Technology and Brain Health

YouthDMH network promotes innovation in digital mental health

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The European Commission and WHO have both emphasized the urgent need to address societal challenges in mental health, highlighting that young people are especially vulnerable and require immediate support. In the EU, it is estimated that mental health problems affect

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Linus Health Showcases Role of Digital Tools and Biomarkers in Early Brain Health Detection at AAFP’s FMX 2025

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BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Linus Health, an AI-driven brain health company pioneering early detection of cognitive impairment and personalized intervention, will showcase its newest innovations and scientific breakthroughs at the American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) Family

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Research Fellow A in Digital Health Technology for Brain Function in Dementia job with UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

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The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve – shaping ourselves into one of the best

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Novel digital test provides tool to assess brain chemistry

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A new imaging study from researchers at McGill University has found the first-ever digital assessment to provide a valid scientific measurement of

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Young Researchers Featured at Conference of Society for Digital Mental Health

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The fourth annual virtual conference of the Society for Digital Mental Health (SDMH), June 9-10, 2025, featured presentations and panel discussions on innovative online therapeutics, and on policy affecting their approval, access, and application.

Investigations by students and young researchers

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Digital expert shares tips to safeguard kids’ mental health online

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TAMPA, Fla. — We know kids spend too much time on their phones, scrolling through videos, social media, or playing online games for hours. All of this is impacting their mental health.

“When I first started this, all we had

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Digital Brain Health App for Women Navigating Perimenopause

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Prickly Pear Health Launches AI-Powered Brain Health App for Perimenopausal Transition

What You Should Know: 

– Prickly Pear Health, a digital health company specializing in women’s brain health, announced the official launch of its AI-powered digital brain health app for women navigating the perimenopausal transition. 

– Built by female founder Imen

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Exploring the potential of digital biomarkers as a measure of brain health ‘capital’

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A fundamental limitation in current brain health assessments is the lack of widely used, scalable, disease-agnostic tools capable of evaluating cognitive, motor, emotional, and sensory functions simultaneously. Traditional methods are typically condition-specific, targeting isolated neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s or

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Engaging with digital technology may reduce risk by 58%

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Does using technology contribute to ‘digital dementia’ or does it protect the brain? A new analysis finds promising evidence. Westend61/Getty Images
  • Since social media became mainstream in the early 2000s, people today are using digital technology more
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Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally ‘fry’ your brain: here’s why you should be worried

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Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally 'fry' your brain: here's why you should be worried

There is no escaping technology in today’s digital age. You name it and we have it – tabs, smart phones, laptops etc. These devices, though convenient, have made it difficult for us to ever be disconnected – both from people