Today I had the privilege of speaking at The Chicago School about technology and serious mental illness. We covered apps, wearables, virtual reality (VR), and …
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California’s 2026 AI therapy debate is missing families
Every voice quoted in The Times’ recent coverage of Senate Bill 903 (SB 903), “As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits,” …
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Structured setup drives patient engagement with virtual reality therapy
A new study published in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing demonstrates that the way virtual reality therapeutics (VRx) are introduced to patients is a critical …
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Exposure to nature reduces negative emotions and boosts brain capital
You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times – fresh air and sunshine; it's the cure for most anything. Now scientists at the University of Houston …
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Can mobile apps change how we eat?
From eco-score apps to immersive virtual supermarkets, researchers explore whether technology can nudge people toward healthier and more sustainable eating …