Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Vimbo Health: From Lived Experience to Building for Home
Vimbo Health, co-founded by Tafi Mazikana and Sherrie Steyn, offers accessible, culturally-adapted digital mental health support for Africa. Inspired by Tafi’s own experience with digital therapy, their Vimbo Health App uses CBT principles for depression and anxiety, with a focus
From Innovation to Impact: The Recent Evolution of Strongest Families Institute
Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is a Canadian charity delivering evidence-based e-mental health care to all ages. Backed by 20+ years of research, its bilingual programs use phone and app support to provide accessible, stigma-free help at home.
How AI Could Expand and Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment
AI is emerging as a common tool to expand mental health care access post-COVID, especially in underserved regions. With 85% of people going untreated, the article shares data from WHO and Oliver Wyman and calls for ethical, human-guided use.
Health Technology Assessment: Virtual Solutions for Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety affect over 1 in 5 U.S. adults. Despite increased screening, access to effective treatment remains limited. In response, virtual mental health solutions are emerging to close this gap by offering accessible, scalable care options. PHTI conducted an
Call for Participants: Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari-Speaking Young Migrants with Mild to Moderate Mental Health Challenges
Refugees face unique mental health challenges, and receiving therapy in their own language is often difficult due to barriers like limited access to therapists and interpreters. To address this, researchers developed Raha, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program tailored
First Clinical Trial of AI Therapy Chatbot Shows Promising Mental Health Outcomes
A recent clinical trial by Dartmouth researchers found that Therabot, a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot, significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Participants reported improvements comparable to traditional therapy, highlighting Therabot’s potential to expand access to mental health
Responding to the Mental Health Crisis in Conflict Zones: The Role of eMHPSS
Electronic Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (eMHPSS) represents a transformative approach to providing mental health services. Using technology, eMHPSS overcomes physical barriers, ensuring timely and accessible care in conflict zones and remote areas. Services such as teletherapy, video consultations, and
ChatGPT Therapy: Exploring the Potential of Generative AI Chatbots for Mental Health
Imagine having a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist available 24/7 at your fingertips. This is the emerging promise of generative AI chatbots. But are people actually using ChatGPT and similar tools for mental health support? And if so, what is it like
The Economic Benefits of LENS Treatment for People with Anxiety
A recent study funded by MQ Mental Health Research (MQ) showed that a new treatment, titled Learning Effective New Strategies (LENS), which can be administered remotely, could be effective in helping people who experience GAD to recover. The LENS treatment,
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.
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