4 Technologies Innovating Mental Health In 2016.

Mental health innovation is long overdue. With telemedicine technologies booming in the health care sector, mental health technology has been lagging behind. The unique nature of mental health services can make it difficult to develop technology that successfully intervenes in human behavior and actually creates measurable, positive outcomes. However, with advancing research and awareness geared towards mental health issues, more companies are innovating in this space than ever before. Emerging trends in recent years have the potential to completely change the health care environment for those struggling with mental health conditions.

Of the many new companies developing technology to creatively provide solutions to treat mental health issues and promote mental health wellness, here are four to watch in 2016…

A couple apps mentioned (Pacifica for anxiety and Pala-linq for substance abuse) and 2 devices, the Spire and the Fisher Wallace Stimulator.