TELEHEALTH SERVICE

Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Aotearoa's Lifeline: How 1737 is Changing Mental Health Support

In Aotearoa New Zealand, a vital service called 1737 Need to Talk has been making waves since its launch in mid-2017. This service lets people reach out for mental health support via phone or text, offering a lifeline to those in need. The goal? To understand how this service is being used and who's using it. Over time, patterns have emerged. Some contacts are more ...

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Teens' Mental Health Data: Who\'s Keeping it Safe?

Lately, it's come to light that a company been paid millions by New York City for providing free online therapy for teenagers, Talkspace, has been sharing data about who visits their site with big social media platforms. This includes TikTok, Meta, Snap, and others. These companies are currently being sued by New York City for allegedly harming the mental health of t...

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Health Data of Over 900, 000 Americans Exposed in Telehealth Breach

Over 900, 000 Americans recently discovered their personal and health information was exposed in a data breach. The breach happened at ConnectOnCall, a telehealth service that also offers after-hours support for medical centers. Between February and May, an unauthorized third party accessed patient data, including names, phone numbers, treatments, and Social Security...

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