Elona Health offers a digital health application, elona therapy, designed to support patients throughout their therapy for depression by providing evidence-based exercises and resources. The platform addresses the high rates of treatment relapse and the lengthy wait times for professional mental health services in Germany, enhancing accessibility and continuity of care.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Patients undergoing therapy for depression often experience treatment relapse, and lengthy wait times for mental health services can hinder access to timely care. Many individuals lack guidance in choosing the most suitable treatment and struggle with consistent engagement between therapy sessions.
Solution
Elona Health provides digital health applications, including elona therapy Depression and elona explore, designed to support patients before, during, and after their psychotherapy. Elona therapy Depression is a digital companion that extends therapy into daily life with evidence-based exercises and resources, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and reduce relapse rates. Elona explore serves as a first-aid app to help bridge the waiting time for psychotherapy or to directly alleviate psychological distress. These applications offer accessible, scientifically-backed support, enhancing patient adherence and overall mental health management.
Target Audience
The primary users are patients in Germany seeking support for depression, as well as therapists looking for tools to enhance patient engagement and treatment effectiveness.
Features
- DiGA-certified (digitale Gesundheitsanwendung) for depression, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.
- Evidence-based exercises and resources designed to complement traditional psychotherapy.
- Secure data storage with encryption, adhering to European GDPR standards.
- Mobile applications to support patients before, during, and after therapy sessions.
- A separate "elona explore" app provides initial support and resources while patients wait for therapy.
- Integration of scientific findings and continuous evaluation through partnerships with research institutions.