MENTAL ILLNESS
Learn more about the use of mHealth technology
in the mental health space
Top pain points in the delivery of mental healthcare and how digital technology can help
There are many challenges in access to mental healthcare, and the use of digital technology could offer the potential to address these more efficiently.
Mental health in an unequal world. World Mental Health Day 2021
Mental health, why bother if all goes well? Because the day it hits you or your loved ones, you may be faced with the harsh reality of “Mental Health in an unequal world”. Each year, October 10th marks Worlds Mental Health Day. This year the theme is “Mental Health in an Unequal World”. Close to 1 billion people globally are living with a mental disorder. yes, countries spend on avg. 2% of their national health budgets on mental health leaving a disproportionate gap between demand and investment in mental health.
A smartphone app that can help psychiatrists diagnose mental illness
Peter Hagelund talks about his experience of getting the wrong diagnosis and how finally after six years he got the right diagnosis and treatment.
The top cause of insurance claims is mental illness
The top cause of insurance claims is now mental illness. According to a new study, two-thirds of British adults have experienced mental ill-health.
Clinicians to monitor cardiovascular disease markers for teens suffering from mental illness
According to a recent statement by the new American Heart Association (AHA), major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder should be recognized as moderate risk factors for atherosclerosis and early cardiovascular disease.
Children and adolescent mental health facts (infographic)
The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) recently released a Report on Mental Health and Well-being for children titled “Healthy Young Minds. Transforming the mental health of children.”
This infographic represents some of the facts displayed in the report.
Mental health a global priority- The WHO action plan
“Making Mental Health a Global Priority” is a two-day high-level meeting hosted by the World Bank Group and World Health Organization (WHO) with the objective to include mental health as a global priority.
The MONARCA system for Bipolar disorder – The foundation of Monsenso
The top cause of insurance claims is now mental illness. According to a new study, two-thirds of British adults have experienced mental ill-health.