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Revolutionizing Behavioral Health: Insights from the Innovators
We're passionate about driving positive change in the industry at Lightning Step, so we're thrilled to spotlight our Behavioral Health Innovators video series. Staying informed about behavioral health and addiction treatment is not just an advantage—it's a necessity.
Hosted by our own Benjamin Turner, this collection of engaging interviews brings you face-to-face with brilliant minds reshaping behavioral health care. We're not just talking about incremental improvements; we're exploring groundbreaking ideas that can potentially transform lives.
Wearables: The New Frontier in Addiction Recovery
Imagine a world where devices like your Fitbit or Apple Watch aren't just counting steps - they are an integral part of actively supporting recovery. One of our most exciting recent episodes featured Eliza Foltz, Chief Growth Officer at Pretaa, and she showcases their work on wearables for recovery.
These powerful tools now provide crucial data on sleep patterns, heart rate variability, and activity levels—information that can be game-changing for patients and clinicians. But it doesn't stop there. Pretaa is pushing the boundaries even further with its upcoming Vitals Plus device, designed for 24/7 monitoring in detox settings. This level of constant, reliable data could revolutionize how we approach the critical early stages of recovery.
Digital Therapeutics: When Video Games Become Medicine
In another fascinating conversation, we spoke with Ryan Douglas, Founder of DeepWell DTx. Ryan introduced us to a concept that might sound like science fiction: FDA-regulated video games designed to treat mental health symptoms.
But these games aren't about distraction or escapism. They are carefully crafted, clinically validated tools that could provide real therapeutic benefits for individuals dealing with mild to moderate mental health issues. The potential is enormous, and clinicians will be able to prescribe an engaging, interactive experience that not only entertains but actively contributes to healing.
Ryan's insights remind us that innovation in behavioral health doesn't always look like we might expect. Sometimes, it comes as a game controller or a smartphone app.
Why Innovation Matters
These are just two examples of the groundbreaking work in our field. Each episode of Behavioral Health Innovators brings new perspectives, fresh ideas, and practical applications that can improve how we approach care.
Behind every innovation, every new technology, every fresh approach, there are people—our clients, our patients, our loved ones—who stand to benefit. When we embrace innovation, we're opening doors to better outcomes, increased access to care, and, ultimately, more lives transformed.
Join the Conversation
We believe that the best innovations happen when great minds come together. That's why we're not just presenting these ideas—we're inviting you to be part of the conversation. After watching an episode, share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with others passionate about advancing behavioral health care.
We're committed to being more than just a technology provider at Lightning Step. We want to be a catalyst for positive change in the industry. The Behavioral Health Innovators series is one way we're working to empower professionals with the knowledge and inspiration needed to provide exceptional care.
We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and innovation. Tune in to the Behavioral Health Innovators series, and let's shape the future of behavioral health and addiction treatment together. Who knows? The next big idea that transforms our field might be inspired by what you learn here.
