Tag: mental health tech
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Checklist Advances Trustworthy Mental Health Chatbots for All
Introduction: The Growing Need for Trustworthy Mental Health Chatbots As the demand for mental health support rises worldwide, stakeholders—from researchers to policymakers and technologists—are racing to build chatbots that can safely complement human care. A rigorous, shared checklist is essential to ensure that digital mental health assistants are not only effective but also ethical, transparent,…
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FDA Clears At-Home Neuromodulation Device Proliv Rx for Major Depressive Disorder
Overview: A New at-Home Option for Major Depressive Disorder The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Proliv™Rx, an at-home neuromodulation device designed to be used as an adjunctive therapy for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not achieved satisfactory improvement after at least one prior treatment. This marks a significant step in…
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Garmin Data Predict Panic Attacks: 92% Accuracy Trial Signals a New Era in Predictive Mental Health
Groundbreaking Findings: Garmin Data in Predicting Panic Attacks A team of researchers from National Taiwan University has reported a series of studies showing that physiological data from low-cost Garmin trackers can anticipate panic attacks with remarkable accuracy—up to 92% in some conditions. The work combines wearable-derived biosignals with self-reported emotional states and environmental data captured…