Posts Tagged ‘substance-abuse’
Why MDMA-assisted psychotherapy may become an FDA-approved treatment for PTSD within 2 years
For people with post-traumatic stress disorder, recalling memories of physical or sexual assault, combat or disaster-related events can induce intense anxiety or panic attacks as well as debilitating flashbacks. In the U.S., about 7% of people suffer from PTSD and lose an average of about four working days each month as a result. Trauma-specific psychotherapy,…
Read MoreFebruary 26–28th: Save the Date for the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit and help shape the Future of Brain Health
?” Imagine a free annual brain check-up — who should take it, and how could it help prevent/ delay/ treat cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease? Imagine your smartphone can detect early signs of depression or Parkinson’s Disease — would you like to know? Who else should know … or not know? Imagine a videogame cleared by the…
Read MoreLearn More and Save the Date for the 2018 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 4–6th)
?” Imagine a videogame cleared by the FDA to treat ADHD, depression, or substance abuse — how will doctors prescribe it, patients access it, and insurers pay for it? Imagine a free “annual brain check-up” — what may it look like, and how can it lead into personalized interventions to improve function and prevent/ delay/ treat…
Read MoreFDA clears first CBT-based digital therapeutic to treat substance abuse disorders
__________ The FDA just approved the first app for treating substance abuse (CNBC): “The app, developed by a start-up called Pear Therapeutics, is designed to be prescribed by clinician and used alongside counseling. Pear’s technology digitizes a form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, which focuses on “examining the relationships between thoughts,…
Read MoreSurvey of key scientific, technological and investment trends revolutionizing Brain Health in our Digital Age
—– Last year I got very interested in the functioning of the human brain and the science behind mindfulness and learning [1], so was quite excited to attend the SharpBrains Virtual Summit [2] in December, indulging in the latest trends in applied neuroscience and digital innovation. The Summit focused on the theme of reinventing brain health in the digital…
Read MoreTaking cognitive/ emotional assessments and therapies to scale
Taking cognitive/ emotional assessments and therapies to scale von SharpBrains Two digital health entrepreneurs–who have collectively raised over $50 million in venture capital in the last 18 months– and an investor discuss their respective visions and approaches to revolutionize brain and mental health in areas such as ADHD, substance abuse, and general brain fitness. Chair:…
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