Author: Jean
Jean
Product leader, passionate about two things: - Coaching and Product growth - And accelerating mental wellness awareness through technology Join me in accelerating mindful innovations!
The demand for digital mental health solutions is skyrocketing, and Woebot Health is leading the charge. The California-based startup, known for its AI-powered mental health platform, has raised a remarkable $90 million in funding, bringing its total investment to $114 million. With this fresh funding, Woebot plans to enhance its suite of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based digital therapeutics and expand its commercial team. The financing round, co-led by JAZZ Venture Partners and Temasek, underscores the growing confidence in AI-driven mental health tech. FDA Breakthrough for Postpartum DepressionWoebot’s innovative approach recently earned FDA breakthrough designation for WB001, its smartphone-based therapy tailored…
Jimini Health cofounders CEO Luis Voloch, Mark Jacobstein, and Sahil Sud Imagine a world where mental healthcare isn’t limited to an hour-long therapy session each week. That’s the vision of Jimini Health, a cutting-edge mental health startup that has integrated talk therapy with 24/7 support from an AI assistant named Sage. Founded in 2023, Jimini Health secured $8 million in funding this past November to expand its mission of blending evidence-based mental healthcare with AI-driven support. With backing from prominent investors like Zetta Venture Partners and LionBird, Jimini is taking a cautious yet bold approach to redefine mental wellness. The…
Election Stress: Crisis Hotlines See Enormous Increase After Trump Win The 2024 election may be over, but its effect on some people’s mental health is starting to become clear. Two major crisis hotlines saw huge increases in contact before and after Election Day. The Trevor Project, which provides free 24/7 crisis services to LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24, told Mashable that conversation topics related to the election surged by 200 percent on Nov. 3 and 4, compared to a few days prior to that timeframe. By midnight eastern time of Election Day, calls to The Trevor Project’s lifeline and…
New Teen Video-Viewing Guidelines: What You Should Know An old public service announcement that once aired before late-night newscasts posed a simple question to parents: “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”A similar prompt for safety-minded 21st century parents might go something like this: “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know what your children are watching online?”Some parents may have long given up on answering that question, even if they grasp that online videos can expose teens to inappropriate content, including bullying, self-harm, disordered eating, and porn. What Are the New Guidelines? The American Psychological Association hopes to…