Wearable device takes on the mental health crisis
Half of workers around the world suffer from burnout. And managing the condition can be its own burden, adding high costs and painful side effects. Now, breakthrough neurotech from a Waterloo alum is causing a buzz. Voted one of the World Changing Ideas by Fast Company, Roga Life combines non-invasive brain stimulation and meditation into the most affordable and portable solution to relieve stress and burnout.
of US and Canadian employees report high stress
(Global Wellness Institute)
of the global workforce use Employee Assistant Programs
(SHRM Foundation)
of global anxiety disorders could be avoided with treatment
(Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation)
We are the first neurotech company to miniaturize it, and it’s based on many decades of science, and it’s the only type of stimulation recognized from a regulatory standpoint to treat intense stress and anxiety at home.
Neuroscientist Dr. Alison Smith, former adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health and chief science officer at Roga, teams up with ex-Google product manager Ami Lebendiker to address workplace stress by founding Roga Life. Alison holds a PhD in neuroscience and is a proud Velocity alum.
The science of neurotechnology
Neurotechnology refers to tools and techniques that connect the brain with technology to improve mental and physical health. This can include devices that monitor brain activity, stimulate the brain or even help people with neurological disorders. The benefits of neurotechnology are vast: it can enhance brain function, assist in rehabilitation for injuries, help manage mental health issues and provide new ways to understand how the brain works. Overall, it offers promising solutions for better health and well-being.
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