Week 5: Digital Interventions
IN THIS LESSON
Digital interventions refer to the use of electronic tools and online platforms to promote and support mental well-being.
They include mobile applications, online therapy platforms, and wearable devices that offer convenient access to mental health resources, interventions, and support.
For this section, complete the following readings:
Overview of Digital Interventions
Digital Interventions in LMICs - Fu et al. (10 mins)
Abstract
Introduction
Discussion
Guided Self-Help - Charity Entrepreneurship Report (10 mins)
Summary conclusion (page 6-8)
Informed consideration: Internal contemplation (page 34-36)
Mental Health Apps
Anxiety Relief Apps: These apps make a game out of relieving anxiety. They may be onto something.
(If you hit paywall: open in incognito once or twice, or view pdf here: Anxiety apps_Vox.pdf) (10 min)
We need a way to tell useful mental health tech from digital snake oil - Thomas Insel (5 min text)
Is There an App for That? A Review of Popular Apps for Depression, Anxiety, and Well-Being. JUST READ the following sections (15 min)
Abstract
Intro
Initial Results
Discussion
