UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
55: HealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 55
55: HealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 55
55: HealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 55
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Explore healthcare innovation with Steve Roest and Dr. Melinda Reese on HealthTech Hour. Discover new mental health solutions and industry challenges.
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Episode Overview
- Exploring innovative approaches to mental health care.
- Understanding the complexities of diagnosing bipolar disorder.
- Discussing the impact of social media on mental health.
- Highlighting the challenges of integrating mental health services into primary care.
- Psyomics' groundbreaking biomarker for bipolar disorder promises quicker diagnosis.
"Proceed until apprehended" – a mantra that encourages pushing boundaries in healthcare innovation.
Get ready for a fascinating chat on the UK Health Radio Podcast's HealthTech Hour, where Steve Roest takes the helm to explore the dynamic world of healthcare innovation. This episode features Dr. Melinda Reese, CEO of Psyomics, who shares her intriguing journey from psychology student to mental health advocate. With stories that span continents, including her work in Nigeria, Melinda offers a unique perspective on community-based mental health solutions.
Steve and Melinda dive into the pressing issues facing mental health services in the UK today, discussing the staggering waiting lists for children's mental health care and the complexities of diagnosing conditions like bipolar disorder. Melinda's insights into the challenges of integrating mental health services within primary care are both eye-opening and candid. Psyomics is breaking new ground with a biomarker for bipolar disorder, promising quicker diagnoses and treatment.
This could be a game-changer for many, cutting down the average ten-year wait for a diagnosis. The episode also touches on the impact of social media on mental health, with Melinda sharing her personal experiences as a parent navigating these challenges. As the conversation unfolds, you'll be drawn into the fascinating world of HealthTech and the incredible potential it holds for transforming healthcare.
Whether you're interested in the latest tech or the human stories behind it, this episode is packed with insights that are sure to spark your curiosity.