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Women's Digital Health Women's Digital Health
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Women's Digital Health Podcast is dedicated to learning more about new digital technologies in women's health. 80% of US healthcare spending is determined by women. Yet only 4% of the investment dollars of healthcare companies are actually spent researching and developing new products and solutions for women.Many of us are frustrated with incomplete healthcare experiences and sometimes dismissive responses from healthcare providers. You're probably wondering, is there a more convenient and accessible way to get the health experience that I want? Is there a way to get more control over your healthcare journey?Dr. Brandi Sinkfield is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with over 10 years of experience. Growing up she experienced the shame, secrecy, and lack of transparency surrounding women’s health. This has driven her to imagine a pathway for other women to access information that leaves them feeling empowered and full of confidence.Every two weeks on this podcast, Dr. Sinkfield will discuss digital health in depth, exploring innovative health solutions that are bridging the women's health gap. She will speak with digital health creators, investors, and technologists who are creating convenient and accessible health solutions for women that are designed to fit their schedules and accommodate their needs.Whether you're curious about advancements improving women's health or struggling with health issues like obesity, heart conditions, or hormone shifts from pregnancy to menopause, follow Women's Digital Health on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.
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Overcoming Burnout: Exploring Non-Invasive Brain Technologies for Mental Health
If you're feeling burnt out, did you know that non-invasive brain technologies can make a big difference in your life? By delivering microcurrents to the brain through the vagus nerve, this innovative approach can address various mental health conditions without the need for invasive procedures.We look into the world of non-invasive brain technologies, which entails delivering low-level electrical currents to targeted areas of the brain. These technologies have the potential to reduce stress,...
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Exploring AI's in Impact on Mental Health: Bias, Data Privacy, and Women's Health
For the last part of our series aimed at demystifying AI’s role in mental health, we delve deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on women seeking mental health resources. In this episode, we discuss bias in AI, the recent Change Healthcare data breach, and how to protect yourself in the digital health landscape.If we define bias as leaning towards one outcome over others, it's obvious that, when it comes to AI, it can lead to flawed algorithms and bad decisions. So we look at the co...
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Unveiling the Users of Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Who Benefits?
The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in providing personalized care and enhancing the mental health experience for users and professionals are clear. From personalized treatment plans based on data analysis to chatbots offering convenient and affordable support, AI is revolutionizing the mental health landscape. However, the episode also addresses challenges in digital therapeutics and the need for more mental health professionals to embrace these technologies. We also discuss who the...
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence's Role in Mental Health Through Language Models
If you're curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing mental health support, one of the big hurdles is learning the language! Terms like Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Models (NLMs), chatbots, and Chat GPT all get thrown into the mix. But what do they mean? And how do they relate to your own mental health journey?In the first part of a three-part series aimed at demystifying AI's role in mental health, we focus on the essential vocabulary neede...
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Unlock Your Best Tele-mental Health Experience- 7 Tips for Successful Virtual Care in 2024
If you've decided that 2024 is the year that you're going to start paying more attention to your mental health, there are so many benefits that telemental health can offer. Telemental health is the use of telecommunications or videoconferencing technology to provide mental health services. It is sometimes referred to as telepsychiatry or telepsychology.In this episode. I delve into the world of telemental health, exploring its benefits and sharing practical tips to ensure your telehealth visi...
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Navigating Digital Mental Health: Digital Apps, Digital Therapeutics and Resources
Welcome to this episode of the Women's Digital Health podcast! Today, I want to discuss the connection between mental health and overall well-being and the urgent need for more mental health tools and resources. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 90% of respondents believe that the United States is in a mental health crisis. Therefore, understanding the connection between mental health and overall health and exploring digital mental health apps as valuable resour...