Behavioral health
The digital therapeutics industry must conduct and publish rigorous, replicable research if it is to truly become a legitimate option alongside in-person cognitive behavioral therapy and medications.
The online platform being developed by USQ will help young people manage anxiety and depression.
Regulora delivers behavioral therapy based on gut-directed hypnotherapy through a smartphone app.
ThoughtFull is giving free three-month access to counsellor or psychologist support via its mobile app.
Baby boomers are less likely to see therapists or psychiatrists, despite the growing need during the pandemic. Telehealth could help lower those barriers to care.
The resignation comes a week after the company announced its cofounders were leaving their roles.
The news comes just as Pear is finalizing its SPAC merger.
Digital tools have to do more than just feed people data. They must also keep them engaged and motivate them to make healthier decisions. This is where behavioral science comes in.
Also, South Korean startup Lunit obtains two new US FDA approvals for its AI diagnostic tools.
Also: Remote patient monitoring platform HealthSnap brings in $5 million, and behavioral health-focused Videra Health raises a $3 million seed round.