How Private is Your Data in Mental Health Apps?
Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com The pandemic is challenging our mental health in many ways as life in lockdown continues; while hope is on the horizon as vaccine distribution…
Can Digital Health Address Anxiety?
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com A lot of digital mental tools health focus on addressing depression. For many, anxiety is very present in their day to day lives. Depression…
A Banner Year for Digital Health – Trends and Challenges
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Amid a global pandemic, digital health has emerged more robust than ever. According to Rock Health, funding is closing in on twelve billion dollars.…
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…
In Digital Health – Consideratiotions in Dose Response
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com How might we think about mechanisms of action in digital health? When taking traditional medication, you take a particular dose that provides reliable symptom relief.…
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.…
Evaluating Apps- The American Psychiatric Association​ Model
How do you know what a good app is? Great strides have been made in guiding consumers, employers, and health systems in making better decisions when choosing digital mental health…
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.…
Digital Health Reforms in Germany
Globally as care has pivoted to virtual delivery, the appetite for digital health tools has increased. In the digital mental health arena, companies have made products free of charge to…
Digital Interventions for Depression and Anxiety- Real World Implementation
Digital mental health solutions have been growing in the past few years, over 10,000 mental health apps can be found on the app store. The current pandemic has offered…