Public Health in the Spotlight- Revisiting Purpose in a Pandemic
As the pandemic of COVID-19 continues globally, one aspect of the path forward has been a renewed interest in the role public health plays in addressing the ongoing needs.…
Preparing for the Second Wave of COVID-19- Mental Health Needs
In past blogs, I have shared studies from China about mental health needs in lockdown. In the USA, many of us are in week six of shelter in place,…
Connected Digital Tools in Clinical Research- The Uptick?
For quantified selfers, leveraging sensors and devices via apps to track health and wellness goals is now second nature. Elite athletes leverage these tools to push for peak performance.…
Digital Mental Health and COVID-19- Access, Quality & Acceleration
As you read this week's blog, you may be at home, hunkered down as the World deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a rare moment when the globe is…
Addressing Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19
Many of us are entering week two of shelter in place orders- some have been in that reality longer, some more recently. The collective anxiety borne of the uncertainty…
Digital Health’s Cambrian Explosion in the time of COVID-19
The World is amid a pandemic not witnessed in living memory. The last crisis that impacted millions was AIDS and comparisons are, in my opinion, valid as government…
Defining Value in Mental Health Apps- Are There Viable Payment Models?
Digital therapeutics are nascent in the digital health landscape. App companies, consumers, employers, and health systems are all in the mix for payment of the services the apps provide. Looking…
When Depression Lingers- Is There an App for That?
In past blogs, I have written about the value of digital mental health in helping alleviate the burden of depression and anxiety via mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy.…
Insomnia in Pregnancy- Can Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help?
One is seven women may struggle to get a good night's sleep during pregnancy, while many visits and milestones are tracked during the nine months of pregnancy, medications are only…
Clinical Value of Digital Health- Considerations and Future Directions
The good news is the rate of publications in digital health has increased steadily in the past three years, this adds to our broad understanding of where digital health…