In recent years, there has been a growing push to improve access to mental health services through digital platforms. One such initiative was launched by the state of California, which paid millions of dollars to provide its residents with access to a mental health app. However, a recent investigation revealed that the app was not… Continue reading California paid millions to access a mental health app. It wasn’t safe for users.
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Pilea helps
Mental health can often be dismissed with stigma in today’s society. The good news is, there’s a powerful new tool emerging to help challenge that stigma called Pilea. Pilea is a secure and anonymous mental health advice platform, which helps to break down those barriers so that individuals can openly discuss their mental health without… Continue reading Pilea helps
Temasek’s Sheares
It appears that Sheares Healthcare, the healthcare arm of Temasek—a Singaporean investment company established by the Singapore Government—is investing in the growth of an Asia-focused mental health startup, Thoughtfull. Thoughtfull is a Singapore-based start-up that provides online mental health and wellness support. Thoughtfull was started by veteran entrepreneur and technology executive and healthcare practitioner, Dr.… Continue reading Temasek’s Sheares
Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment
In recent news, a large controversy has emerged over a mental health experiment that studied the effects of AI chatbots on people’s mental health without consent. The experiment, conducted by researchers at the University of Essex in the UK, as well as applied AI company Mindstrong Health, introduced AI counseling for participants without their knowledge… Continue reading Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment