Topic: Depression
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
Transforming Outcomes Across the Lifespan: A Scalable Model for Women, Children, and Families Health Engagement
The new GoMo Health white paper, Resilient Minds: Supporting Maternal Brain Health in Times of Crisis, developed in collaboration with the Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas, examines the neuroscience behind maternal brain health and cognitive
Resilient Minds: How Personalized Support Builds Women’s Brain Resilience
Thailand adapts WHO’s Step-by-Step programme as part of national digital mental health platform
Thailand has unveiled “Tor-Tuem-Jai,” a new digital mental health platform launched during National Mind Month in partnership with the WHO. By adapting the Step-by-Step program, it provides self-care tools for stress management and emotional resilience, with a focus on supporting
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
The Big 5 – Simple Actions, Serious Science
Discover MindSpot Australia’s The Big 5: five simple actions with serious science behind them. This article explores five key behaviours, meaningful activities, healthy thinking, goals and plans, healthy routines, and social connections, that are consistently linked to lower symptoms of
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
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
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