IT4ANXIETY

Update : 2025-05-27 15:55:01
Managing anxiety via innovative technologies for better mental health.

The project focuses on the creation and implementation of innovative solutions, using digital technology, designed to reduce the anxiety of among others patients experiencing neurological disorders (e.g. Alzheimer‘s disease) or post-traumatic stress disorder.

• Implementation of blended therapies within the mental health sector
  There is growing evidence that technological solutions can expand and complement conventional medical protocols.
• Co-creative solutions starting from the needs
  The first work package concerns the identification of the needs through a qualitative study based on discussion groups bringing together health professionals and patients or their representatives. The study will also focus on the evaluation of innovative solutions already implemented in the care process. Hackathons are organized in several countries.
• Testing and validation of innovative tools
  The aim is to develop a framework for testing and validating tools with patients and start-ups. Support for 15 selected start-ups is also planned as part of this work package.
• Sustainable implementation of the innovative tools
  Several activities will be implemented with the aim to facilitate the introduction of innovative e-solutions in health establishments as the organisation of trainings for health professionals and future health professionals and the development of a job profile of eMental health referent.
• Creation of a "Mental Health and Technology" cluster
  A transnational structure to network, collaborate and seize opportunities to support innovation in mental health through training, access to resources, networking to support the recognition of digital tools. The cluster, currently at an embryonic stage, aims to combine the cultural diversity of researchers, mental health professionals and high-tech companies to drive change, bearing in mind the protection and empowerment of individuals, the need to maintain human relationships and the inclusion of everyone.