Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
Today’s briefing includes Wysa expanding its AI mental health app across schools in the Black Country and IgniteData getting a grant from Innovate UK.
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AI chatbot reduces depression in prenatal and postnatal women
The Wysa AI chatbot has been found to be helpful in tackling pre- and post-natal depression, according to a recent research study.
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CAMHS staff benefit from AI mental health support to improve wellbeing
Staff in CAMHS services at NHFT and St Andrew’s Healthcare (STAH) have been using Wysa’s AI mental health app to support their wellbeing and mental health.
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Vitality members benefit from AI-powered mental health support
Vitality plans to extend the use of the Wysa app to its members, following a pilot that showed it reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Wysa reveals anxiety sufferers want digital solutions
According to a report from Wysa, one in three employees is suffering from anxiety and they are after digital solutions to help combat it.
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Wysa research highlights need for digital solutions for mental health
New research from Wysa has highlighted a need for more mental health support for teenagers, and suggested it should be accessible via their mobile phones.
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Industry news in brief
The latest Digital Health News industry roundup covers a collaboration for Kooth, the benefits of digital health interventions and Wysa’s use in PCNs.
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Wysa AI-chatbot app to be rolled out to teenagers across west London
AI-powered therapy chatbot Wysa is now being offered to teenagers through Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind to support their mental wellbeing.
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Industry news in brief
This Digital Health News industry round-up covers major investments, a support finder for mental health and news of an acquisition.
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Dorset Healthcare University to introduce AI therapy chatbot
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is to roll out an AI-powered therapy chatbot which aims to give patients mental health support
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