Mental health apps are being introduced with the goal of addressing underdiagnosed and undertreated psychiatric disorders using AI technologies. Kooth U.S. and the Pennsylvania state Department of Human Services signed a $3 million grant to pilot a digital mental health platform in 30 school districts. The platform offers anonymous message boards, online chatting, a personalized library, and journaling options for students in grades 6 to 12. However, concerns have been raised regarding the potential risks of children communicating with unknown Kooth team members on the platform without parental consent.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're 

considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

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2:30 - Pennsylvania Coalition for Informed Consent

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10:30 - Kooth IPO Listing | London Stock Exchange

12:30 - Rahm Emanuel on the Opportunities of Crisis

13:00 - Act of Feb. 13, 1970,P.L. 19, No. 10 Cl. 35 - ALLOWING MINORS TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL CARE

16:30 - Examining the Effectiveness of Gamification in Mental Health Apps for Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PMC

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27:00 - https://twitter.com/PHLschools/status/1628055742593769474/photo/1

29:30 - Thomas Insel, MD - Twitter

31:00 - Kooth Summer Wellness Campaign – The School District of Philadelphia

32:00 - Lane Johnson shines a spotlight on anxiety disorders and the drugs used to treat them

32:30 - Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health | HHS.gov

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