Panel, Parallel sessions

Bioethics and digital mental health: Can chatbots and telehealth safely improve access to care?

Thursday June 22, 14:35, Lobby NLG

As society has become more digitized, more mental health professionals are considering how technology can be used to address mental health concerns. In this conversation, Jeremy Sugarman, Effy Vayena, and Fred Muench discuss the many ethical concerns behind shifting mental health care to a digital platform. Panelists focus on topics ranging from the importance of protecting patient data, to how technology can amplify tech-based diagnosis, to what role human connection plays in mental health care.

Moderated by Jeremy Sugarman