reviewPsychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and PracticeMar 28, 2019GREEN OA

The digital revolution and its impact on mental health care

SBSandra BucciMSMatthias SchwannauerNBNatalie Berry

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

The digital revolution is evolving at an unstoppable pace. Alongside the unprecedented explosion of digital technology facilities and systems, mental health care is under greater pressure than ever before. With its emphasis on big data, computing power, mobile technology, and network information, digital technology is set to transform health care delivery. This article reviews the field of digital health technology assessment and intervention primarily in secondary service mental health care, including the barriers and facilitators to adopting and implementing digitally mediated interventions in service delivery. We consider the impact of digitally mediated communication on human interaction and its potential…

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  • Mental health
  • Mental health care
  • Digital Revolution
  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Computer science
  • Telecommunications
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