Dr Sandra Bucci, University of Manchester

What role can digital health interventions play in mental healthcare?

Severe mental health problems are associated with significant distress for individuals, families and society. Digital tools have a growing evidence-base for their feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness in depression, anxiety, as well as a range of physical health problems. In recent years, our group has been talking to individuals experiencing severe mental health problems and the staff who are involved in their mental health care about the role digital technology plays in their lives. As a result of these discussions, we are developing digital tools to extend the reach of assessment and intervention delivery for people with psychosis into the context of their day-to-day life. We are also building systems for integrating digital technology into routine clinical services. Dr Bucci will showcase latest thinking and research in digital tools for people who experience severe mental health problems, including recent developments in smartphone apps and integrating software systems into patient healthcare records. Dr Bucci will also discuss the challenges to the implementation of digital health tools in clinical practice.

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