Content Type: Research Article
Improving Access to Evidence-Based Psychological Care
Access to evidence-based psychological care […] is limited, according to a report commissioned by Big Health and conducted by actuarial consulting firm Milliman.
A Robotic Companion for Psychological Well-Being: A Long-Term Investigation of Companionship and Therapeutic Alliance
Social support plays a crucial role in managing and enhancing one’s mental health and well-being. In order to explore the role of a robot’s companion-like behavior on its therapeutic interventions, we conducted an eight-week-long deployment study with seventy participants to
Why Generative AI (LLM) Is Ready for Mental Healthcare
I’m among those amazed by the power of OpenAI’ ChatGPT and new technologies using large language models (LLMs). There is no doubt that these innovations represent a new chapter in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) for mental healthcare. However, I’ll start
An Open Trial of the Things You Do Questionnaire: Changes in Daily Actions During Internet-Delivered Treatment for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
During online treatment for anxiety and depression, participants reported increases in the frequency of the actions captured by the longer and briefer versions of the TYDQ, as well increases in satisfaction with life, alongside decreases in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Digital Mental Health Interventions for Young People in Rural South Africa: Prospects and Challenges for Implementation
The growing access to mobile devices in South Africa has the potential to increase access to mental health care services through digital platforms. However, uptake of digital mental health interventions may be hampered by several factors, such as privacy, confidentiality,
Study Shows Consumer Adoption of Digital Mental Health Care Is Going Strong
Digital health, including digital mental health, has moved from being a novel concept to being part of everyday healthcare delivery. Rock Health‘s 2022 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey examined responses from USA-based adults to better understand “consumers’ attitudes toward and
A Groundbreaking Solution for Men’s Mental Health
Identifying solutions for difficult problems like rising suicide rates among working-aged men (25-54 years old) requires bold and innovative thinking. In the United States, men account for 78% of all completed suicides and are roughly four-times more likely than women
Digital Mental Health for Postpartum Women: Perils, Pitfalls, and Promise
Postpartum mental health conditions are a public health concern, affecting a large number of reproductive-age women and their families. Postpartum depression alone affects at least 14% of new mothers and their families. However, very little has been written about how
Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Research: New WHO Study on Applications and Challenges
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health services and research has potential, but a new study finds significant shortcomings that may indicate overly accelerated promotion of new AI models that have yet to be evaluated as viable in the real
Daily Exposure to Virtual Nature Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in College Students
The authors of this study measured the influence of a daily virtual nature intervention on symptoms of anxiety, depression, and an underlying cause of poor mental health: rumination. The findings reinforce a growing body of literature that finds virtual nature
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