In this digital age, the use of technology could create an ideal mental health intervention for individuals battling mental illness disorders. According to Pew Research Center, 64 percent of American adults own a smartphone, up from 35 percent in 2011. And medical offices are increasingly moving toward electronic records and monitoring. No more paper patient charts that have to be updated manually.
It’s more important than ever to embrace technology and use it to your advantage, saving time and money. The Mental Health Intervention App is designed to do just that—and more! MHI App aims to save lives by enabling mental health patients the ability to record their mood and concerns digitally, with the phone that they carry with them anyway. Their mental health provider (or his/her designee) is immediately notified of changes and can intervene, before an emergency situation occurs.
As with all new technology, patients, providers and the general public likely have questions and concerns. What are your thoughts on the use of technology to treat and manage mental health?
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