Posts Tagged ‘depression’
The explosion of mental health apps raises substantial opportunities–and also difficult questions
In the eyes of the tech industry, mental health treatment is an area ripe for disruption. In any given year, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a form of mental illness, according to federal estimates. And research indicates only about half of them receive treatment in a system that is understaffed and ill…
Read MoreDon’t worry, be happy: How excessive worrying may influence the rate of neurodegeneration
Worrying and the Aging Brain (Dana Foundation): Over the past decade, scientists and clinicians have noted a significant association between common mental health conditions and accelerated brain aging—the changes to brain structure, physiology, and function that are thought to lead to later cognitive decline. Both depression and anxiety disorders, for example, are strongly correlated with…
Read MoreOn building better brains at any age, treating Depression vs. Dementia, emerging neurotechnologies, psychedelics, and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring eleven new research findings and innovative resources for lifelong cognitive and brain health. #1. Debate: Are depression and dementia two sides of the same coin? And, if they are, how to best approach treatment? #2. Either way, the earlier the better, but it’s never too late: New…
Read MoreDebate: Are depression and dementia two sides of the same coin? And, if they are, how to best approach treatment?
Every seven seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. A typical case that I often see in my practice is as follows: A 76-year-old woman has a two-year history of progressive worsening of short-term memory and cognitive decline. She can’t recall the names of her grandchildren and is devastated by her deteriorating abilities.…
Read MoreTeladoc Health, having acquired Livongo and myStrength, launches integrated mental health service for the workplace
Teladoc builds out mental healthcare services with myStrength Complete (MobiHealthNews): Virtual care giant Teladoc is building out its behavioral health services through its latest program, myStrength Complete. The new offering is designed to give users a single integrated mental healthcare experience. It combines the app-based models of care from myStrength with Teladoc’s on-demand therapists and…
Read MoreComprehensive research review identifies most promising interventions to boost workplace mental health
Why an evidence-driven approach is the best way for businesses to support workplace mental health (World Economic Forum): Mental health has never been higher on the agenda for businesses. It is easy to see why, as even prior to COVID-19, anxiety and depression were estimated to cost the global economy over $1 trillion every year in…
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