Mental health
“We want to be the Netflix of mental health” Tim Barker’s comparison to Kooth’s role in the future of mental health is an interesting one. While Netflix may have achieved levels of global domination yet to be discovered by Kooth - although their rates of growth and the esteem in which they are held in [...]
As one of the pioneers of digital health, ieso has been delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for almost a decade, partnering with the NHS to support people across the UK. Health Tech World speaks to Dr Andrew Welchman, executive vice president for impact, about how the business - which recently raised £39m to support its growth [...]
A health modification tool designed to help reduce children’s anxiety before a healthcare procedure is being showcased on the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2022. Health Tech World’s Arab Health correspondent Julia Price speaks with platform founder Dr Chris Evans. Little Journey is an eSupport platform designed to psychological prepare and support children and [...]
The pandemic has pushed mental health demand ever higher while simultaneously making interventions more challenging. Enter the digital mental health pioneers racing to fill the gap. Mental health needs increased exponentially during the pandemic. In fact, by the middle of 2020, a fifth of people in Britain were reportedly suffering from depression, twice the number [...]
Eating disorder charity Beat warns that the UK government's incentive-based health app 'has the potential to be incredibly damaging' to people with eating disorders. A pilot scheme that will require users to don wrist-worn devices that can generate personalised health recommendations, such as increasing their step count, eating more fruit and vegetables and decreasing portions, will [...]
Digital healthcare provider Kry Livi will roll out its Internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ICBT) programme across Europe next year following a successful study in Sweden. The service will treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and stress, via an app. It is designed to fit high-quality and effective mental health treatment around patients’ lives. With [...]
An eating disorder charity is urging the government to consider the impact its new health app will have on people with eating disorders. A pilot scheme that will require users to don wrist-worn devices that can generate personalised health recommendations, such as increasing their step count, eating more fruit and vegetables and decreasing portions, will [...]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is leveraging popular digital platforms, including online games, to bring vital mental health messages and tips to people worldwide in the palms of their hands. One such example is a new Self-Care Tournament on Angry Birds Friends. The tournament features 24 new game levels related to relaxation and healthy living, [...]
