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Digital Technologies in Psychiatry: Present and Future.
Mathew E Hirschtritt1, Thomas R Insel1
1Dr. Hirschtritt is with the Weill Institute for Neurosciences and Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Insel is with Mindstrong Health, Palo Alto, CA.
Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing)
|January 25, 2020
Summary
Digital mental health innovations, including apps and AI, address access and care gaps. This review explores technology
Area of Science:
- Digital mental health
- Health technology
- Psychiatry innovation
Background:
- The digital revolution is transforming mental healthcare.
- Mobile health apps, AI, and virtual reality are prominent technologies.
- These tools can address issues like access, care delays, and stigma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current state of digital mental health.
- To highlight unmet needs and technological solutions.
- To discuss challenges and future innovations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current digital mental health landscape.
- Identification of emerging technologies and their applications.
- Analysis of challenges and future directions.
Main Results:
- Digital technologies offer solutions for assessment, treatment, and care integration.
- Key challenges include implementation and responsible use.
- Innovations are rapidly evolving to meet mental health needs.
Conclusions:
- Digital mental health tools show promise in improving care.
- Clinicians need guidance to integrate these technologies responsibly.
- Future innovations aim to enhance accessibility and effectiveness.
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