AI & TechnologyAug 31, 2026
Estonia moves to protect youth’s mental health in the digital age
Estonia joins Europe's youth online-safety push—but chooses expert-led prevention over a blanket social-media ban. View on euronews ...
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AI & TechnologyAug 31, 2026
The Path Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Guide AI Mental Health Research
The board brings together six leading experts in digital mental health, behavioral science, psychiatry, and AI to shape ...
AI & TechnologyAug 30, 2026
Americans want transparency when AI is used in their healthcare
Why 80% of Americans Demand AI in Healthcare Transparency Now The Unseen Threat: Why 80% of Americans Demand AI in Healthcare Transparency Now It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is rapidly ...
AI & TechnologyAug 30, 2026
New digital mental health program reaching out to rural Kansas
The Program in Digital Mental Health is a joint effort between the KU School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth, ...
AI & TechnologyAug 29, 2026
Mental health experts explain what AI psychosis is and why the term may be misleading
More and more people are experiencing delusional thinking fuelled by AI, but how should we talk about it?
AI & TechnologyAug 28, 2026
Therapist-led online cognitive behavioral therapy aids depression
Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet Primary Care. Debbie Tallon, from ...
AI & TechnologyAug 28, 2026
Should You Use AI for Mental Health?
A producer for our new audio series, ‘The AI Therapist,’ shares what to know about the rise of mental-health AI services. Plus, boomers are smoking more pot and vacation can improve your health.
AI & TechnologyAug 27, 2026
Sword Health buys Headspace in $200M to $300M deal
Sword Health, a digital therapeutics company that started in the physical therapy space, has acquired digital mental health company Headspace in a deal valued between $200 and $300 million. Healthcare ...
AI & TechnologyAug 27, 2026
Religion’s mental health benefits are largely tied to existential meaning and digital habits
People who are more religious tend to report better mental health and lower rates of substance use, but new research suggests this might be largely due to how they find meaning in life and how much ...
AI & TechnologyAug 27, 2026
School IB psychology class: Use of artificial intelligence for mental health splits opinion
The author quotes a 2025 report by Mental Health UK and Censuswide that found that 64 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds have used a chatbot for mental health or wellbeing conversations. This is far more ...
AI & TechnologyAug 27, 2026
Sword Health to acquire Headspace in an all-cash deal
The MSK-focused company plans to acquire the digital mental health company in an all-cash deal reportedly valued between $200 million and $300 million.
AI & TechnologyAug 27, 2026
Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients
Workers and policymakers are pushing for safeguards around AI’s use in health care through collective bargaining and legislation.
AI & TechnologyAug 26, 2026
The Doctor Is Not Real. More Americans Comfortable Consulting AI for Health Info
The latest report from Pew Research Center finds that just over one in three Americans have leaned on a conversational AI service for medical guidance, except in one key area.
AI & TechnologyAug 26, 2026
Onos Health Raises $17 Million Series A to Accelerate Adoption of its Behavioral Health AI Platform for Health Plans
Onos Health, the behavioral health clinical intelligence platform for payers today announced a $17 million Series A financing round led by Costanoa, with participation from Flare Capital Partners and ...
AI & TechnologyAug 26, 2026
Did AI-Driven Margins and New Behavioral Health Leadership Just Shift Elevance Health's (ELV) Investment Narrative?
In recent weeks, Elevance Health has been highlighted for strong Q2 2026 results, raised full-year guidance, and operational gains driven by AI-enabled efficiency and cost savings. At the same time, ...
AI & TechnologyAug 26, 2026
Research shows AI can fast track mental health care
Researchers have analyzed 1 million health-related Reddit threads to build an AI platform that can quickly identify mental health concerns in hopes that the findings will help fast-track and better ...
AI & TechnologyAug 26, 2026
Onos Health raises $17M for AI behavioral health platform
The company offers an AI platform that aims to help health plans analyze behavioral health care quality and utilization.
AI & TechnologyAug 26, 2026
Beyond Mental Health Apps: Why Asia-Pacific Needs Stronger Primary Care Integration
Digital mental health tools could help Asia and the Pacific close treatment gaps exceeding 70%, but only when integrated into strong, accessible primary health care systems. Governments, development ...
AI & TechnologyAug 25, 2026
AI mental healthcare is here. Can it help people — or cause more problems?
Talkspace now offers AI therapy. We connected with the company's Chief Medical Officer on the new offering.
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
5 reasons why everyone is suddenly talking to AI about their mental health
AI is moving beyond productivity, with new tools helping people notice emotional patterns, practise self-care and reach human support earlier.
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
The Reckless Experiment: Why Unsupervised Mental Health AI Is a ticking time bomb
Spread the loveThe promises of artificial intelligence in healthcare are vast, from streamlining administrative tasks to assisting with complex diagnoses. But when it comes to mental health, the ...
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
This FDA TEMPO Pilot Expansion Could Revolutionize Mental Healthcare
Spread the loveThe landscape of mental healthcare is at a fascinating crossroads. We’re grappling with a truly staggering mental health crisis, yet simultaneously, technology is offering some ...
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
California clinicians warn AI triage is fueling dangerous delays, missed diagnoses
As hospitals work to integrate artificial intelligence into mental health care, some frontline clinicians say the technology is creating a troubling new barrier to treatment. Instead of quickly ...
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
Supporting the mental wellbeing of professionals in the AI sector
According to the TELUS Mental Health Index, one-third of workers (33%) report feeling anxious, while 32% feel isolated and 27% experience symptoms of ...
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
AI Readiness is the New Imperative for Technology Education : How Universities Are Preparing Talent for Tomorrow
Artificial intelligence is no longer something graduates learn about after they enter the workforce. It is the language of the workforce itself. Machine learning models now approve loans, computer ...
AI & TechnologyAug 23, 2026
Mental health is a journey. Our system treats it like an appointment | Viewpoint
Longitudinal mental health management should mirror chronic disease follow-up, normalizing maintenance check-ins and navigation infrastructure during remission rather than relying on patient-initiated ...
AI & TechnologyAug 23, 2026
The Game-Changing Apps Redefining College Mental Health in 2026
Spread the loveLet’s be real: college isn’t just about textbooks and late-night study sessions anymore. For many students, it’s a pressure cooker of academic demands, social navigation, financial ...
AI & TechnologyAug 23, 2026
Why Millions Are Flocking to These 7 Mental Health Apps in 2026
Spread the loveIt’s 2026, and if you’ve been feeling the pressure of modern life, you’re certainly not alone. The quest for better mental well-being has become a universal pursuit, and for many, the ...
AI & TechnologyAug 23, 2026
One in three new webpages shows signs of AI authorship as adults under 30 become most skeptical of the technology
ChatGPT webpages carry AI authorship signs, while a separate Pew survey reveals adults under 30 are now majority AI-skeptical for the first time.
AI & TechnologyAug 22, 2026
Extending care through teletherapy
FOR students in rural and underserved communities, getting professional mental health support can be difficult when psychologists and other specialists are not readily available ...