Can Technology Tackle the Lack of Therapists?

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Key Summary:

 

  • To address the overwhelming need for mental health services in the UK, we need trained therapists available to deliver appropriate care at the right time. The trouble is, we’re facing a shortage.

  • One way to treat the gap is through the innovative use of technology. As a result of the pandemic there has been an acceleration in the space of digital healthcare tools.
  • Tech can play a bigger part in helping to guide people to resources which target their key symptoms whilst they remain on therapeutic waiting lists, as well as easing the pressure off therapists by supplementing clinical assessments and treatments.
  • Technology could be the solution to ensuring that everyone gets the most appropriate treatment and support for their mental health.

 

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Victoria Hornby

CEO, Mental Health Innovations, UK

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Victoria is CEO of Mental Health Innovations, the charity behind SHOUT, the UK’s first 24/7 crisis text service. From 2011 to 2017, she was Director of Programmes at The Royal Foundation, building a portfolio of projects including the Invictus Games, Coach Core, United for Wildlife and Heads Together.