Last month, an app named Rejoyn became the first FDA-cleared prescription digital therapeutic for patients with major depressive disorder. The app, which changes users’ behavior through various lessons and exercises, was developed by Otsuka…
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In the most comprehensive population surveys, mental health is only broadly captured through questionnaires asking about “mentally unhealthy days” or feelings of “sadness.” Further, population mental health estimates are predominantly consolidated to yearly estimates…
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Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) poses a significant maternal health challenge. The current approach to detecting PPD relies on in-person postpartum visits, which contributes to underdiagnosis. Furthermore, recognizing PPD symptoms can be challenging. Therefore, we…
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With Over $100M in Total Funding, the Telemental Health Company is Poised for its Next Phase of Growth
Telemental health company Brightside Health today announced a strategic Series C raise led by S32, as well as the…
Telemedicine company Thirty Madison has partnered with behavioral telehealth company Talkspace to bring mental health offerings to Thirty Mason’s Nurx and Cove users and allow Talkspace users to access migraine treatment and women’s healthcare.Talkspace…
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What You Should Know:
– Thirty Madison, the company behind Keeps, Cove, and Nurx, announced a major partnership with Talkspace, a leading online therapy provider.
– The strategic collaboration aims to significantly expand access to comprehensive…
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The following is a guest article by Raj Tumuluri, Founder and CEO at Openstream.ai
As healthcare providers, you are acutely aware of the staggering mental health challenges facing our societies today. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and…
This week, the Federal Trade Commission hit virtual mental health startup Cerebral with a $7 million fine, accusing the company of mishandling users’ sensitive health data and misleading consumers about cancellation policies.
Cerebral agreed to…
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Background: Telemedicine technology is a rapidly developing field that demonstrates immense potential in improving medical services. In palliative care, informal caregivers assume the primary responsibility in patient care and often face challenges such as…
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What You Should Know:
– Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (Otsuka), a global pharmaceutical company, and Verily Life Sciences LLC (Verily), a precision health technology company, have teamed up to launch a groundbreaking research…
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