Thought Leadership

The recent inquest into the death of British teenager Molly Russell in 2017 has concluded that the 14-year-old “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”. For some people, this ruling will be confirmation of what they have long suspected …

Summary:    ‘Digital’ is an omnipresent yet often vague, misunderstood or feared topic in health services. There are many current and potential gains for individual patients and local populations, clinicians and organisations through optimisation of digital technologies. We argue that understanding the various aspects of digital psychiatry is an essential …

In the UK, a quarter of people who take their own lives were in contact with a health professional the previous week, and most have spoken to someone within the last month. Yet assessing patient suicide risk remains extremely difficult.     There were 5,219 recorded deaths by suicide in England in 2021. While …

AI algorithms have massive implications for human life and the wider society. Ethical dilemmas surrounding AI include digital disparities and its weaponization. Autonomy should be balanced with human oversight while the responsible use of AI should be elevated, so it can be leveraged to tackle discrimination.

Through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other efforts, McKinsey Health Institute is helping develop a community-based approach to crisis care across the United States

This article discusses the usability of digital systems in healthcare, and the issues and opportunities that exist in this space.

Dr Derek Richards, SilverCloud Health’s chief scientific officer, discusses the rise of ‘stealth science’ alongside his recent research on evidence- based frameworks in mental health apps.

Dr Shaaz Mahboob articulates the overarching mental health strategy for London, and the important role that digital can play in the evolving ecosystem.

As more diagnostics move outside the hospital or physician’s office, the line between wellness products and devices is becoming blurred. This articles explores the pros and cons of the current regulation system, and thoughts for future directions.

Thomas Insel discussed the impact the pandemic has had on digital mental health development for serious mental illness, and future directions for this vulnerable population within digital mental health.