Stigma Podcast #41

Meru Health: HRV Biofeedback for Mental Health

Stephen Hays with Kristian Ranta • 31m • 2020-05-10

About This Episode

Kristian Ranta, founder of Meru Health, discusses their 12-week digital therapeutic program integrating therapists, psychiatrists, and HRV biofeedback. After losing his brother to suicide, Kristian built a mental health solution. Harvard and Rutgers research shows HRV biofeedback more than doubled clinical improvements in depression.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV biofeedback doubles depression improvement
  • 92% of patients improve on platform
  • 12-week structured program
  • Combines therapy with biofeedback
  • Research-backed approach

Topics Covered

Digital Therapeutics Depression Treatment Mental Health Tech Clinical Research Telehealth

Episode Details

Show Stigma Podcast
Host Stephen Hays
Guest Kristian Ranta
Episode #41
Duration 31m
Published 2020-05-10
HRV Focus Primary topic

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