mental health
Data from 19 studies suggest emotional benefits for those living in homes, but stress that the simulated pets won't be accepted by every senior.
Consumers have more discrete digital options than ever before.
Earlier this week panelists at the World Medical Innovation Forum talked validation gaps, advantages and the future of digital mental health tools.
The startup's latest funding round will be used to expand its clinician outreach and internal teams.
Researchers found that 64 percent of mental health apps claimed efficacy, although only 14 percent included any evidence.
The company plans to put the new money towards improving its mobile platform and increasing its library of contents.
UK health and social care secretary Matt Hancock previously warned social media firms that "more action is urgently needed" to protect children online.
The company has also hired the former VA head of mental health services and the former CEO of Ginger.io.
Meru Health's app-based program will be deployed and evaluated among roughly 70 older adults with depression symptoms.