MHEALTH
Learn more about the use of mHealth technology
in the mental health space
Monsenso, mHealth for mental health (Infographic)
Monsenso, mHealth for mental health helps optimise the treatment of most major mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
The long-term care of individuals suffering from severe mental illness
The long-term care of people suffering from severe mental disorders is one of the most significant challenges for the health care systems since the impact they have on individuals, families and societies is huge.
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.
A holistic approach to treating schizophrenia
Over the last few decades, there has been a shift in the way we think about mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. Until quite recently, schizophrenia was considered as an illness with a poor prognosis, offering little hope of living a fulfilling life. However, over the last two decades, research has shown that early and appropriate intervention can change the course of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.
Empowering patients with digital technology
On the previous blog post, “Transforming health and social care with digital technology” connected health or technology-enabled care (TEC) was defined as the collective term used for telecare, telehealth, telemedicine, mHealth, digital health, and eHealth services. This type of technology can empower patients and carers by giving them more control over their health and social care needs. It can also help individuals to obtain more information regarding their health.
Transforming health and social care with digital technology
Earlier this year, Deloitte published a report titled “Connected Health: How Digital technology is transforming health and social care.” The information on this blog post has been obtained from this report. Connected health or technology-enabled care (TEC) is the...
10 facts on Mental Health (Infographic)
Approximately 20% of the world's children and adolescents are affected by mental disorders. Mental illnesses and substance abuse are the leading causes of disability worldwide.
The importance of early intervention in the recovery process
Early intervention is critical to treating mental illness before it can cause tragic results such as serious impairment, unemployment, homelessness, poverty, and suicide. The identification of mental illness and its treatment, as early as possible, represents a high priority. The early detection and treatment of mental illness promote recovery, independence, and self-sufficiency, as well as facilitating social activities and employment opportunities.
Improving the treatment of bipolar disorder with mobile health technology
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. People suffering from bipolar disorder will have periods or episodes of depression – where they feel very low and lethargic mania – where they feel high and overactive.
ADHD (Infographic)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobiological condition affecting 5-8% of school-age children.