way that others can understand. jobs such as journalist, teacher, translator, social media manager, event planner, or customer service representative allow them to use their communication skills fully. they enjoy networking and exchanging information, bringing people together and making things happen smoothly. by embracing roles where flexibility and curiosity are required, they keep themselves and those around them informed and engaged, ensuring that environments remain energized and efficient.

★ cancer in the 6th house brings a nurturing, emotionally attuned approach to work, often finding fulfillment in roles where they can provide direct care or create a supportive atmosphere for others. highly empathetic, cancer here serves through their ability to sense and respond to the needs of others, creating an environment that feels safe and comfortable. they naturally gravitate toward roles that require empathy and a gentle touch, such as nurse, caregiver, counselor, therapist, chef, or social worker. their presence in these roles provides a sense of security, as they often go out of their way to ensure that others feel heard and supported. cancer individuals bring a familial energy to their workplace, taking the time to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike, serving as a foundation of care and understanding in their environments.

★ leo in the 6th house serves with enthusiasm, warmth, and a creative flair, approaching work as an opportunity to make an impact and inspire others. they bring positivity, often brightening the atmosphere in their work environments through their lively presence. naturally drawn to the spotlight, leo here enjoys roles that allow them to express themselves or take charge, often excelling in acting, motivational speaking, event planning, management, public relations, or teaching. they work best in environments where their contributions are recognized and where they can uplift others, motivating teams with their confidence and encouragement. leo’s generous spirit and zest for life make them a powerful force for positivity, capable of turning routine tasks into meaningful contributions. by leading with passion, they foster a sense of pride and excitement, making work enjoyable and inspiring for everyone involved.

★ virgo in the 6th house epitomizes the essence of service, bringing practicality, organization, and an attention to detail that is unmatched. they often seek out work that allows them to analyze, improve, and create structure, thriving in positions that involve precision and dedication to quality. roles like researcher, doctor, nutritionist, editor, accountant, or administrator suit their methodical approach, as they enjoy tasks that demand accuracy and careful planning. virgo here serves society by ensuring that processes are efficient and that details are meticulously checked, making them invaluable in any team. their dedication to improvement makes them reliable and highly respected by colleagues, as they’re willing to go the extra mile to make things right. they serve as the backbone of their work environments, creating order and supporting others in achieving the best possible results.

★ libra in the 6th house brings diplomacy, cooperation, and a refined sense of aesthetics to their work, aiming to create harmony and beauty in their environments. they naturally excel in roles that require tact, fairness, and an understanding of social dynamics, making them ideal as mediators, human resources specialists, designers, lawyers, counselors, or event coordinators. libra here serves society by building relationships and facilitating smooth collaboration, often acting as a bridge between people. they’re drawn to work that promotes justice, balance, and beauty, bringing charm and grace to their interactions. their skill in diplomacy allows them to resolve conflicts and encourage teamwork, fostering environments where everyone feels valued and included. by focusing on fairness and aesthetics, they help create a workplace that feels balanced and visually pleasing, adding a touch of sophistication to everything they do.

★ scorpio in the 6th house approaches work with intensity, focus, and a relentless drive to get to the root of matters, often gravitating toward roles that involve investigation, healing, or deep transformation. they excel in fields that require confidentiality, trust, and the ability to handle sensitive situations, such as psychology, detective work, surgery, crisis counseling, research, or financial analysis. scorpio here serves society by confronting issues others may shy away from, showing resilience and courage in the face of difficulty. they’re skilled at uncovering hidden truths and have a natural ability to bring healing to deep wounds, making them invaluable in roles that demand depth and focus. their presence often brings a sense of security to their teams and clients, as they’re willing to go where others cannot, offering solutions that are powerful and life-changing.

★ sagittarius in the 6th house brings an adventurous and optimistic spirit to work, often seeking roles that allow them to explore ideas, cultures, or perspectives. they serve society by inspiring others to broaden their horizons and embrace learning, often excelling as professors, travel agents, coaches, writers, cultural anthropologists, or tour guides. in these roles, sagittarius brings enthusiasm for growth and an open-minded approach to challenges, helping others to see the bigger picture. they thrive in environments that allow for intellectual freedom and movement, whether through teaching, travel, or engaging with diverse viewpoints. by sharing their expansive vision, sagittarius in the 6th encourages others to think more deeply and adopt a sense of adventure in their own lives, promoting cultural understanding and intellectual curiosity in their communities.

★ capricorn in the 6th house brings a disciplined, structured approach to work, often striving for tangible results and a stable foundation in their roles. they’re naturally suited to positions that involve responsibility, planning, and achieving long-term goals, excelling in roles like manager, engineer, architect, project coordinator, government official, or financial planner. capricorn here serves society by providing a steady hand and a results-driven mindset, often taking on roles of authority where they can make meaningful impacts. their commitment to excellence and high standards make them trusted leaders, as they work tirelessly to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. they create a sense of order and reliability in their environments, serving as a stabilizing force for those around them and often becoming pillars of support in their communities.

★ aquarius in the 6th house serves with innovation, humanitarian ideals, and a desire to improve society, often challenging norms and seeking new, progressive solutions. they’re drawn to roles that allow them to advocate for change and foster community, excelling as social workers, scientists, technology developers, activists, environmentalists, or community organizers. aquarius here serves society by promoting equality and social progress, often bringing fresh ideas to their work environments and inspiring others to think beyond traditional boundaries. they thrive in unconventional settings and are deeply committed to causes that promote the well-being of humanity. with a focus on technology, community, and human rights, aquarius brings a forward-thinking energy to their workplaces, making an impact by encouraging others to embrace innovation and collective growth.

★ pisces in the 6th house serves with compassion, intuition, and creativity, often finding fulfillment in roles that allow them to support emotional or spiritual healing. they are naturally drawn to work where they can bring comfort and empathy to others, excelling as artists, spiritual healers, musicians, counselors, nurses, or mental health therapists. in these fields, pisces serves society by offering a gentle and empathetic presence, often helping those who need emotional support or creative expression. they’re skilled at tapping into the emotions of others, making them invaluable in professions that require sensitivity and a holistic approach to care. pisces here brings a sense of unity and understanding to their work environments, creating spaces where people feel safe to express and heal, often providing a compassionate escape from the challenges of daily life.

[jcmarchi]

Using Deep Learning to Identify Teens Most in Need of Mental Health Support - Technology Org

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Using Deep Learning to Identify Teens Most in Need of Mental Health Support - Technology Org

The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access the support they need. In Japan, suicide is sadly the leading cause of death for young people.

Researchers, including from the University of Tokyo, have carried out a six-year study to better understand the myriad of factors which can impact adolescent mental health.

After surveying 2,344 adolescents and their caregivers, and using computer-based deep learning to process the results, they identified five categories into which the young people could be grouped. Nearly 40% of those involved were classified as groups with some problems.

Of these, almost 10% lived with mental health problems which their caregivers had not identified. This group were most at risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation. Identifying the factors which may lead young people to suicide and who is most at risk is key to supporting preventive efforts and early intervention.

Talk to teens. According to data from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, suicide is the leading cause of death for boys and men aged 10 to 44 years old, and for girls and women aged 15 to 34 years old. The WHO’s LIVE LIFE campaign sets out several effective interventions for suicide prevention: Limiting access to means of suicide; Interacting with the media on responsible reporting; Fostering life and coping skills in young people; and Early identification, management and follow-up. Image credit: Nicola Burghall, University of Tokyo

Last year in Japan, 514 youths and children aged 18 and younger tragically lost their lives to suicide. This was the highest number for this age group since records began in 1978. Suicide is sadly the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 34 years old, according to data from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

While adult suicide rates have been generally declining over the past 10 to 15 years, the reverse has been noted for adolescents. Officials speculate that school-related issues, difficult personal and family relationships, and lingering impacts of the pandemic may have contributed to the high number of deaths.

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies suicide as a major global public health concern, but also says it is preventable through evidence-based interventions and by addressing factors that can lead to poor mental health.

Researchers from the University of Tokyo and the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science are analyzing data on various problems in adolescence which were assessed both by self and caregivers, resulting in identification of young people who may be at suicide-related risk.

Overview of five groups. Adolescents who fell into the “discrepant” category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn’t clearly or consistently shown symptoms of mental health problems had sometimes been overlooked, as discrepancies between informants’ experiences lead to those problems being underestimated. However, the researchers highlight that monitoring for such discrepancies is crucial to help identify high-risk adolescents. Image credit: Nicola Burghall, University of Tokyo (design elements by Pablo Stanley/Canva)

“We recently found that adolescents who were considered to have no problems by their caregivers actually had the highest suicide-related risk,” said Daiki Nagaoka, a doctoral student in the Department of Neuropsychiatry at the University of Tokyo and a hospital psychiatrist.

“So it is important that society as a whole, rather than solely relying on caregivers, takes an active role in recognizing and supporting adolescents who have difficulty in seeking help and whose distress is often overlooked.”

The team surveyed adolescents and their caregivers in Tokyo over a period of six years. The participants complete self-report questionnaires, answering questions on psychological and behavioral problems such as depression, anxiety, self-harm and inattention, as well as their feelings about family and school life.

The team also made note of factors such as maternal health during pregnancy, involvement in bullying and the caregivers’ psychological state. The study began when the children were 10 years old, and checked in with them again at ages 12, 14 and 16. Overall, 3,171 adolescents took part, with 2,344 pairs of adolescents and their caregivers participating throughout the full study.

“Psychiatry faces challenges in understanding adolescent psychopathology, which is diverse and dynamic. Previous studies typically classified adolescents’ psychopathological development based on the trajectories of only two or three indicators.

By contrast, our approach enabled the classification of adolescents based on a number of symptom trajectories simultaneously by employing deep-learning techniques which facilitated a more comprehensive understanding,” explained Nagaoka.

Trajectories for the five groups identified by deep learning. These charts show the average trajectories for the five groups for 14 psychological and behavioral problems. On the vertical axis, higher scores for symptoms indicate greater severity. (S) represents adolescent self-assessment and (C) caregiver assessment. Image credit: Daiki Nagaoka, University of Tokyo

Deep learning, a computer program that mimics the learning process of our brains, enabled the team to analyze the large amounts of data they collected to find patterns in the responses.

By grouping the trajectories of the psychological and behavioral problems identified in the survey, they could classify the adolescents into five groups, which they named based on their key characteristic: unaffected, internalizing, discrepant, externalizing and severe.

The largest group, at 60.5% of the 2,344 adolescents, was made up of young people who were classified as “unaffected” by suicidal behavior.

The remaining 40% were found to be negatively affected in some way. The “internalizing” group (16.2%) persistently internalized problems and showed depressive symptoms, anxiety and withdrawal.

The “discrepant” group (9.9%) experienced depressive symptoms and “psychotic-like experiences,” but had not been recognized as having such problems by their caregivers. The “externalizing” group (9.6%) displayed hyperactivity, inattention and/or behavioral issues but few other problems.

Finally, the smallest group was categorized as “severe” (3.9%) and dealt with chronic difficulties which their caregivers were aware of, in particular, psychotic-like experiences and obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Of all the groups, young people in the “discrepant” category were at highest risk of self-harm and suicidal thoughts. The researchers found that they could significantly predict who would be included in this group based on if the child avoided seeking help for depression, and if their caregiver also had a mental health problem.

The researchers suggest that the caregiver’s mental state could impact the adolescent’s mental health through both genetic factors and parenting environment, such as the caregiver’s ability to pay attention to the difficulties an adolescent might face.

Although this research has several limitations, it still enabled the team to identify a number of risk factors which could be used to predict which groups adolescents might fall into.

“In daily practice as a psychiatrist, I observed that existing diagnostic criteria often did not adequately address the diverse and fluid difficulties experienced by adolescents,” said Nagaoka.

“We aimed to better understand these difficulties so that appropriate support can be provided. Next we want to better understand how adolescents’ psychopathological problems interact and change with the people and environment around them. Recognizing that numerous adolescents face challenges and serious issues, yet hesitate to seek help, we must establish supportive systems and structures as a society.”

Source: University of Tokyo

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