NEXT GEN REMOTE THERAPY HAS BLUETOOTH, PULSE MONITORS, MORE

When patients sign up for the newest kind of therapy at the Mental Health Center of Denver, here’s what comes in their welcome packet:

A biofeedback device that clips to their ear to measure pulse and blood-oxygen levels. A phone stand to prop up a smartphone during therapy sessions. And directions for downloading an app to chat with a therapist.

It’s a new era in technology for the community mental health center, a key step toward “preparing for the next generation,” said Alires Almon, the center’s director of innovation. The 12-week, virtual therapy program isn’t meant to replace traditional face-to-face counseling — it’s a contemporary option for people who would rather work on their mental health at home with their smartphone than