"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."
"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. The technology can guide vulnerable individuals through everyday tasks - from issuing safety warnings such as "stay away from boiling water on the hob" to reframing negative thought patterns. It adapts over time to the wearer's needs, helping prevent cognitive decline and enabling people to live more independently despite complex mental health challenges."
The UK government provided £3.6 million through Innovate UK's Mindset programme to fund 17 projects developing real-time, scalable mental health technologies. The funding targets innovations that can reduce NHS costs and ease resource pressures amid a 40% rise in people accessing mental health support since before the pandemic. Developments will be trialled over the next 12 to 18 months and aim to address conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and PTSD. Innovations include AI-enabled smart glasses that recognise household objects and prompt users, an augmented reality board game for children, and a virtual coach for substance recovery.
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