Technology & Psychiatry

Lawsuits, research, and clinicians clash over youth screen addiction—learn more about how problematic social platform use evades diagnosis and how we can curb harm.

New Surgeon General advisory warns of youth screen and social media harms, urging families, schools, and clinicians to act with the 5 Ds.

A new report shows private practice clinicians deliver over 113 million sessions of mental health care, making up the majority of outpatient care.

Chatbot makers face rising lawsuits over suicide, addiction, and psychosis.

Psychiatry training must catch up with chatbot literacy, intake, safety, ethics, and supervised AI integration.

Should hospitals be required to integrate AI-driven risk stratification into emergency department workflows to maintain accreditation? Join the debate.

How will AI influence psychiatry training?

Barry Herman, MD, shares insights on real-world data of online ADHD assessment tool and telepsychiatry.

A groundbreaking online ADHD assessment shows 78% agreement with clinician evaluations, enhancing access to mental health care for adults.

Explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on modern life, from health care advancements to productivity enhancements and ethical considerations.

See the variety of commentary, news, and happenings in artificial intelligence (AI) and psychiatry throughout this year.

A recent survey reveals that 13% of US youth use generative AI for mental health advice, highlighting its perceived benefits and potential risks.

Digital therapeutics revolutionize health care by enhancing patient outcomes through technology and offering scalable, evidence-based treatments for various conditions.

AI can transform the tedious task of writing progress notes for psychiatrists, offering both efficiency and challenges in clinical practice.

AI chatbots pose significant risks in mental health, often exacerbating issues like self-harm and delusions, highlighting urgent regulatory needs.

AI chatbots may assist in mental health, but they cannot replace the essential human connection provided by psychiatrists and therapists.

Social media use among older adults shows potential benefits for reducing loneliness and improving psychosocial well-being, though results vary across studies.

An interdisciplinary gathering at the 2025 virtual conference of the Society for Digital Mental Health heard presentations and panel discussions on digital therapeutics, along with reports of studies on the technology and outcomes by student and young researchers.

Augmented reality can transform psychiatric treatment, enhancing exposure therapy for trauma and anxiety by simulating real-world environments and interactions.

Technology can reshape psychiatric training and leadership, bridging generational gaps while enhancing patient care and education.

Innovative digital therapeutics like CT-155 are transforming mental health treatment, targeting negative symptoms of schizophrenia and enhancing depression care. Check out this conversation with Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD.

US Senators have reintroduced The Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act to increase access to prescription digital therapeutics and decrease barriers to care.

Online dating transforms connections but often leads to loneliness and mental health issues. How can we encourage safer, more meaningful interactions?

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