Human + Digital = Healing For Depression?
Photo by fotografierende on Pexels.com Digital health has had an outstanding funding quarter; Rock Health reported over 6 billion dollars in funding so far in 2021. As the pandemic has…
Conversational Agents- The Healing Potential in Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a burgeoning field with many applications. In the past few years, AI-driven conversational agents have been used in many industries, and the rise of their use…
Increasing Engagement in Smartphone Apps for Mental Health
Photo by Anete Lusina on Pexels.com As you read this, think about all the apps you have on your phone. Some you use daily, if not several times a day,…
Digital Health’s Opportunity to Help People Suffering from Depression
Photo by burak kostak on Pexels.com The pandemic has brought mental health needs to the forefront. Whether it's front-line workers who have been dealing with the serious health needs of…
Digital Mental Health in Australia – Mindspot
Photo by RF._.studio on Pexels.com Australia is a fascinating continent. While it may be the world's sixth-largest country by total area, twenty-six million people are geographically dispersed over cities and…
Can Apps Help Youth Maintain Their Mental Health?
Photo by Amusan on Pexels.com You might be reading this blog post on your smartphone, not surprising since more than 80% of Americans own one. I have written before about…
Implementing Digital Mental Health in Primary Care- Lessons Learned
The last few months have rapidly accelerated telehealth strategies as health systems pivot to deliver care in new ways. Primary care is a vital care setting in addressing mental health.…
Sleeping Issues, Coping Mechanisms and Depressive Symptoms – New Research
Months into a global pandemic, research in many countries demonstrate that insomnia or trouble sleeping is a common aspect of dealing with the stress of pandemic life. Sleep is a…
Understanding User Patterns in Digital Mental Health
Research shows that 90% of digital mental health tools are no longer used after two weeks. Many companies are working on profoundly understanding engagement patterns in apps to improve retention.…
Food for Thought- Mood and Food
In these challenging times, your social media feed may be full of people attempting sourdough starters or generally allowing their inner chef out to play as a means of coping…