https://thenextweb.com/tech/2019/10/07/this-bot-that-helps-people-with-depression-could-be-the-future-of-therapy/

In the UK, approximately one in four people experience mental health issues, according to the mental health charity Mind. Although illnesses including anxiety and depression aren’t a new phenomenon, research proves that mental health issues are at an all time high — and national health services, like the NHS, are struggling to keep up with the growing need for more accessible resources. 

Multiple studies have proven that technology, specifically social media, is detrimental to people’s mental wellbeing. However, tech is taking on some of the responsibility to help those struggling with their mental health. One project is the “Flow” app, developed by the Malmö-based medical device company, Flow Neuroscience. The chatbot therapist aims to help those struggling with their mental health while they wait  to be seen by a medical professional.