TechCrunch Summary (2023-06-15 08AM)

Source: Psychedelics startup NUE Life Health rolls out free version of its ketamine therapy tracking app

Summary
NUE Life Health provides Psychedelic-assisted therapies and health tracking through its Nue app. It is open to any patient undergoing ketamine therapy, regardless of whether they are a part of the company or not.

Facts

💊 NUE Life Health combines psychedelic-assisted therapies with a health tracking app.

🚀 The startup made its Nue app and Nue score free for any patient undergoing ketamine therapy.

📈 NUE Life’s full program can witness a 20-30% improvement over the baseline of drug-only therapy, says Nue Life CEO.

💰 NUE Life has raised $23 million Series A equity financing led by Obvious Ventures. Now, it completed a $1.9m financing round to back the app rollout for free.

👨‍⚕️ Nue Life has appointed Dr. Frank Drummond, a former national CMO of HCA’s behavioral health practice, as its new Chief Medical Officer.

Source: Instagram is rolling out its Channels feature for broadcasting messages globally

Summary
Meta has made Instagram’s Channels feature globally available, previously only available to a select number of users. Users will be able to access a recommended selection of channels, and the company is also testing a range of tools for creators.

Fact

📣 Instagram’s Channels feature is being rolled out globally by Meta.

🔎 Users can search for channels on the DM section, and Instagram will suggest channels based on user interactions and activity.

👥 Meta is testing tools for creators, including adding moderators, setting up an expiration date for channels, and sharing links to Stories.

🔧 Meta is also testing question prompts and a dedicated channels tab in the inbox for followers.

📱 Meta launched Instagram’s Channel feature for WhatsApp this month, providing authorities and agencies a platform to connect with people.

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