Our Science
Our Scientific Leadership
Neolth is founded by neuroscientist Dr. Katherine Grill, so our evidence-base has been a priority since day one. In collaboration with Dr. Claire Wheeler, our CMO, and Dr. Jennifer Huberty - our Science Advisor and former Director of Science at Calm - Neolth is leading the way in research of digital mental health solutions for students and schools.
Neolth's Benefits
100% of students felt a reduction in stigma after 3 weeks
As measured with a 5-item Likert Scale
Experiencing stigma can prevent students from seeking help or caring for their mental health.
Decreased depression up to 18.1% after 8 weeks
As measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Depression can negatively impact engagement and performance at school and beyond.
Reduced stress in just 5 logins, with 48.0% reduction in 12 weeks
As measured with the Perceived Stress Scale
Stress reduction can help students focus, relieve physical and mental health symptoms, and perform better in school.
Reduced anxiety up to 9.7% after 8 weeks
As measured with the Hospital Anxiety
and Depression Scale
Anxiety can severely impact social interactions, ability to participate in school, and one's confidence.
87.0% of students said their school should offer Neolth
As measured in a dichotomous survey response
Engaging with Neolth 164 minutes per week on average, students are incorporating self-care into their daily routines.
Increased self-efficacy up to 7.6% after 8 weeks
As measured with the General
Self-efficacy Scale
Improved self-efficacy can make students more confident about their future and their ability to complete challenges.
31.3% higher average satisfaction rating
compared to other mental health apps
As measured with 5 star system
Comparison data from Coe, 2021
Research with Thousands Shows Health Benefits
Evaluation of user satisfaction and usability of a mobile app for adolescent mental health
Implementation and evaluation of a mental health app for college students
Characteristics and Changes in Symptoms Among Users of a Digital Mental Health App for Students
Usage and Retention in a Smartphone-Based Mental Health Intervention for K12 Students
Implementation and Evaluation of a Mental Health App with Comedy Content
Collaborating with youth to disseminate mHealth technologies: Insights into the motivation for joining Neolth’s Student Ambassador Program
Study Reveals Comedy, AI, and Self-Care Can Quickly Boost Patient Mental Health
"I loved the ComedyCures videos - great tips and ideas. I enjoyed the meditation practices, and the reminder to stay focused on the present instead of worrying about the future...I enjoyed using the Neolth app - it reminded me to stop and take care of myself and my anxiety." - Study Participant
