Embracing Technology in Mental Health

Explore the intersection of technology and mental health in this 51-minute conference talk from Aspen Ideas: Health 2023. Delve into the pressing conversation about technology's impact on mental well-being, including both potential negative effects and unprecedented opportunities for expanding access to high-quality, personalized mental healthcare. Discover how digital tools can facilitate proactive lifestyle changes, anxiety and depression management, and coping strategies for mental health challenges associated with physical conditions. Examine current trends, opportunities for system improvement, and technology's future role in mental healthcare, with a focus on efficiency, improved patient outcomes, and cost reduction. Gain insights from this thought-provoking discussion featuring healthcare practitioners, researchers, business leaders, policymakers, advocates, and journalists, set against the backdrop of the Aspen Institute's Colorado campus.