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Perinatal Mental Health Gets XR Treatment in New Training Programme
England has become the first country in the world to launch clinical training in perinatal mental health using extended reality (XR) technology.
Generative AI Could Help Solve the U.S. Mental Health Crisis
The app-based chatbot released in December immediately popularized generative AI. Generative AI analyzes patterns in written words from across the web, forming complex mathematical and computational formulations, to produce human-like text. With its dizzying number of potential uses and user
Amid Therapy Waitlists, New AI Coach may be Quicker Option
The growth of artificial intelligence has drawn praise as well as anxiety and skepticism. But researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and their colleagues have found that their AI app appears to be useful in treating anxiety and depression.
The NHS Confederation Drives Conversation to Embrace Digital Mental Health Solutions
The NHS Confederation unites and advocates for the healthcare system in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its “Mental Health Network” represents organisations involved in promoting and commissioning mental health and learning disability services. The Confederation regularly hosts networking events to
Youth Mental Health: Can Digital Tools Contain the Crisis?
Two and a half years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are still dealing with the fallout – not least the effect on youth mental health. For many children and young people, the repeated lockdowns, social isolation, and
Digital Therapeutics Should Work ‘Like Magic’ To Succeed in Clinical Care
It’s still early days for integrating digital therapeutics into clinical care, said panelists at the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. But they have a role to play when developers consider the different needs of all healthcare stakeholders, including
Virtual Reality Therapy: Everything You Need To Know
Using virtual reality for entertainment isn’t out of the ordinary. If you’ve ever strapped on a pair of 3-D goggles, you’re likely familiar with how immersive the experience is. But virtual reality isn’t just for fun and games: It’s becoming
Digital Mental Healthcare At Your Fingertips – Crisis Text Line
In this interview on Fox 13’s Good Day Seattle, the CEO of Crisis Text Line – Dena Trujillo – talks about how the organisation serves people suffering mental ill health in the USA.
A Decade of Change: Lessons From 10 years of Delivering Digital Mental Health Care
Professor Nick Titov, Founding Executive Director of the Australian MindSpot Clinic, reflects on ten rewarding years delivering digital mental health care to people across Australia.
3 Things to Know Before Talking to ChatGPT about Your Mental Health
People are using ChatGPT, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence for advice on their mental health, even though it wasn’t designed for that. While the chatbot is knowledgeable about mental health it can’t be relied upon for an accurate diagnosis,
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