152 - Robots can save our kids; Dr Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

Dr Louise Metcalf is the founder of Gheorg. She is a psychologist and has been for almost thirty years; it’s a job she enjoys doing every day. Louise is passionate about mental health. Gheorg is a friendly virtual robot that empowers children with emotional intelligence and mental wellbeing.  In this episode, Pete and Louise explore the increasing prevalence of anxiety in society, approaches to be more mindful of mental health and technology use, and how we can help kids learn, improve their emotional intelligence, and feel better about themselves. This episode explores mental health, primarily in kids. Tune in to learn how you can help your child or patient to understand and control their emotions using simple and empathetic technology.  Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Gheorg, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.  Loving the show?  Leave us a review, and share it with some friends, become a THT+ Member for early release, ad-free and bonus episodes of the podcast, access to our online community forum, and free tickets to our quarterly summits.  For more information visit here. Mentioned in this episode:Sign Up to the Free Talking Healthtech NewsletterSign up to the free Talking HealthTech newsletter for weekly digital health news, events, jobs, partner updates and Pete’s take on what matters across the sector: talkinghealthtech.com/newsletter