Background: Health care workers (HCWs) are at risk of experiencing psychological distress, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological self-monitoring apps may contribute to reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma exposure by enhancing emotional…
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Brett Talbot, Co-founder and CCO, Videra Health
In a world where strength is often measured by stoicism, millions of men are suffering in silence. The statistics around male suicide paint a sobering picture: men die…
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Mental health apps that adopt a transdiagnostic approach to addressing depression and anxiety are emerging, yet a synthesis of their evidence-base is missing. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of transdiagnostic-focused apps for depression and…
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Duchess of Edinburgh with patient Brayden and Lucy Dickinson, play specialist and VR lead at Leeds Children’s Hospital (Credit: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
Virtual reality (VR) technology is being used at Leeds Children’s…
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Growing Concerns Among Healthcare Financial Executives
Healthcare finance leaders across the United States are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety about their organizations’ financial futures. A comprehensive new study by Deloitte reveals that economic uncertainty and…
Background: In Japan, the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms within the working population have risen. This has been accentuated by the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social isolation resulting from…
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Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a potential early marker of neurodegeneration, with negative affective states such as depression and anxiety significantly contributing to cognitive impairment. Digital treatments show promise, yet evidence of their use…
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Ellipsis Health, a company using AI voice agent technology, announced the close of a $45 million Series A funding roundSalesforce, Khosla Ventures and CVS Health Ventures led the round. Mitsui Global Investment, Collier, E12…
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Background: Patients with cancer may experience physiological and psychological adverse reactions, such as fatigue, pain, anxiety, and depression, which seriously affect their quality of life. Research has shown that remote interventions based on apps…
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Clinical mental health platform Calm Health, powered by meditation app Calm, is expanding its reach globally, first rolling out into the UK and Canadian markets.Calm Health works with employers and health plans to offer…
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