Digital interventions for mental health

Abstract

Abstract Digital interventions have been employed in psychiatry since the 1980s, when computerized cognitive behaviour therapy was rolled out. There has been an explosion in technological advances since then, with the development of the internet, smartphones, and social media. Social media, in particular, provides a new platform on which mental health interventions may be given. This chapter will first outline the technological advances over the last 40 years, including the various aspects of artificial intelligence. Specific examples through which technology can enhance our ability to assess and diagnose, monitor, and treat patients with mental health illnesses will then be described. The relevant ethical issues on the use of technology in mental health, especially the concerns over privacy, data algorithms, and fairness will also be discussed. The chapter will conclude with a discussion on the specific roles in the treatment of mental illness artificial intelligence is likely to adopt in the future.

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