Here are some of the ways that technology and robotics are making mental health and recovery more accessible and effective: Teletherapy: Teletherapy is the delivery of mental health services over video chat or phone. It has become increasingly popular in … Read More
Author Archives: Jacob Boyle
How To Help Your K-12 Students Thrive Mentally and Emotionally – 4 Science Backed Tips
Mental health and emotional well-being are essential for student success. Students who are mentally and emotionally healthy are more likely to attend school regularly, perform well academically, and have positive relationships with their peers and adults. They are also less likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as substance abuse and violence.
However, many students struggle with mental health problems. According to a 2021 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one in five K-12 students in the United States experienced mental health problems in the past year. The most common mental health problems among K-12 students are anxiety and depression.
Schools can play a vital role in supporting the mental and emotional health of students. There are many things that schools can do to support student mental health. … Read More
Depression in teens: The signs, causes and how to help
Depression is a common mental health issue among teenagers that can manifest in various ways and be caused by multiple factors. It is a complex illness that can result from genetics, life experiences, and hormonal changes. In teens, depression can … Read More
What is Burnout? – Signs, Impact, Recovery, and Coping Strategies
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress, which affects people in various fields, including healthcare, education, finance, and technology. The signs of burnout may vary, but the impact is significant. However, … Read More
RESEARCH PREPRINT – Analysis of Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) for Hyper-Specialized Transfer Learning in Medical Chatbots
Note: This is a preprint of an abstract of an AI research paper. At the time of writing, the paper is still being finalized for publication. A link to the final publication will be provided here once it is published. … Read More
We’ve Launched on StartEngine! – Invest in the Future of Life-Changing Mental Healthcare
Great news – Our StartEngine Campaign is Live! But what does that mean you ask? Okay, let’s do a little bit of a backstory: StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform. You might be familiar with crowdfunding but not equity crowdfunding. … Read More
Jet-Lagged MARCo? Here’s How to Adjust Your MARCo’s Timezone.
Did you just get your MARCo and, all excited to test it out with a nice afternoon journaling session, turn MARCo on just to have MARCo ask you if you’ve eaten breakfast yet? Or did you just take MARCo on … Read More
MARCo + Text Messages
Note: 6/20/22 This feature is currently under public preview for MARCo Robot users only. This article will be updated as the feature is rolled out to all users. Have you ever wished MARCo would check in on you outside of … Read More
Your wish is our command! Introducing the MARCo Wishlist
Our number one priority with MARCo is to give you the best possible experience for your mental health. That’s why we’ve added a brand new feature to the MARCo app – a wishlist! Here you can suggest new features you want to see, … Read More
MARCo Academy Ep. 4 – Getting the Most Out of Your MARCo
Transcript When taking care of your mental health, MARCo has two main camps of thought: talk about things or take action. If you feel like talking, MARCo starts off each session with some guiding questions, but you can always tell … Read More
MARCo Academy Ep. 3 – How to Talk to MARCo
Transcript: Once you have signed into MARCo, it’s time to start talking to the robot! To speak with MARCo, you have two options. By holding down MARCo’s left hand, you will hear a click and a dialog will appear on … Read More
MARCo Academy Ep. 2 – Logging Into MARCo
Transcript: You have three options of how to log in to MARCo. The first option is to connect from a device running the MARCo Online app. This is the fastest and easiest way to sign in. Open the MARCo app … Read More
