Linked Wellness: SPARX, the video game for depression
SPARX, the video game for depression. Clinical trial results published in British Medical Journal show superior efficacy for SPARX in treating depression.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Healthcare Services
- Location Baltimore, MD, US
- Currency USD
- Founded 2013
- Employees 3
- Website linkedwellness.com
Company Summary
SPARX is the only video game clinically proven to reduce depression in young people. The idea of SPARX is that young people do not seek psychotherapy because of stigma and other reasons. In a video game, SPARX teaches the same skills that young people learn in psychotherapy. Results published in British Medical Journal. SPARX will be ready to launch in summer/early fall 2104; targeting young people and their parents,friends,therapists online.
Team
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Founder and CEOCEO of two public companies: one a biotech, Ergo Science, with a new drug for type 2 diabetes called Cycloset. Cycloset is now on the market with a superior cardiovascular profile. Also CEO of Lyris, Inc., a SF bay area provider of internet marketing technologies. Experienced executive in venture deals in biotech, healthcare and internet marketing. E-therapies such as SPARX require knowledge and experience in each of these areas.
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Chief Medical OfficerDr. Brendel taught at Harvard Medical School; was Chairman of the IRB at McLean Hospital, overseeing largest private psychiatric research institution in the US. Former editor of Harvard Review of Psychiatry, author of book Healing Psychiatry. Graduated from Yale, Harvard Medical School, and University of Chicago. Worked at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Director, Internet MarketingEron has more than 10 years of experience in building and executing on internet marketing campaigns, including Google AdWords. Eron's experience includes using the Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin online advertising platforms. He has several years of experience in recruiting patients with depression for psychiatrists.
Advisors
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Warren HuffCEO, Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Unconfirmed
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