Topic: Depression
uSupport – a New Psychological Support Platform for Young People from Poland and Ukraine
uSupport, a UNICEF-supported online psychological support platform for Polish and Ukrainian youth, has launched its pilot in Poland to provide accessible, culturally tailored mental health assistance for young people aged 16–24.
FDA Clears Deep TMS™ for Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has cleared BrainsWay’s Deep TMS™ system as an adjunct treatment for adolescents aged 15–21 with major depressive disorder, expanding access to a noninvasive, evidence-based therapy previously available only to adults.
Case study: Fit Farmers app – Digital Support for the Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing of Ireland’s Farming Community
The Fit Farmers App provides Irish farmers with a trusted, co-created digital resource for mental and physical wellbeing, offering practical, offline-ready support tailored to the realities of rural life.
Transdiagnostic Mental Health Apps Show Promise in Managing Depression and Anxiety
A new meta-analysis of 19 trials finds that transdiagnostic mental health apps—designed to address both depression and anxiety—produce small but meaningful improvements in symptoms. These apps show comparable effects to disorder-specific tools and highlight the potential for scalable, accessible support
Google Launches Dual AI Initiatives for Mental Health
Google has launched two new initiatives to explore how AI can support mental health treatment and expand access to care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Social Media and Youth Depression: A Causal Link?
A UCSF study reveals a direct, causal link between increased social media use and rising depressive symptoms in preteens. With screen time surging, youth mental health is impacted, highlighting the role of factors like cyberbullying and the urgent need for
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
WHO-Backed Digital Mental Health Intervention Scales Up Depression Support in Lebanon
This Elrha case study highlights how the WHO, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the National Mental Health Programme, and International Medical Corps scaled up Step-by-Step — a digital tool for depression. Proven effective and affordable, the program is now part
At Home Brain Stimulation for Depression Found to Be Safe and Effective
A groundbreaking study from King’s College London reveals that home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could be a game-changer in treating depression. Published in Nature Medicine, the research shows that tDCS is not only safe and effective but may soon
The Promise of Digital Interventions To Reduce the Disease Burden of Depression
Depression is a major public health problem, affecting hundreds of millions of people across the globe. The personal suffering of patients and their families is enormous and the economic costs associated with depression are vast. There are effective treatments, but
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