Digital Mental Health Interventions for Serious Mental Illness in Students-Presentation Slides

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This document provides an overview of digital mental health interventions for serious mental illness in students, focusing on depression and early onset psychotic disorders. The rising rates of mental illness in higher education are highlighted, along with the limitations of traditional campus mental health services. The document emphasizes the need for digital mental health tools that can supplement or enhance traditional services, as well as the importance of considering the social ecosystem of student mental health in the design and implementation of these tools.<br /><br />The evidence for digital mental health interventions, such as internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) and smartphone-based interventions, is discussed. The document also addresses the challenges and disparities in accessing digital mental health interventions, particularly for marginalized groups. Recommendations for improving access and quality, including the Accelerated Creation-to-Sustainment (ACTS) framework, are provided.<br /><br />Examples of digital mental health interventions for major depression and psychotic disorders are outlined, highlighting their effectiveness and feasibility. The importance of user experience, credibility, and transparency in evaluating mental health apps is emphasized, along with resources available for clinicians to navigate the digital mental health landscape.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the potential of digital mental health interventions to address the mental health needs of students, while recognizing the challenges and gaps in research and implementation.

Keywords

digital mental health interventions

serious mental illness

students

depression

early onset psychotic disorders

higher education

traditional campus mental health services

internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy

smartphone-based interventions

marginalized groups