homelessness

Applying tech solutions to healthcare problems that fall through the cracks

By Laura Lovett 11:57 am September 9, 2019

Despite the United States' leading reputation in innovation and healthcare, if you search hard enough in any U.S. city you can find a story of health disparity, with neglected demographics falling through the cracks. Perhaps the most unseen peoples are those currently being exploited and trafficked. Human trafficking impacts roughly 40 million people worldwide, according to the The...

Youth facing homelessness embrace digital interventions despite few clinical improvements

By Laura Lovett 01:47 pm July 2, 2019

Getting mental health services to youth facing homelessness can pose a host of access challenges. But a new study published in JMIR found that smartphone-based mental health programs could be a viable approach to reaching this vulnerable population. In a small pilot, researchers found that more than half of the participants were engaging with the technology. While clinical improvements were...