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Ep. 231/ Digital Breakthroughs In Mental Health

Beyond Well with Sheila Hamilton

English - February 07, 2023 18:47 - 25 minutes - 58 MB - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
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Technology has opened a new frontier in mental health support and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, doctors, and researchers new ways to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being.

Mobile mental health support, apps that can help people create changes in their personal behaviors, and telehealth are just a few of the many digital breakthroughs that have come to the aid of people who are suffering from mental health distress. However, the new technology frontier includes a lot of uncertainty regarding effectiveness, data collection worries, and lasting impacts.