Why Generative AI (LLM) Is Ready for Mental Healthcare
I’m among those amazed by the power of OpenAI’ ChatGPT and new technologies using large language models (LLMs). There is no doubt that these innovations represent a new chapter in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) for mental healthcare. However, I’ll start this article by focusing on the human patient, not the technology.
Mental Health Commission of Canada Develops ‘E-Mental Health Implementation E-Modules’
The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), has developed four online learning modules, based on their Toolkit for E-Mental Health Implementation.
New Tech Platform To Revolutionise Psychiatric Care
Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) student, Aditya Vaidyam, together with a team at Harvard University, have developed a new technology platform to make mental health care available whenever and wherever it’s needed most. The platform is called Learn, Assess, Manage, Prevent, or LAMP and not only makes psychiatric care more accessible to those who need it but also enables professional care teams to work with more patients at any given time.
An Open Trial of the Things You Do Questionnaire: Changes in Daily Actions During Internet-Delivered Treatment for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
During online treatment for anxiety and depression, participants reported increases in the frequency of the actions captured by the longer and briefer versions of the TYDQ, as well increases in satisfaction with life, alongside decreases in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
More Digital Mental Health Therapies Backed for NHS Use
NICE has recommended eight digital therapies (DTx) for mental health disorders, continuing a drive by the health technology assessment (HTA) agency to review treatment options for patients that can relieve pressure on the NHS.
Good Governance For Great Outcomes – International Approaches To Digital Mental Health Strategy And Policy
Over the past decade, digital mental health has been an emerging priority area for government policy and strategy. Acceptance of digital mental health skyrocketed in 2020 – when the Covid-19 pandemic revealed the immense value of digital solutions.
Text4Support Shows How Technology Can Aid Mental Health Care
There is an innovative text-based mental health service called Text4Support that is already having a positive impact on Nova Scotia’s healthcare system, and improving access to mental health care.
Digital Mental Health Interventions for Young People in Rural South Africa: Prospects and Challenges for Implementation
The growing access to mobile devices in South Africa has the potential to increase access to mental health care services through digital platforms. However, uptake of digital mental health interventions may be hampered by several factors, such as privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and affordability. This study identified the prospects and challenges of implementing a mobile phone-based mental health intervention for young people in Ingwavuma area.
VR Therapy? Why It Isn’t Used More And What Lies Ahead
The conversation around VR use for treating mental ill health has been longstanding but the introduction of modern, home-accessible products like VR headsets has turbo-charged the discourse. VR use in treating phobias and anxiety allows users to encounter their fears in a safe, controlled environment but barriers to accessing this technology remain. Barriers include the high costs of the technology and lack of trust and/or awareness of its benefits for those seeking mental health support.
Digital Mental Healthcare At Your Fingertips – Crisis Text Line
In this interview on Fox 13’s Good Day Seattle, the CEO of Crisis Text Line – Dena Trujillo – talks about how the organisation serves people suffering mental ill health in the USA.
