You Can’t Help Them if You Can’t Hold Them: Moving From Accessibility to Acceptability in Digital Mental Health
When it comes to digital mental health, the old adage about a tree falling in the woods is as relevant as ever: If a digital mental health product launches, but is rarely used, does it actually help anyone?
Generative AI Holds Enormous Promise for Health Care
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) potentially holds enormous promise for health care and could usher in a new era of tools. But the technology is still evolving, the accuracy is not yet reliable, and few rules or regulatory guardrails exist.
Adversity to Healing: Digital Mental Health for Refugees, Migrants, and Marginalized Groups
The world has more people fleeing war, violence, and persecution than ever before, and mental health problems of those fleeing is extensive. Tragically, research highlights the heartbreaking reality – language barriers, stigma, limited access to effective tools and aggravating circumstances within the healthcare system hinder their journey to healing. In Sweden, statistics reveal that one […]
Empowering Global Mental Health & Well-Being: McKinsey Health Institute’s Vision for Lasting Prosperity
The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) is an enduring, mission-driven global health organization within McKinsey & Company dedicated to advancing human health worldwide.
BeMe Teams Up With CareSource to Provide Digital Mental Health Support for Teens
BeMe, a digital behavioral health company, and CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, are announcing a new partnership to provide teens enrolled in Indiana’s Hoosier Healthwise coverage access to digital mental health support and interventions designed specifically to address teens’ unique needs.
SAMHSA Releases a Digital Therapeutics for Management and Treatment in Behavioral Health Advisory
This advisory introduces readers to digital therapeutics (DTx) and the benefits of their use in behavioral health. It describes the research, regulatory, and reimbursement implications for DTx as well as selection and implementation considerations.
Rendever Virtual Reality Platform Improves Transition to Home for Older Adults at RiverSpring Living
Rendever, the Boston-based company pioneering the future of aging through virtual reality (VR), is collaborating with New York-based senior living services provider RiverSpring Living to use VR as a transformational tool in reintegrating seniors in their homes after rehabilitation stays.
How to Support Men’s Mental Health in 2023
“There are ways to seek help in a more private setting if talking to loved ones or doctors doesn’t feel like a step you can take right now. Most NHS practices in the UK allow people to refer themselves for mental health and psychological therapies online, which removes the step of having to verbally explain your struggles to your GP. This removes the perceived stigma of speaking to a doctor.”
This Mental Health App Could Change How We Understand and Treat Schizophrenia
John Torous and his team of clinicians, data scientists and app developers don’t look like your usual research team. But out-of-the-box thinking, as he explains, might be exactly what’s needed to find digital markers that can help take on some of the biggest challenges in schizophrenia research.
Beacons of Trust in Troublesome Waters Prioritizing Safety and Integrity in Digital Mental Healthcare
In an increasingly digital world, trusted digital mental health tools offer a beacon of hope for mental health support, providing people with access to resources and personalized interventions. This is especially crucial in low-to-middle-income countries and marginalized communities. However, ensuring the safety and integrity of these tools is vital to protect users and promote positive […]
