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Wellness, part 3: Tech for mental health
Technology is scaling mental health support as demand outpaces access.
June 2026
Key takeaways
- Wellness tech like wearables, AI-driven applications and virtual platforms are expanding the mental health and wellbeing toolkit by embedding support into everyday life.
- Wearables collect physiological data and other signals to detect stress and cognitive strain, while AI can analyze data to personalize health insights. In parallel, tele-mental health and digital therapeutics can help address structural gaps and unmet needs in mental healthcare.
- Building on our exploration of the wellness economy in Part 1 and the role of social connection in Part 2, this installment of our wellness series highlights how technology is emerging as the next layer in scaling mental health support.
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