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Weekly Roundup - Ancestry’s Mental Health Boost & Walking for Wellness
Plus: Mercury Retrograde’s Surprising Impact
Jean-Michel Van
August 04, 2024
Hey there, wellness warriors and tech trailblazers!
🚨Breaking This Week: AI's emotional intelligence revolution is here! Hume just secured a whopping $50 million to decode human emotions. Plus, discover how four-day workweeks are getting a "You Do You" makeover and why the femtech frontier is facing two major hurdles.
Spoiler alert: The future of healthcare is about to get very personal!
Let's dive into what's making waves in the world of digital wellness!
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This Week's Highlights
The Power of Ancestry in Mental Health
Recent research suggests that exploring our family history can offer significant psychological benefits. Young people who know more about their family history tend to have higher levels of satisfaction and wellbeing. Understanding our ancestors' stories of overcoming adversity can been powering and help break intergenerational trauma.
One Small Step: Walking for Mental Health
VCU Health psychiatrists are highlighting the mental health benefits of walking outside. This simple activity combines physical exercise with exposure to nature, both of which have been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It's a reminder that sometimes,the most effective mental health interventions can be the simplest.
Mercury Retrograde and Mental Wellbeing
As Mercury goes into retrograde from August 4th to 28th, astrologers suggest it's an opportunity for insight and reassessment rather than a cause forconcern. This period could be ideal for reflecting on creative gifts, refining projects, and reassessing approaches to self-criticism.
Who's Disrupting Healthcare This Week?
clare&me: Raised €3.7 million to train an empathic Clinical Large Language Model for mental health support
Grow Therapy: Secured $88 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.4 billion valuation
Equip: Raised a total of $110 million to provide online treatment for eating disorders
Maven: Valued at $1.35 billion, offering digital health services for women and families
Summer Health: Raised $12 million Series A for its pediatric urgent care messaging service
Quick Hit: Mental Health Awareness Month
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. While not directly related to mental health, good vision is crucial for children's overall wellbeing and can impact their mental health. It's a reminder of the interconnectedness of physical and mental health.
Mental Health Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge and learn something new about mental health!
Question of the week: According to a recent study, what percentage of European teenagers grapple with depression or chronic anxiety?
A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 40%
D) 50%
(Scroll to the bottom for the answer, but no peeking!)
That's all for this week, folks!
Remember, in the world of mental health tech, we're not just building apps – we're crafting digital tools for a healthier, happier humanity. Stay curious, stay innovative, and most importantly, stay well!
Until next time, keep pushing those digital boundaries!
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(Answer: C) 40% - Studies reveal that up to 40% of European teenagers grapple with depression or chronic anxiety, conditions often exacerbated by social media.