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The breakthrough device designation for Oxford VR follows a clinical trial that demonstrated the effectiveness of its VR therapy.

The proliferation worries some traditional mental health professionals, who have raised concerns about aggressive advertising and whether patient care is compromised.

Consumers who have trouble getting in to see a therapist are turning to online behavioral health providers that offer quick access. But there’s limited research on their effectiveness.

People who have trouble getting in to see a therapist are turning to online providers that offer quick access. But there’s limited data on their effectiveness.

There are thousands of apps that claim to promote mental well-being, but not all of them are safe or effective.

Developing a mental health app? Find out what Californians prefer in a mental health mobile app and how you can design the best app for your California customers. 

Urban dwellers with high exposure to green space have a significantly lower risk of developing schizophrenia vs city residents who live in areas with little green space, a new study shows.

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An expert panel reached consensus that sharing mental health care notes could improve patients understanding about their diagnosis and treatment plan.

A study published by Verily researchers showed that some smartphone metrics, such as sentiment in weekly voice diaries, matched up with the severity of users’ depression as determined by PHQ-9 scores. Even if these technologies could be used to track mental health, it’s not clear how they will fit into physician workflows or how comfortable people will be using their smartphones in this way.