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Technology is reshaping how people get help for their mental health. New initiatives involve virtual reality therapy to AI chatbot therapists.

Answers arent bad, but they dont replace a human. Calling or texting 988 provides a better way to connect to help.

With growing concern about the mental health of adolescents, there is a pressing need to increase young people’s access to effective and affordable treatments for mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

Thousands of new tools with unproven results are entering the fold to help Americans in need

Online mental health services have blossomed since the pandemic started. Many providers think that's mostly a good thing, but there are still some concerns.

“They can offer some basic support, which is great, but not clinical support.”

Mental health startups are filling in a critical need — but the "move fast and break things" model comes with a hidden cost.

Panelists at HIMSS23 discussed the different channels for distributing digital therapeutics to patients.

“They can offer some basic support, which is great, but not clinical support.”

That said, therapy apps can be helpful if, say, youre going through a stressful time and need a little guidance or youre coping with some grief. They can also help supplement your regularly scheduled therapy sessions with a licensed mental health therapist or counselor.