Digital health interventions (DHIs) offer scalable, accessible approaches to promote healthy sleep in adolescents and to prevent or treat poor sleep and insomnia. Given the high prevalence of sleep problems and their bidirectional links…
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Background: Smoking cessation remains a global challenge, with traditional treatments showing limited long-term success due to low adherence and accessibility issues. Digital therapeutics, such as mobile apps and virtual reality (VR)–based interventions, could offer…
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Background: Anxiety and depressive disorders affect hundreds of millions globally, with substantial barriers limiting access to evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. Digital mental health interventions offer potential solutions to improve access to support….
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Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by persistent knee pain, often without any structural abnormalities. Conservative treatments, particularly exercise therapy, are widely recommended; however, adherence remains generally low, and full…
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Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common among university students due to academic pressure and financial uncertainty, among other challenges. Despite the need, the receipt of available psychological services is often low. Objective: This…
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Background: Mental health concerns are prevalent among university students, with financial stress further compounding these issues. While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for these conditions, its delivery through artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots represents a…
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Older adults with insomnia face considerable challenges accessing treatment given limited availability to first-line therapy (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, CBT-I). This study evaluated the efficacy of Sleep Healthy Using the Internet for Older Adults…
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Handspring, which offers virtual mental health for youth and their families, announced it scored $12 million in Series A funding, Cobalt Ventures led the round, with participation from Arkitekt Ventures, Hyde Park Angels (HPA), nvp…
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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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Background: Technology-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (t-CBT) programs are increasingly recognized as accessible interventions for addressing mental health challenges, particularly among college students. Despite their potential, low adherence rates remain a key challenge that needs…
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