Informed Decision Making for Picking SMI Smartphone Apps-Lecture Presentation

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The video discusses the topic of informed decision making for picking smartphone apps for serious mental illness (SMI). The speaker, Dr. John Torres, is a psychiatrist who focuses on using technology to improve recovery and care for SMI. The video covers three main topics: the potential of apps in SMI, the challenges in picking a good app, and the American Psychiatric Association's app evaluation model.<br /><br />Dr. Torres explains that smartphones have the potential to bridge access to mental health care, especially in areas with limited resources. However, not all smartphone apps for mental health are safe or effective. He emphasizes the importance of considering risks, such as privacy and data security, when choosing an app. Additionally, the evidence for smartphone apps for SMI is still evolving, and it's important to critically evaluate claims of effectiveness.<br /><br />Engagement and ease of use are also factors to consider when selecting an app. Dr. Torres highlights the importance of an app's user interface and whether it can be easily integrated into a treatment plan. Interoperability is another key aspect, as it is important to ensure that data from different apps can be easily accessed and shared by both patients and healthcare providers.<br /><br />The speaker provides a link to the American Psychiatric Association website where a comprehensive evaluation framework for mental health apps can be found. This framework includes a set of questions and considerations for each of the four main aspects discussed: risk, evidence, engagement, and interoperability.

Keywords

informed decision making

smartphone apps

serious mental illness

Dr. John Torres

American Psychiatric Association

app evaluation model

privacy and data security

engagement and ease of use