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Is Mental Health ready for Generative AI?

Lloyd Price

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.

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India rolls out nationwide tele-mental health service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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

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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Clinically Validated Vital Signs for Mental Health

Healthcare IT Today

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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Roundup: VR stroke care training rolled out for NSW ED nurses and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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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How virtual reality can help address the mental health professional shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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? million adults in the U.S.

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Tablet-based telehealth keeps mental health services online during the pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"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. Healthcare Everywhere, Every Day.