digital mental health

Ramakant Vempati, Wysa cofounder and president, discusses how the startup tests its AI-backed chatbot to monitor safety and quality.

Equip CEO and cofounder Kristina Saffran discusses the virtual eating disorder treatment startup's nationwide expansion and why the space needs more research and innovation.

During a panel discussion at Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech 2022, investors discuss what's next for the space as funding slows down, and explore the value of direct-to-consumer tools.

The program comes a week after the digital mental health company replaced its CEO.

Dr. David Mou, who has served as the company's president and chief medical officer, will replace cofounder Kyle Robertson as CEO effective immediately.

Weldon offers chats with therapists, social workers and parenting coaches as well as group support and educational content.

Cerebral is halting prescriptions such as Adderall and Xanax for current and new patients.

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The digital mental health unicorn confirmed it received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York on the evening of May 4.

The suspension comes as the digital mental health company faces increasing pressure over its prescription practices, particularly for ADHD medications.