John Luo, MD

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Dr Luo is the director of Emergency & Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at the University of California Irvine Medical Center. He is on faculty as a health sciences clinical professor of Psychiatry at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. He is an internationally recognized educator and expert on behavioral health informatics. He has presented at numerous conferences, written books and articles on technology use in mental health, and he has been recognized locally and nationally for excellence in teaching.

Articles

The Usefulness of Mental Health Apps and Digital Therapeutics: Thoughts From the APA Annual Meeting

John Luo, MD;Leah Kuntz

May 22nd 2025

How many apps do you use on your phone? John Luo, MD, a technology expert shares his thoughts on their usefulness at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting.

Will AI Replace Psychiatrists? Thoughts From the APA Annual Meeting

John Luo, MD;Leah Kuntz

May 22nd 2025

Will AI replace psychiatrists and mental health clinicians? John Luo, MD, thinks not, despite the many technological advances of today.

Protecting Your Online Reputation: Advice From a Technology Expert

John Luo, MD;Leah Kuntz

May 21st 2025

At the APA Annual Meeting, John Luo, MD, discussed the importance of managing your online reputation and privacy in today's digital landscape for future opportunities.

Turning a Negative Into a Positive: Ways to Avoid and Overcome Negative Reviews

John Luo, MD

May 31st 2019

The Internet has transformed the way we get information. It is no surprise that finding health information online is a common activity.

Introduction: Innovations to Improve Mental Health Outcomes

John Luo, MD

December 25th 2017

How is technology affecting psychiatric practice and addressing barriers in the clinical care of our patients?

Podcast: Exploring Technologies in Psychiatry

John Luo, MD

May 4th 2012

Exploring technologies in psychiatry, including topics such as computing, security, and social media.

Technology in Clinical Practice: Computer-Based Therapy and Radio Frequency Identification

John Luo, MD

October 1st 2005

Advances in technology allow more options for treating patients, tracking medications and preventing errors. What are some of these emerging technologies, and what are their benefits and their drawbacks?

How Technology Will Affect Your Practice

John Luo, MD

June 1st 2002

Personal digital assistants have the ability to make your practice more efficient. What are the choices of PDAs on the market, and which one is best for you?