Topic: Depression
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
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
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
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
Social Media – Harmer or Helper?
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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
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.
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.
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