Smart glasses that help people with severe depression complete daily tasks and AI-powered filter apps designed to make therapy for anxiety more approachable are among 17 pioneering projects receiving government support to transform mental health care across the UK.
Science Minister Lord Vallance announced the investment today, with £3.6 million in funding from Innovate UK’s Mindset programme. The projects are aimed at delivering real-time, scalable mental health support, reducing costs for the NHS and easing pressure on resources.
The backing comes amid a 40 per cent rise in people accessing NHS mental health support in England since before the pandemic. The technology will be developed and trialled over the next 12 to 18 months, offering potential breakthroughs in how patients manage complex conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and PTSD.
Among the innovations is a lightweight smart glasses system developed by CrossSense in London. The glasses use AI to help users with severe depression and memory loss by recognising household objects and providing real-time prompts through a connected app.
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