Anagram receives funding for VR mental health training series
DigitalHealth
JUNE 19, 2023
Creative studio Anagram has received funding to allow it to develop a series of mental health training videos using VR technology.
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Perinatal mental health gets XR treatment in new training programme
DigitalHealth
MARCH 31, 2023
England has become the first country in the world to launch clinical training in perinatal mental health using extended reality (XR) technology.
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Is Mental Health ready for Generative AI?
Lloyd Price
APRIL 19, 2024
There are a number of challenges that need to be addressed before generative AI can be used effectively in this field, including: Safety and ethics: Generative AI models can be trained on large datasets of text and code, which may include sensitive or harmful information.
India rolls out nationwide tele-mental health service
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of India has formally launched this week its national tele-mental health programme. Called Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), it will provide free, round-the-clock teleconsultation service for mental health concerns.
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Center for BrainHealth helps mental health patients develop social skills using virtual coaching
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 11, 2024
Cognitive neuroscience researchers and clinicians had been encountering significant challenges in effectively addressing social skills development among individuals dealing with mental health conditions or neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Jolly Good develops palliative care VR training module and more briefs
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Also, the mental health app Here Hear in Taiwan is set to introduce an AI chatbot.
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Centerstone taps tech company Lyssn to build out AI-based training for behavioral health clinicians
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Centerstone, a large nonprofit mental health system, is working with tech company Lyssn to leverage its AI-powered platform to train its team of more than 3,000 clinicians in the latest evidence-based practices. The partnership also includes developing new solutions and long-term revenue sharing.
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Roundup: VR stroke care training rolled out for NSW ED nurses and more briefs
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 5, 2023
NSW ED nurses get VR stroke care training A virtual reality training programme for administering stroke care has been rolled out across New South Wales. Based on a media release, 27 regional, rural and metropolitan hospitals across the state each received VR headsets for training.
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Humana Foundation Invests in Innovative Mental Health and Nutrition Programming for Seniors and School-Aged Children
Digital Health Global
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
million grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) to initiate and elevate mental health programs at chapters in the four geographies, including mental health first aid training for mentors and related coursework for youth. Today, there’s a critical need to provide young people with mental health supports.
Clinically Validated Vital Signs for Mental Health
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 1, 2022
Check out our interview with Solinsky below to learn more, but it’s great to see how Ellipsis Health is using technology and your voice to create a clinically validated vital sign for your mental health. What do behavioral health patients have? Why not layer this mental health assessment on to the check-in process?
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Is Virtual Reality Mental Health Part of Your Practice-Building Plan Yet?
Telebehavioral Health Institute
AUGUST 17, 2022
Immersive 360-degree videos represent a recent development in virtual reality mental health, whereby users can utilize digitally simulated realities similar to the real world (Slater & Sanchez, 2016 ). These viable technologies hold much promise but, to date, have not been widely adopted in mental health settings.
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How to Increase Mental Health Care in Native American Communities
Iris Telehealth
MAY 1, 2023
In 2020, it was reported that over 19% of this population experienced a mental health condition. Although many individuals in these populations require treatment, the majority of Native Americans reside in rural areas where access to mental health services is severely limited. Approximately 1.3%
The Kids Aren’t OK: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in Children
TheraNest
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The youth mental health crisis in the United States has reached a tipping point, with emergency rooms struggling to cope. You can also chat with them at [link].
The Kids Aren’t OK: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in Children
TheraNest
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The youth mental health crisis in the United States has reached a tipping point, with emergency rooms struggling to cope. You can also chat with them at [link].
aNUma Contracted by University of California at Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics Certificate Program to Explore Psychedelic Facilitation Training With Innovative Digital Platform
Digital Health Global
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–aNUma is proud to announce a new project with the University of California at Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) Certificate Program investigating the potential benefits of using aNUma’s Experience Platform to complement psychedelic facilitation training.
How virtual reality can help address the mental health professional shortage
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
More people are in need of mental health treatment today than ever before, but there just aren't enough therapists to meet the growing demand. received mental health treatment or counseling. What is virtual reality technology, and how does it work in mental healthcare? In 2020, it was estimated that around 41.4
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Improving LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health Care and Access
Iris Telehealth
JUNE 6, 2022
In October, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Hospital Association, and the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry declared a mental health emergency for youth. Now more than ever, providers and organizations need to learn how to accommodate the mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ youth.
Telehealth Expansion Reportedly Decreased Mental Health Disparities: JAMA Study 2022
Telebehavioral Health Institute
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Access to quality mental health care for low-income populations is an ongoing concern. While telehealth expansion efforts during COVID have significantly improved access in many groups ; research associated with access to care for low-income mental health populations has been limited.
Costs and Challenges to Consider for Running a Mental Health Practice
TheraNest
MARCH 6, 2024
Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being. As awareness and acceptance of mental health issues grow, the demand for specialized practices is increasing. Operating a mental health practice entails providing essential services and addressing the costs and challenges that come with it.
Mental Health Is the Next Pandemic
GlobalMed
MAY 5, 2020
While many of us are sheltering in place to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, a massive mental health pandemic is also brewing. Fears about COVID-19, the economic meltdown, and prolonged social-isolation are all taking a toll on mental health. The Demand for Mental Health Treatment is Now.
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For Therapists: US Surgeon General Social Media and Youth Mental Health Advisory
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MAY 25, 2023
Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, emphasized the need to fully comprehend the potential dangers to children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being. Murthy’s 19-page advisory offered a balanced view that social media’s influence on teenagers’ mental health is still not completely understood.
Mental Health in the Black Community: Ways to Increase Care and Access
Iris Telehealth
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
When thinking about mental health in the Black community, it’s important to put into perspective how their experiences are impacted by culture and history. Organizations can work to address these inequalities by helping create better access to mental health support and providing more culturally competent care.
Mental Health in Workers Compensation
BHM Healthcare Solutions
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Editor’s Note: Mental Health in Workers Compensation: Stress, anxiety, and depression are among the most prevalent for injured workers. As experts in mental health claims review, BHM Healthcare Solutions offers objective medical necessity reviews for complex claimss. CLICK HERE to learn more about BHM.
Basis launches consumer mental health counseling app with $3.75M investment
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 4, 2018
The app offers 45-minute counseling sessions with trained (but unliscensed) mental health specialists for $35 per session.
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Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Rural Communities
Iris Telehealth
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Mental health stigma is a serious problem that can cause people to opt-out of treatment for their behavioral health conditions. In fact, a study by the Cohen Veterans Network found that nearly one-third of Americans have worried about others judging them for seeking mental health services.
Tablet-based telehealth keeps mental health services online during the pandemic
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 31, 2021
"Another factor is the billing schedule of tele-mental health services," she continued. "Participants' ability to see their peers and their counselors has brought back a sense of community and fellowship that is critical to good mental health," she said. Accessible treatment and socialization.
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Blackbird Health Raises $17 Million Series A to Expand Access to Integrated, Technology-Backed Youth Mental Health Model
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 4, 2024
Blackbird Health is a mental health company for kids and young adults struggling with social, emotional, developmental, and school-related challenges. “Our investment in Blackbird stems from a longstanding belief that the most successful models in pediatric mental health must be fundamentally focused on high-quality care.
Do Mental Health Apps Sell Your Client’s Sensitive Data to Data Brokers?
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MARCH 16, 2023
A February 2023 report published by researcher Joanne Kim outlines the results of a two-month study of how data brokers sell sensitive data mental health data collected from mHealth mental health apps. These companies include BetterHelp , Cerebral, GoodRX, Monument, and Workit Health.
Reimagining Online Mental Health Education
HealthStream
JANUARY 12, 2021
New possibilities are now available for digital mental health education, especially for healthcare organizations, with the hope of expanding training opportunities and public health awareness around mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention.
Mastering Mental Health Intake Forms in 2023
Mend
AUGUST 22, 2023
Discover the best practices for collecting mental health intake forms in 2023. Mental health intake forms furnish essential information for providers and care teams. Care teams use mental health intake forms to obtain a patient’s medical history, current symptoms, and other pertinent data in order to deliver patient care.
URAC CEO talks virtual care access, tele-mental health, post-COVID regs
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 26, 2022
What do some of the approaches gaining acceptance in the fields of behavioral and mental health with regard to telehealth look like? Mental illness affects one in five adults and one in six adolescents each year. But telehealth, or tele-mental health, can help address these shortcomings.
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TCMHCC and Trayt Health Addressing Youth Mental Health at Scale
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 17, 2023
State and local governments, along with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations are teaming up in Texas to tackle youth mental health. Youth Mental Health Crisis Mental health has long been a neglected area of healthcare, particularly when it comes to children and teenagers.
One Mind™ Announces Inaugural Cohort for the One Mind Accelerator, a New Program to Fast-Track Breakthroughs in Mental Health through Startups
Digital Health Global
MARCH 2, 2023
A cohort of eleven emerging companies developing innovative solutions for mental health conditions will receive $1 Million total in investment along with mentoring, training, and investor access RUTHERFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS
Headspace Launches Unified Mental Health Platform
Digital Health Wire
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Headspace Health just took a massive step forward in delivering on the promise of last year’s $3B merger with Ginger , rolling out a new unified product experience that combines the services of both companies into a comprehensive mental health platform.
Older Adults & Virtual Reality Mental Health
Telebehavioral Health Institute
AUGUST 31, 2022
Older adults are at greater risk of developing the mental health consequences associated with poor well-being, including depression, loneliness, mood disorders, physical health issues like heart disease, and more rapid physiological health declines (Hawkley & Cacioppo, 2007 ). Virtual Reality Mental Health.
AccessHealth uses telemedicine to boost mental health visits by 10% during COVID-19
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 19, 2020
The health system faced patient, staff education, infrastructure and reimbursement challenges. Within that training, staff members found that they needed to give their patients peace of mind as well as comfort. Staff would offer Zoom telehealth capabilities for medical and mental health patients. MARKETPLACE.
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The Opioid Epidemic and Mental Health: How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Support Recovery and Wellness
DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Opioid use not only affects physical health but also mental health. The use of opioids can lead to the development of opioid use disorder, which is associated with a higher risk of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
No-Cost Talk Therapy & Telehealth Technology Are Put to Use in England, to Provide Greater Access to Mental Health Services
Clocktree
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
With this new system in place, the importance of proper mental healthcare is becoming a topic of open discussion. Even Prince William himself has released videos explaining his mental health struggles after the passing of his mother. No-cost talk therapy is beginning to be more widely used throughout England.
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Algonquin College and Queensway Carleton Hospital Partner for Hands-On EHR Training using MEDITECH Expanse
Digital Health Global
MARCH 17, 2023
QCH, which uses MEDITECH Expanse, agreed to make its training platform available to students. MEDITECH Director Nick Palmieri agrees that hands-on technology training can help to give candidates a leg up when pursuing digital health careers.
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Quick Policy Review: HIPAA for Mental Health Professionals
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Mental health and addiction professionals are legally required to ensure that patients and clients can trust their private information is protected. Practitioners can fulfill these HIPAA expectations by following HIPAA guidelines for mental health and addiction professionals. HIPAA Mental Health Records Release Forms.
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It’s Private: Innovative Techniques Begin to Address Clinicians’ Mental Health
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 2, 2023
Mental health is also negatively impacted by our tech-heavy lifestyles, especially within patient care. Innovating Mental Health in Clinical Settings Mental health is a private matter. Through these efforts clinicians at all CPSI customer sites have access to the application and training.
Best Mental Health Apps: Using the “APA App Evaluation Model”
Telebehavioral Health Institute
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Mental health clients are increasingly using their smartphones to access mental health tools. Identifying the best mental health apps is key to ensuring that clients utilize online tools that align with ethical and professional standards and evidence-based approaches. Finding the Best Mental Health Apps.
New Mental Health Company Led by Consumer Brand Industry Veterans to Revolutionize Mental Health Care Delivery for Seniors
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Rippl Raises $32 Million to Build the Future of Mental Health Care for Seniors. Rippl , a mental health company focused on caring for seniors with dementia and other neurocognitive conditions, launched today with $32 million in seed round funding led by ARCH Venture Partners and General Catalyst.
Safety in Health Care Ties Closely to Workforce Well-Being – Updates from Press Ganey and ECRI
Health Populi
APRIL 3, 2024
1 relates to how newly-trained clinicians transition into real-world practice. In Health Worker-Perceived Working Conditions and Symptoms of Poor Mental Health, the researchers assessed the health worker mental health crisis in 2022, noting that positive working conditions were associated with less burnout and better mental health.
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