White Paper - Levelling up children and young people's mental health: Can digital therapeutics break the cycle of inequality?
In a collaborative effort, alongside the Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Children & Family Health Devon, BFB Labs have introduced Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage to the Devon area, marking a critical step forward in mental health support for local families. This innovative digital therapy aims to address the challenges faced by children and young people (CYP) aged 7-12, offering hope for improved accessibility and effectiveness.
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Addressing the Urgent Need
Recognizing the pressing challenge of providing accessible and effective mental health solutions for CYPs dealing with anxiety, Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage offers an evidence-based digital therapy combining psychoeducation and exposure therapy through a mobile-gaming platform. Supporting CYP aged 7-12 with mild to moderate anxiety, Lumi Nova is a NICE-recommended and MHRA-registered therapeutic, providing a safe, effective and cost-efficient solution.
A Struggle Against Poverty and Limited Resources
With over 4.2 million CYPs in the UK experiencing poverty, contributing to mental health issues, the need for effective interventions is critical. Lumi Nova was strategically introduced in Devon, where child poverty rates recently soared to 33.3%, leaving nearly 70% of CYP without adequate mental health support.
Overcoming Barriers with Digital Innovation
Available through practitioners or self-referral, Lumi Nova ensures immediate access to high-quality intervention. Co-created with experts and CYP with anxiety lived experiences, this digital therapy has shown promising results in just three weeks.
The pilot demonstrated impressive outcomes, with 98% of CYP engaging in the intervention and significant clinical impact observed within just five weeks. Additionally, the project achieved economic savings of approximately £301,502 in just three months, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of digital interventions, and the implications wider availability could present to an already burdened and underfunded National Health Service.
A Blueprint for the Future of Mental Health Care
Lumi Nova's success in high-deprivation areas like Barnstaple and Ilfracombe sets a benchmark for using digital interventions in mental health support. This case study underscores the potential of digital therapeutics to break down barriers, provide early intervention, reduce wait times, and offer economic benefits to service providers.
“We have a responsibility to reach the underserved and help bridge inequity for our minority communities. The potential is great, not only for transformation of mental health support for children but as a roadmap for the future of all mental health care.”
By targeting hard-to-reach groups and offering an engaging digital solution, Lumi Nova paves the way towards a more inclusive, accessible, and economically viable approach to child and youth mental health.
Download your copy of the White Paper here: ‘Leveling up children and young people’s mental health: Can digital therapeutics break the cycle of inequality?’