billy’s daily mental health startup news - 8/11/25

💉 FDA grants Fast Track for preservative-free ketamine in suicidal depression (Leah Kuntz, Psychiatric Times) – 8/11/25
Why it’s interesting: First preservative-free IV ketamine to treat suicidal ideation gains regulatory acceleration in U.S.

🕶️ Immersive VR and art installations help dementia care in India (Kamini Mathai, Times of India) – 8/11/25
Why it’s interesting: First-of-its-kind Indian installation simulates dementia; startups develop VR rehab tools for patients and carers

🩺 Expert outlines AI strategies to improve patient safety, personalized care (Anthony Vecchione, MobiHealthNews) – 8/8/25
Why it’s interesting: Highlights practical AI use cases in healthcare, from reducing medical errors to enabling tailored treatment plans

📱 Suicide-prevention app cuts post-hospital attempts in high-risk patients (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center) – 8/8/25
Why it’s interesting: Clinical trial shows 58% reduction in repeat suicide attempts using OTX-202 after discharge


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