Are Video Games the Next Frontier in Improving Brain Function and Mental Health? Jennifer Gentile.

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Welcome to another insightful episode of our Digital Health Interview series! In this conversation, we sit down with Jennifer Gentile, co-founder of THYNK, to explore the evolving landscape of mental health technology. Jennifer takes us on a journey from the early challenges of implementing telehealth solutions in behavioral health to the emerging potential of digital tools—beyond traditional telemedicine—to address mental health and cognitive challenges. Discover how innovative gaming solutions are being developed to enhance mental well-being without compromising user safety, and learn about the unique hurdles of navigating hardware integration and fundraising in this dynamic industry. If you're passionate about the future of digital health, hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on our latest interviews and insights! Jennifer Gentile - Cofounder and CCO of THYNK. https://www.thynkbetter.com / jennifer-gentile-0913a8157 00:00 Intro 00:56 Greetings 01:18 Jennifer's introduction 06:07 Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges. 09:10 When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health? 13:37 With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening? 16:09 Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK? 18:55 How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive? 21:17 Tell us more about the device you have and the complexity of being in a hardware space. 21:55 How is your fundraising going? 23:44 What would you recommend to other founders in digital health to close their fundraising rounds? 25:38 What's the biggest challenge for you as a co-founder of a startup? 27:35 Final piece of advice for startup founders in mental health. Thank you for joining us on this deep dive into the intersection of technology and mental health. Jennifer Gentile’s candid insights offer a fresh perspective on the future of digital health, inspiring founders and tech enthusiasts alike. If you found this interview thought-provoking, please like, share, and leave your comments below—we'd love to hear your thoughts on how technology can further transform mental health care. Stay tuned for our next episode! BeKey Healthcare Development Services: https://bekey.io/healthcare-software-... The previous episode with Kanishka Rao: • Empowering Early Detection: How Carenostic... #digitalhealth #mentalhealthtech #telehealth #telemedicine #softwaredevelopment #healthtech #startup #AI #startups #startupfounders #standwithukraine

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

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Are Video Games the Next Frontier in Improving Brain Function and Mental Health? Jennifer Gentile.

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Intro

Intro

Intro

Greetings

Greetings

Greetings

Jennifer's introduction

Jennifer's introduction

Jennifer's introduction

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health?

When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health?

When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health?

With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening?

With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening?

With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening?

Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK?

Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK?

Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK?

How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive?

How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive?

How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive?

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Are Video Games the Next Frontier in Improving Brain Function and Mental Health? Jennifer Gentile.

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Chapters

Intro

Intro

Intro

Greetings

Greetings

Greetings

Jennifer's introduction

Jennifer's introduction

Jennifer's introduction

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

Nowadays, talking to a psychologist via telehealth is something natural and obvious. I assume back in 2014 it wasn’t. Tell us how hard it was to implement telehealth solutions in behavioral health and your challenges.

When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health?

When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health?

When we say mental health and technology - people think about telehealth right away. But there is much more than just telehealth. Can you tell us what other tech tools people can use to improve their mental health?

With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening?

With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening?

With all the existing digital tools, tons of investments going into the mental health space, and yet the mental health crisis is only getting worse. Why do you think this is happening?

Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK?

Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK?

Was the game already developed when you joined THYNK?

How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive?

How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive?

How can you make sure a video game won't become addictive?

Tell us more about the device you have and the complexity of being in a hardware space.

Tell us more about the device you have and the complexity of being in a hardware space.

Tell us more about the device you have and the complexity of being in a hardware space.

How is your fundraising going?

How is your fundraising going?

How is your fundraising going?

What would you recommend to other founders in digital health to close their fundraising rounds?

What would you recommend to other founders in digital health to close their fundraising rounds?

What would you recommend to other founders in digital health to close their fundraising rounds?

What's the biggest challenge for you as a co-founder of a startup?

What's the biggest challenge for you as a co-founder of a startup?

What's the biggest challenge for you as a co-founder of a startup?

Final piece of advice for startup founders in mental health.

Final piece of advice for startup founders in mental health.

Final piece of advice for startup founders in mental health.

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