Technology & Psychiatry

From the efficacy of adjunctive TMS for treatment-resistant major depression to a look at adult ADHD, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

“This collaborative effort will help ensure that the application of health AI is based on the best science and is consistent with ethical principles and societal values in pursuit of effectiveness, efficiency, and equity for all members of society.”

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the June 2023 issue of Psychiatric Times.

From an examination of the fentanyl epidemic to the connection between ADHD medication and height, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

Does AI imagine itself as a replacement for psychiatry?

84% of 500 TikToks offered inaccurate or potentially damaging medical advice. How can you address TikTok as a mental health professional?

Experts discuss mental health with artificial intelligence.

"If we ignore or do not successfully address these future risks, we may need more than luck to avoid these looming disasters."

What happens when you talk to artificial intelligence?

How can we harness the technologies of today—and tomorrow—to expand access to mental health services?

From the cardiac adverse effects of lithium to the road to over-the-counter naloxone, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

What is the buzz about the power of artificial intelligence?

How can a robust understanding of the altered-state experience drive the development of therapeutic frameworks that are designed around that experience?

What are the challenges and opportunities for improvement in COVID-19-related mental health care?

One psychiatrist considers the advantages of virtual psychiatric treatment for both patients and clinicians.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention collaborates with Most Days, a mental health app, to provide suicide prevention expertise and content. Learn more about the partnership here.

Learn what potential challenges come with mHealth apps and how to overcome them to best fit patient needs.

How can these mHealth apps help in the treatment of depression?

How can mHealth apps help overcome barriers to access to care?

Recent updates in suicide prevention interventions for older adults and how a novel tablet application may provide relief to individuals at high risk of suicide.

An estimated 7.7 million children have at least 1 mental health disorder. How can chatbots help?

COVID-19 has prompted an unprecedented shift toward virtual psychiatric health care—but how do patients and providers really feel about it?

What will psychiatric practice look like in the future?

At the Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference, an all-star lineup of presenters will share their latest research. Check out this preview of the full agenda.

A new digital therapeutic helps patients with psychosis to slow down and manage their fears.

Key questions to consider when evaluating a digital therapeutic for anxiety.

What will psychiatric practice look like in the year 2030?

What are the greatest unmet mental health needs in the United States today? Recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control may hold the answers.

Why are mental health digital therapeutics primarily based on CBT?

Collaborative care guides care across disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, and primary care. The goal is to change practice, build community, and identify health professionals needing the most assistance.