Seminar held on 5/26

To promote clinical exchange among physicians and the application of new medical devices in mental health, HippoScreen in collaboration with the Taiwan Society of Psychophysiology, held a seminar on May 26. The event invited prominent experts in the field of psychiatric medicine to discuss issues related to depression and dementia and share clinical experiences with the “Youke Brainwave Stress Assessment System.”

During the seminar, Dr. Shih-Cheng Liao, a professor of psychiatry at National Taiwan University, highlighted from epidemiological studies that although the prevalence of depression in Taiwan is lower than in the West, the proportion of adults seeking help is very low, and functional impairment is more severe. This indicates room for improvement in early detection and intervention, and future policy should focus on improving mental health literacy and service accessibility. Dr. Hsun-An Chang from the Tri-Service General Hospital shared common case types from his extensive clinical experience with the Youke system, explaining how brainwave physiological assessments help patients with smiling depression and their families understand that depression has a physiological basis, not just a result of overthinking or weakness. This awareness encourages more active treatment.

Dr. Che-Sheng Chu from the Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital pointed out that the medical consultation rate for potential depression patients over middle age is low, and untreated depression significantly increases the risk of future dementia. He emphasized that brainwaves are a good physiological indicator for observing brain diseases like depression or dementia and shared Hongzhi Biomedical’s research papers. Dr. Po-Jen Liu, an expert in functional medicine, analyzed factors threatening brain function from a nutritional perspective, such as genetics and environmental toxins, and shared dietary tips beneficial for brain health. Dr. Chia-Fen Tsai, a director at the Clinical Dementia Society, shared international studies showing that depression significantly increases the future risk of dementia, as it impairs cognitive abilities and is an early symptom of dementia. She also shared her research and vision on using brainwaves to identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

The seminar attracted about eighty physicians, professionals, and the public. Compal Electronics General Manager and Hongzhi Biomedical Chairman Zong-Bin Weng also attended to show support. The speakers’ insightful and rich presentations were well-received, and related media reports are as follows. https://udn.com/news/story/7240/7991698