Technology & Psychiatry

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?

A retired psychiatrist has a conversation with AI about substance use disorder treatment.

The LGBTQIA+ community has faced marginalization and stereotyping in media, including video games. Let’s examine the intersection of identity, mental health, and video gaming.

Is psychiatry up to the challenge of protecting social well-being?

To be successful, telehealth visits must come as close as possible to in-person appointments. One psychiatrist shares his best practices.

Epidemiological data show that rates of anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, and suicidality increased for Gen Z in significantly higher numbers than previous generations.

The relationship between social media use and mental health remains inconclusive. How can you best treat child and adolescents and guide their social media use?