Following a successful pilot phase, mental health tech startup HiBoop is launching the beta version of its assessment platform to healthcare providers across Canada. The platform, which offers self-guided, evidence-based mental health assessments, is now available for early access by clinics nationwide. Built to reduce intake time and enhance clinical insight, HiBoop delivers algorithm-generated reports […]
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Ten Startups on Vancouver Island Recognized for Innovation and Potential
Douglas magazine this month released its annual list of innovative businesses to watch. Established in 2006 by Page One Publishing, Douglas is a business magazine and media brand based on Vancouver Island. The magazine recently hosted a gala at the Davinci Centre to announce the winners of its annual “10 to Watch Awards.” Now in […]
How Performative Mental Health Campaigns Are Harming Canadians
Every year, millions of Canadians participate in mental health campaigns as a national effort to reduce the stigma around mental health. At a glance, this may seem like a positive step toward expanding mental health awareness. Despite what they profess to do, many corporate campaigns have faced ongoing controversy about the commodification of mental health. […]
Victoria Startup HiBoop Launches Pilot Program for Mental Healthcare Platform
Canadians’ self-rated mental health has declined since 2015, according to Statistics Canada, with one-in-five Canadians now requiring access to mental healthcare. And yet access to healthcare has also been sliding across the country as wait times continue to rise amid an expanding general population outpacing the growth of doctors. Enter HiBoop, a Victoria-based startup seeking […]