October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to bring attention and awareness to the disease people often adopt the pink color and display a pink ribbon in aid of "Pink October." This campaign effort seeks to educate people about methods of prevention and early detection and often, they raise money to support research around the world. In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide1 while men make up just under 1% of diagnoses2 - this makes it the world’s most common type of cancer for women ..read more

October 9th-15th is International OCD Awareness Week and is an opportunity to learn more about OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects approximately 2% of the worldwide population1. It can occur in all age groups (e.g., children, adolescents, and adults). Most people receive a diagnosis by age nineteen, less frequently onset is after the age of thirty-five2.  ..read more

  For many people, having a mental health disorder and comorbid physical conditions cause elevated symptom burden, functional impairment, protocol mismanagement, and decreased quality of life. The complex treatment challenges of this population, if not sufficiently addressed, can represent a significant and costly care model. While current treatment approaches have made tremendous strides towards more evidence-based integrated models of care that promote a team-based approach, the recent proliferation and adoption of digital frameworks have accelerated the return ..read more

Think back to when you were a child. Writing was a crucial part of your daily routine. Whether it was schoolwork, creative projects at home, or mindless journaling; it seemed inevitable to find yourself staring at a blank piece of paper at some point during the day. This was a daunting task for some. However, from time to time you found yourself writing about something you truly cared about ..read more

In this three-part series, we begin to take a look at how recent innovations in digital mental health platforms act as both a technology enabler and a care services extender in collaborative care environments. In the first of this series, we looked at the effectiveness of the collaborative care model and its potential to increase referrals to digital mental health apps. This blog, the second of this series will focus on the impact of utilizing digital mental health frameworks across patient-centered teams, holistic care delivery, and measure-based care. A follow-up article will focus on the i ..read more

In previous years, the integration of behavioral health and primary care services has improved mental health care. One model, in particular, the collaborative care model, is more efficient than other integrative care models. In the collaborative care model, a combination of specialists, including a primary care provider (PCP), behavioral health care managers, psychiatrists, and other mental health care management staff such as a nurse, clinical social worker, and psychologist, work together to provide a care plan for patients ..read more

Depression among adults in the United States has tripled from 8.5 percent just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic to 32.8% or nearly 1 in every 3 American adults today. We see similar alarming numbers across other mental health issues and conditions such as Anxiety. Insomnia and Stress. Only about half of those suffering receive the treatment they need and deserve. This can primarily be attributed to a lack of access to quality mental healthcare due to cost, shortage of resources, and the stigma associated with seeking treatment. In fact, behavioral health is one of the most resource-constrained ..read more

Companies offering digital therapeutics frequently advertise that the effectiveness of their product is backed by scientific evidence. Such scientific evidence is critical because it operates as a key sales tool and helps companies identify areas to improve the product. Conversely, unsupported claims about the product can deceive consumers and create bad faith with the intended audience ..read more

With April being World Autism Month it is the month in which autism receives a lot of attention, every day is a new opportunity to learn more about it and how we can support neurodiverse individuals in their mental health journeys. Not only is autism highly prevalent, but many people with this diagnosis also experience anxiety and depression ..read more

What is Social Wellness? Simply put, social wellness is the giving and receiving of social support to nurture yourself and others. Your friends, your family, your coworkers, the barista at your favorite coffee place – they’re all part of your social wellness and support network ..read more